What is "Nontext"

An introduction is probably in order...

Hello and thank you for subscribing to (or just viewing) the Nontext newsletter by Nonstndrd Creative. You may be wondering exactly what this is so I will use this opportunity to provide some background about myself and lay out my vision for this project. First off, I think an introduction is probably in order…

My name is Kwasi Boyd-Bouldin, a multidisciplinary creative from Los Angeles. I have found a great deal of success with my photography practice (Archival Recordings) over the past 8 years but the focus of this newsletter is my fine art and design career under the moniker of Nonstndrd. I have been an artist for as long as I can remember and I’m fortunate enough to have been able to leverage that skillset into both a day job that supports my family and a thriving freelance practice. It is a part of me that shapes every aspect of my creative output, from my paintings and drawings to the zines, branding, and websites that I design to promote my photography. My path up until this point is somewhat atypical and so is the work I produce. This newsletter will explore that journey and provide insights into what inspires me to create art and design things daily.

The name “Nontext” is a play on the word “context” and Nonstndrd Creative. I feel like it explains the purpose of this new endeavor pretty well. Thank you for reading as I build up to the full launch of this project next month! Look for another “pre” post next week before the official launch where I delve into my self publishing workflow.