Stoicism
Stoicism: the art of of a well-lived life

Still relevant, still real: how stoicism found me I didn’t find stoicism in a philosophy class. I found it in the middle of a long search for peace, one that started with minimalism and wandered through the ideas of Camus,…

dark art
Thought-provoking dark art and their creators

The human experience through dark art Among all the art styles I’ve encountered, dark art is the one that grips me hardest. There’s something almost hypnotic about it. Whether it’s a glimpse into the grotesque, the melancholic, the erotic, or…

iPad drawing stand
The ultimate iPad drawing stand

When drawing becomes a pain, literally Ever found yourself hunched over your desk, neck craning, shoulders tightening, trying to finish an illustration in Procreate? Or maybe you prefer sketching on the couch, but your iPad keeps slipping just when you’re…

James Turrell
James Turrell Celestial Vault

Today in the dunes of The Hague, Turrell's concept became reality. On top of one of the rubble dunes, a bowl has been constructed in the shape of an ellipse, 30 meters wide, 40 meters long. An earthen wall of about 5 meters high encloses the bowl. They call it the Celestial Vault.

Getting Paid
Getting paid on time, every time

Nailing down (timely) payments can be a bit of a wild ride, filled with twists and turns. But worry not, you've got the power to take the reins. Take charge by strategically outlining your payment terms, deadlines, and expectations. Create a model for a thoughtful payment strategy that benefits you and your client. Let those payments roll in like clockwork and ensure that you are duly compensated for your efforts.