Image of Richard Simmons from "Sweatin' to the Oldies."

When I was a teenager, I'm sure it never occurred to me that "Pour Some Sugar on Me" would one day be my "sweatin' to the oldies" 🫩

Developer Relations Activity Patterns – ReverentGeek Developer Relations Activity Patterns is now available. Reflections on publishing the book, collaborating with the author team, and creating the cover and chapter illustrations.

It's finally here! I think this is *the* book for anyone who wants to learn more about designing, implementing, and measuring an effective DevRel strategy. Of course, I had a lot of fun illustrating the cover and chapters 🤓
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Build Awesome Seamless collaboration, professional-grade tools, and beautiful templates all in one place.

The ’possum is running wild: Eleventy is becoming Build Awesome.

Same open source core, a much bigger future. Watch our video and support us on Kickstarter: www.kickstarter.com/projects/fon...

Edge.js is an HTML template engine with modern JavaScript syntax and awesome features developed by the @adonisjs.com team. I built a plugin for @11ty.dev and converted my blog. TLDR: I like it! reverentgeek.com/edgejs-templ...

Illustration of a light bulb. The quote reads, “The light bulb was not invented by continuous improvement of the candle. - Oren Harari”

“The light bulb was not invented by continuous improvement of the candle.” — Oren Harari

Oh, thanks for letting me know!

Illustration of "Scroll Faster!"

A post that starts with "STOP SCROLLING..." is the most reliable trigger to make me scroll faster.

I get by with a little help from my friends.

And, by friends, I mean AI.

Developer and Illustration Portfolio – ReverentGeek

I've recently updated my website with improved galleries and portfolios 🤓 reverentgeek.com/portfolio/

Hey! Let me know if there's something I can do for you!

BTW, I think I have the same bass you have in your banner image. Is that an Ibanez BTB?

So far, I can successfully solve CAPTCHAS 😬

Illustration of an anthropomorphic escalator with an exasperated expression. The caption reads, “What does an escalator say when it stops working? Nothing. It just stairs.”

What does an escalator say when it stops working?

An illustration of a fancy cow holding a delicate cup of tea. The caption reads, “What kind of tea do cows drink? Moooo-long.”

What kind of tea do cows drink?

After I lost a lot more hair over software, I thought it was time to get my online avatar updated. As for the previous one, I reached out to the fabulous @reverentgeek.com. If you need artwork with heart and soul, reach out to him! reverentgeek.com/avatars/ 🫶

Here, take my card... – ReverentGeek There was a time when business cards were important for sharing contact information, as well as your brand.

Here, take my card... reverentgeek.com/here-take-my...

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I've reduced the prices on all my avatar drawings! There's never been a better time to get one!

And, if you order five or more, you can save another 15%! Great for the whole team, company, or event! Use discount code TEAMAWESOME. reverentgeek.com/shop/

A cartoon of a sharply dressed secret agent strapped to a table, and a bald villain standing by laughing. The man on the table asks, “You expect me to talk?” The villain replies, “No, Mr. Bond. I expect you to USE JAVASCRIPT! MWAHAHAHA!!”

What a devious villain! Anything but that!! #javascript

I am honored to receive my 12th Microsoft MVP Award 🥹 I appreciate being a part of this great community, and it's humbling to be among such amazing people. #MVPBuzz

Avatars – ReverentGeek A selection of avatars I've drawn.

✅ Upgraded my website to Tailwind CSS 4 🤓
✅ Refreshed the navigation design 🤩
✅ Updated the avatar gallery 🎨
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A bunny hoodie would be awesome!

Comic style illustration of a deer. First pane the deer is peacefully eating in a serene meadow. Second pane the deer is alerted to something. Third pane the deer senses danger. The fourth pane, the deer calmly explains, “I suddenly realized I haven’t mentioned recently… you’re awesome.”

If there's a bright side, rejection is getting easier. #jobsearch

An illustration of a blue circle with the letters T, U, I, and T inside. It’s a round “tuit.” A humorous visual play on the phrase “Get around to it.”

Here ya go! You said you’d do it when you got a…

Buy My Stuff! – ReverentGeek

New avatar looks great. Thanks, @reverentgeek.com!

Check out his stuff and get your own: reverentgeek.com/shop/

Illustration of a sign that reads, “Drop in, I’m OPEN.” The sign is surrounded by icons and illustrations such as Node.js, YouTube, Electron.js. C#, SQL, 11ty, deno, JavaScript, writing, and vibe coding.

Drop in, I’m OPEN!

I’m available for all kinds of projects: software, developer relations, community building, content, video, illustrations, training, graphics, leadership, and consulting.

Illustration of the text, “Believe there is good in the world, be the good in the world.”

Believe there is good in the world. Be the good in the world.

Always 😉

Illustration of the text, “Believe there is good in the world, be the good in the world.”

Believe there is good in the world. Be the good in the world.

AI Really *Is* Taking My Job – ReverentGeek Generative AI is incredible and empowering and will only get better. I love generative AI. I hate generative AI.

Hello, I am a creative professional. Generative AI is incredible and empowering, and will only get better.

I love generative AI.

In the last 12 months, my creative business has dropped more than 50%.

I hate generative AI.

Read more... reverentgeek.com/ai-really-is...

Buy My Stuff! – ReverentGeek

I'm taking a social media break and plan to do more illustrations. Unfortunately, with AI, I've had a big decline in orders. So, before I sign off, here's my offer. Use discount code CARTOONBREAK to get 50% off through the end of May. No limits.
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