When beginning anew, we resynthesize what we lived through, attempting to grasp meaning, forge purpose, and know for certain what we are meant to be this time. Adapted from The Fire of Regret (2025) Have you had no other choice but to wait at some point in your life? You know, a holding pattern, in limbo, on pause, at a standstill: a full stop. Everything. What feelings surfaced, and what thoughts came to meet them? What were your ultimate conclusions about the experience, or

Narration & Audio Production · 2026 · Collaboration with author-illustrator Brad McMullen · Stitched Tales The project began after Brad McMullen, who writes and illustrates Stitched Tales, heard Basil Vos reading a preview during a Twitch stream. It developed into a full read-aloud of Book 1: An Old Shirt and a New Name, with Vos providing narration and audio production for the finished video. Credits Written & Illustrated by Brad McMullen Filmed & Edited by Brad McMullen

Earlier this month Prototype #4's failure started a bottom-up review of my entire process. To set the stage, we'll be walking together through my motivation for starting this artistic work, all the way up to what I now consider my finest piece to date, Prototype #6. There's a lot to go over so let's get started, reader. Prototype of What Exactly? Straight to the point, I like your style reader. In September 2025, very nearly six months ago, I started learning to bookbind on m

Prototypes 2 and 3 completed the development phase and confirmed overall construction while identifying remaining constraints. Material selection, template dimensions, and sourcing were validated through testing. The primary unresolved variable is pen reliability on black paper, which currently limits release readiness. Important note for the reader: I include links to materials, tools, and related resources where they support clarity, verification, or reproducibility. I do n

Tested 2/2.5 oz soft leather with five signatures, identifying limits of the 1 mm punch, thread-tension failure on the fifth signature, and the need for heavier template material to maintain uniformity. Findings emphasized the importance of proper station layout and highlighted tooling gaps to address before the next prototype phase. Date: Monday October 20, 2025 Classification: Week 4 Day 1 | Craft Day Made: 5 signatures with Staples stock to practice with soft/limp leather

Completed first five-signature notebook. Adjusted thread length after miscalculation from previous attempt; established correct formula for measurement. Improved wax application reduced fray and improved threading. Identified uneven tension caused by inconsistent tightening at head and tail. Achieved proper alignment and closing through use of punching cradle. Results established baseline for thread length, spacing, and stitch consistency. Date: Friday October 3, 2025 Classif

Received Neenah sample stock and began the first five-signature notebook. Large cover sheets required cutting adjustments for accuracy. Pewter cover stock proved durable but slow to handle. Template-based punching improved alignment; one signature was remade due to punch offset. Sample cover stock paired with Staples text paper; threading postponed for precision under better focus.

Constructed three 16-page pamphlets to test cutting, punching, and threading accuracy. Initial freehand methods caused misalignment; use of a punching cradle resolved spacing and threading issues. Established consistent hole placement, improved thread tension, and confirmed cradle use as essential for uniform stitching.