impetus inaction

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

Our writings explore curiosity and imagination. Often hiding somewhere between action and inaction, in the space that holds both inspiration and absence, creativity plays out a bit like a game of hide and seek —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.

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A Year in Light

We've published an article on Medium about the function and philosophy behind our unique Fortnight Calendar. It's all about light, shadow, lunar cycles, and seasonal transitions.

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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 2024 Doomsday Hintercast

Last year, the United States faced significant challenges tied to destructive weather events, public health crises, and safety concerns.

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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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  • 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 the Jacks of All Trades, 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 James Webb Telescope.

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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.