The So-So Artist’s Mindset

Make a picture.
Tell a story.
It doesn’t have to be perfect.
It doesn’t have to be important.
It just has to be yours.

Stories aren’t measured in awards or flawless lines;
they’re measured in the joy of trying and sharing.

So draw a crooked shape.
Color with abandon.
Tell the story only you can tell.

Because a flawed story told with heart
is better than a masterpiece left undone.

This is what I believe.
This is why I make.
Welcome to my so-so studio!

About

Nick Patton

Hi, I’m Nick. I make imperfect stories and pictures. The real magic of storytelling comes from creating, not perfecting.

I love how picture books bring people together. They’re universal, accessible, and deeply personal … a reader, a listener, and a creator sharing a small, special moment.

Stories are how I make sense of this big rock I’m riding as it circles a star, hurtling through space. Pictures and words working together to tell a story—that’s my favorite way to share this journey.

Are you part of a big rock, circling a star, hurdling through space?

We should compare notes! You can find me hanging out at svslearn.com or connect with me here.