I prefer to work on ergonomic, split keyboards. I started off with a Microsoft ergonomic keyboard. It was one long piece, with the left and right sections separated and slightly angled. It had a ten-key pad on the right.I don’t even know why I still have this in my closet! Photo copyright Vanessa Kier 2026Then I …
I’ve been watching Born to Be Wild, a wildlife documentary series about raising wild animal babies to be released back into the wild.Photo licensed from Depositphotos. Copyright Davide Antoniani.It reminds me of a beloved television series from my childhood, Born Free.And it’s triggered in me the same dream. That of running away to the wilderness …
Hands are weird. And they’re tricky to draw. People like to complain that the generative AI programs often screw up people’s hands. And it’s true. I’ve seen some truly horrific renderings of hands. But you know what’s also true? The actual human hand is weird. Sometimes, I see my hand at a certain angle and have to do …
The February 2026 edition of my KierDevils newsletter went out on Thursday, February 5th. In it, I share what’s working for me to relieve anxiety. Enjoy! If you’re a subscriber and don’t see it in your Inbox, please check your Spam or Junk folder. For Gmail users, it might also be on your Promotions tab. If my emails are …
I’m heartily sick of winter. Probably as sick as you are of my “woe is winter” blog posts. So today I bring you a few of my favorite photos from my trip to Hawaii in 2011. Enjoy. And stay warm!Photo copyright 2011 by Vanessa KierYes, this is the typical photo everyone takes in Hawaii! Photo copyright 2011 …