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How I’m Using Jekyll in 2017

Lessons learned from building, optimizing, and deploying a huge static site powered by everyone’s favorite SSG — Jekyll.
Improving Static Comments with Jekyll & Staticman

Using Staticman to add threaded comments and reply notifications to a static-based Jekyll site.
Going Static: Episode II — Attack of the Comments

Integrating a static-based commenting system into Jekyll with the help of Staticman and ditching Disqus in the process.
Paper by FiftyThree Quick Tip: Switching Tools

Switching tools in Paper by FiftyThree may seem obvious to you pros out there, but you’d be surprised how often I’m asked how to do it. Here’s the answer.
How I’m Using Jekyll in 2016

A brain dump documenting my approach to using Jekyll, how that’s evolved over the years, and web development learnings I’ve picked up along the way.
Mastering Pencil by FiftyThree

Learn how to use Pencil by FiftyThree and features like Blend and Surface Pressure to pull off impressive effects and techniques in Paper for iPad and iPhone.
Mastering Paper by FiftyThree: Faux Layer Technique

Discover the faux layer technique and how it can aid in sketching and tracing with Paper by FiftyThree.
Building a Style Guide with Jekyll

How I used collections with Jekyll to build a style guide and pattern library for Made Mistakes.
Mastering Paper by FiftyThree: Drawing Outer Space

Learn how to draw outer space scenes filled with stars, galaxies, planets, black holes and more with Paper by FiftyThree and a Pencil stylus.
Mastering Paper by FiftyThree: Picking and Sharing Colors

A color picker has finally been added to Paper! Learn what the new tool does and how to use it.
Mastering Mix by FiftyThree

Download templates for Paper by FiftyThree and discover how to use Mix to Learn, Sketch, Play, Write, Design, and Think.
Mastering Paper by FiftyThree: Erasing and How to Undo

Learn how to use Paper by FiftyThree’s eraser tool to correct and cover-up mistakes.
Mastering Paper by FiftyThree: Watercolor Brush Improvements

Discover the secrets of Paper by FifyThree’s newly updated watercolor brush in this short tutorial and video.
Mastering Paper by FiftyThree: The Grid Method

How to use the Grid Method with Paper by FiftyThree to create accurate line drawings and improve your work.
Mastering Paper by FiftyThree: How to Use Zoom While Painting

Learn how to reposition Paper by FiftyThree’s zoom loupe mid-stroke to help add detail to your drawings.