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The Offhours Newsletter is about the creative experience outside of full time gigs, deadlines and self imposed schedules.

With so much noise out there — this is a space to share thoughts on design, art and living life while being a creative human.

Here I explore ideas, creative processes, delve into inspiration and share as much as I can from my experience and what’s fueling my practice.

Expect to read about design, art, books, collage, zines, lettering, printmaking, industry news and other endeavors that peak interest or are involved with a creative practice.

Clock In for Notes on:

  • The Practice: Drawings, collages, design projects and exploration

  • Tips & Tools:  Techniques, experience, resources

  • Studio Jams: Tunes playing in the studio, playlists

  • Linky Links: Inspiration, paintings, artist talks, studio visits

  • Obsessions: Zines, books, magazines, posters, prints

Some Favs to Get You Started:

🔎 “Ideas Are Currency” On human ingenuity being prime capital.

🔎 “This is Fine” Fighting for your intellectual property.

🔎 “The Noise” On how I started my substack journey.

Who? ✍🏾

My name is Vaughn Fender. I’m a Graphic Artist, with a key focus on design, Illustration and collage. You can check out my work here on my website at www.vaughnfender.com.

Some Things About Me:

  • I’m a Dad! My wife and I have two beautiful girls

  • I’ve been a full-time designer for eons

  • I do freelance brand development and illustration

  • I’ve taught as an Adjunct Professor (love teaching)

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Vaughn Fender is a multidisciplinary Graphic Artist living and working in the Northeast.