New Year New Me?
Hey Friends
Hope you all had a nice time celebrating the new year and didn't catch any covid! I am very excited to kick off the new year and all the exciting things that come with it. Go out and smash your goals people.
CTRL Print Now Available
The CTRL print is now available, had a few people asking about this one so decided to list it as a limited to 10 run. This piece was created with a combination of digital and analog techniques. You can get it HERE or on the link below.
CTRL | jessenyberg — jessenyberg.bigcartel.com
16x20 High-quality print, limited to 10.
What's Next
This year was absolutely nuts for my development as a designer and my growth on different channels. I just hit 20k on Instagram which is insane considering I started with like 2k this year, my youtube is on its way to 5000 subs, there are over 30 patrons now on my Patreon and around 100 of you on this newsletter. I cannot thank you all enough. I am very grateful and hope I offer value to you in return.
This upcoming year I am excited to ramp it up even more. I am finally in a nice groove with balancing youtube, freelance, and the podcast, Look out for better and bigger podcasts this year, more youtube videos, and a shit ton of designs on IG. Maybe some shitposting on Twitter as well. Again I want to shout out to the patrons because with the help of y'all I am able to create more art. If you want more videos, podcasts, and personal design work go check out Patreon for a bunch of goodies.
Imposter Syndrome
I know in the last section I was just talking about how grateful I am for growth but that still doesn't stop my imposter syndrome. The image above I think explains the reason for it well and was curious about your thoughts on this phenomenon. I feel like the better you get at something you realize still how much more possibilities there are and this can feel overwhelming which causes identity crisis or imposter syndrome. I feel it all the time but I try to stay grounded and get through it. Sometimes my best work comes out of that place of doubt or fear though. Maybe that feeling is necessary to help keep our creative determination thriving.
Dear Diary
I say it every year but this year I am really going to start journaling more. It is so important to write stuff down and reflect on how you're feeling during different points of life. I am excited to use this daily pocket notebook and as always my trusty field notes. Do you all journal or plan your days out with an analog planner? I was looking back at some of the journal entries I did this past year and it is crazy to see the mindset shifts especially through having different jobs and all the issues around Covid. The things I am going to focus on journaling this year are
my growth on social media channels
my progress as a designer
My mood and overall personal relationships
my mental health as a freelancer and individual
my finances and tax stuff
Stuff I currently like and stuff I'm looking forward to!
Been getting back into Hearthstone
Safehaven's Ghost Hardware brand
Hard to Kill by Bleached
Stoked for Search Party to come back on
Tweet of the week below by Zaid Kirdsey
Closing Thoughts
This year has been a wild one and I'm sure 2022 has a lot more in store for myself and all of you. I am excited to connect with more of y'all and continue to grow as an individual and together. Good luck in 2022.
Much Love, Glue.
Weekly Wrap Up
Fun week, posted another youtube short, had a fun poster design on Tuesday and my boy Viktor was back on the podcast!
Font Sites YT Short
Podcast with Viktor H Studios
Identity Crisis Poster on Instagram
Patreon
I put out a lot of free content and I love doing it. However, ya boy has student loans and bills to pay. Sooooo If you want to get access to some more exclusive content, you can always check out my Patreon. It helps support your boy and you’ll get some goodies along the way like:
Project Files
10% Off At My Online Print Shop
High Res downloads of my work
Bonus Q&A Podcast Episodes
Patron shoutout at the end of my YouTube videos
Exclusive Discord Server Role
Patron-only Posts