The Creative Generalist
Dave ConreyHonest and irreverent takes on building a creative business without picking a lane. Sharing weekly insights on turning your prolific work into an audience that pays attention.
| Platform |  | Pricing | Freemium | Publishes | Weekly |
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| Issues | 297 | Founded | 5 years ago | Last Issue | 3 days ago |
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This might be a one off
The capacity to write was exceeded only by my need to rant on camera
I had a long post planned for today, but it’s been a rough week, and as I sat down to write the second half, I just couldn’t bring myself to it. Instead, you get this vid...
I'm manifesting the hell out of this creative life
Nothing Ventured - Mixed media collage on paper, Dave Conrey, 2026
Heads up: There’s some intense language in this one, but necessary for effect.
I’ve always maintained that mindset and manifestation were key to achieving success in thi...
Are 30-Day Challenges Worth the Effort?
Creative people love purpose and intention, but sometimes it's the thing holding them back.
It’s the last day of July, which means the last day of my sketching challenge for the month, and honestly, not soon enough. I struggled, found peac...
Everything Changed After This
You’ve come at a good time. I’ve got a new project announcement; stick around ‘til the end to read about it. It’s time for a Side Quest.
If you’ve been following along, you know I’m working on a monthly challenge to get better at sketching...
Free Download: I'm at my threshold with this!
This month's digital drop is definitely a black and white issue.
This week really got away from me. Between volunteer duties and swim/taxi dad duties, I’ve been run ragged. So I’m keeping this post simple and just handing over this month’s...
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An designer/artist sharing stories from the field of building a creative brand from the ground, up. I share about creative empowerment, artistic exploration, and sometimes the tech behind it all.
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