There is massive value in finding your people that are nerdy in the same ways you are. And I say “nerd” in the very best way possible because to me, nerds and geeks are simply VERY passionate people. These are people who’ve found something they love SO much they want to learn as much about it as they can, and express that love to the world. If high school taught us anything, it’s that being “cool” means not being really excited about anything. 

Cool = Apathetic
Nerd/Geek = Passionate

What kind of person would you rather be or be around? If you’re still trying to be “cool”, you might be doing this life thing all wrong. So if you haven’t found that other person or people who can talk enthusiastically about the same thing for three hours, keep searching. There are people out there just like you.

Have you heard the big news? Procreate 5 is coming! I spent last weekend at Lightbox Expo playing with and testing out the new update, slated for release later this year. I wrote an in-depth article about all the amazing new features, but that’s not what I’m writing to you about. It was amazing to hang around people that “get it” in the same way I do. People who would draw 24/7 if they didn’t need to sleep. Who won’t blink twice when I nearly faint about new art-making tools. Who validated my level of passion because they feel the same way. (P.S. Reply to this email if you want to geek out about Procreate 5. CANNOT WAIT!)