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~ impetus inaction ~

A blog on curiosity, creativity, and the space in between

Our writings explore curiosity and imagination. Often drifting somewhere between action and inaction, in the gap holding both inspiration and absence, creativity plays out a bit like a game of hide and seek—not the game itself, but the spirit of it, where some of our most intriguing ideas emerge in moments of quiet, unfocused reflection. This blog is where we try to catch some of those thoughts in motion.

Image with words across that say: Offhand cards for Common Situation. A series of five images from the public domain. Clockwise from top left, medieval marginalia musicians, fool on a banquet table, Elements de la geometrie de l'infini cover, a peacock in full display, and personified typeset spelling the words 'Each Our Own'.

Goodbyes, Asides, & Otherwise

Our collection of correspondence cards walks a fine line—offering solace to the giver—and clarity, confrontation, or something in between to the recipient.

Ready to mix up the card giving experience?

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A Year in Light

See our article on Medium exploring the function and philosophy behind our unique Fortnight Calendar—touching on light, shadow, lunar cycles, and how shifting our perspective on seasonal transitions can support mental well-being.

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Colorful graphic of the front page of The Fox & Thistle Liminal, a creative almanac exclusive to the studio, featuring moon phases, blooming plants, studio introduction, upcoming events, poetry, and original artwork.

The Liminal

The Liminal is a creative almanac that explores art, design, and sustainability. It blends seasonal inspiration with upcycling projects, verse, and reflections on the natural world.

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Black dandelion head with fluff blowing in the wind on a green background. Used as the portal image for the short-form blog ‘scatterings…,’ featuring sketches, fragments, and past projects.

scatterings...

Half-filled notebooks, unfinished pages, and one-offs

...this section is a slow burn through sketches, fragments, and projects from over the years...

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Vintage-style black and white illustration of a person with center-parted hair and a scarf, holding binoculars up to their eyes. Reflected in the lenses is a starry sky with two vivid orange flames burning in each scope. This image represents Fox & Thistle Studio’s recurring series, “The Doomsday Hintercast.”

The Doomsday Hintercast

A grim chronicle of collapse—natural, ecological, and societal.

From vanishing species to scorched lands and fractured systems, this series documents the mounting toll of crises on Earth.

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  • Original ‘Master of None’ graphic by Fox & Thistle Studio. Each letter is formed from tools representing various occupations: gardening, photography, fishing, masonry, plumbing, mechanics, bicycling, music, art, timekeeping, scholarship, and culinary arts.

    Jack of All

    Here’s to those who keep working around the edges of life like it’s a painting instead of a job.

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  • White line drawing on black background depicting Toulouse-Lautrec seated on a stool in 19th-century attire, holding a paintbrush and painting a circle on a canvas set on an easel, with smaller black line details overlaying the figure.

    Toulouse-Lautrec

    The inspiration behind our design pays homage to the renowned painter and pioneer of Parisian nightlife.

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  • NASA image of the Penguin and the Egg galaxies.

    The Penguin & the Egg

    A short poem about the Penguin (NGC 2936) and the Egg (NGC 2937) galaxies. As captured by the scientists and instruments of NASA and its partners.

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Fox & Thistle Studio seamlessly blends curiosity, creativity, and sustainability. Rooted in the idea that simplicity speaks volumes, our essence is embodied in the paradoxical, insightful, and endlessly playful nature of finding and creating.