Iris Sullivan — Writer & Analyst
Every time I sit down to write, there's a notebook open beside my laptop — one side filled with rough sketches and color swatches, the other with data points and margin notes. That split-page habit pretty much sums up how my mind works.
Two Lenses, One Practice
I write about art and design the way an analyst reads a brief: with curiosity about what's actually happening beneath the surface. I test approaches before recommending them, track emerging trends across creative fields, and only share what holds up under honest scrutiny. Whether you're putting together your first portfolio or refining a body of work you've spent years building, I try to make every piece genuinely useful to where you are right now.
Hands-on practice keeps the writing honest. I regularly revisit the fundamentals — layout, composition, presentation strategy — so nothing I write stays theoretical for long.
What You'll Find Here
- Clear breakdowns of portfolio-building strategies that actually work in practice
- Honest takes on trends in art and design, with context rather than hype
- Practical guidance written for both newcomers and experienced creatives
- Analytical thinking translated into plain, actionable language
If any of that sounds like what you've been looking for, I'd love for you to dig in. Start anywhere — or head over to the blog and see what catches your eye.