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Flow (the blog)

The Crash
The Crash
Last few months have hectic. I changed my job. I now work for a cool corporate which I must say I am loving. My iPad crashed and locked me out.... Read more...
Recent doodlings
Recent doodlings
I'm always working on stuff, such is the life of a creative. I usually post new sketches, illustrations, painting and doodles on my Instagram account but I'll also be putting... Read more...
University assignment: Game design and system thinking
University assignment: Game design and system thinking
I originally posted this on my previous blog before moving house to the online store. I did this for my OU studies. I had to design  a game based on a... Read more...
Graphic novel in development
Graphic novel in development
My social media algorithms are probably going to punish me since my posting has slowed down from almost daily to nothing for a long while. This is largely due to... Read more...
Wordplay at the table
Wordplay at the table
Wordplay is my first online exhibition! One evening I was mulling over my prints and building a business from the ground up around my art and design - creative work. I... Read more...
Part 1: Subject and Surface
Part 1: Subject and Surface
For a while now I have been thinking about writing a series of blog posts on Subject and Surface. These concepts have been key in helping me attain higher levels... Read more...
The World of Edena and an artist's connection to deeper levels of consciousness
The World of Edena and an artist's connection to deeper levels of consciousness
Reading 'The World of Edena' was a deeply spiritual experience for me. Moebius, his work carries such creative force. I can truly say that it changed my life. That's a... Read more...
Master study: Akira Kurosawa's use of composition in 'Seven Samurai'
Master study: Akira Kurosawa's use of composition in 'Seven Samurai'
Conversations with an acquaintance a few years back reminded me of how much influence cinema and 'art house' films have had over me. Our conversation turned to Akira Kurosawa and his... Read more...
Museum Diorama - Time-lapse video
Museum Diorama - Time-lapse video
This is the time-lapse capture of me working on this image. This print is not available for sale on my online store. Hope you enjoy the video though. Read more...
Part 2: Exploring UNITY
Part 2: Exploring UNITY
Unity is crucial in achieving great design. Whether the design is an illustration, painting, advert, poster, web site, Brand style guide, product, service or system. This is not a new idea,... Read more...
Red Revenge - Time-lapse painting capture
Red Revenge - Time-lapse painting capture
Artist and Designer Ciro Correia shares his time-lapse painting process. Read more...
Part 1: Exploring UNITY
Part 1: Exploring UNITY
Drawing from his own experiences and education, Designer and Artist Ciro Correia writes about the importance of the Principle of Unity. Part 1 explains what Unity is and Part 2... Read more...