Nate Williams's Blog

July 28, 2025

Hola Amiga 10 - Walking

View more on Nate Williams's website »

Like • 0 comments • flag

Published on July 28, 2025 10:43

July 13, 2025

Hola Amiga 7,8, and 9: We Were Human

This collection contains books 7,8, and 9

Hola Amiga is an ongoing project that metamorphoses from zines to art shows to products. It’s a playground for unfiltered thoughts, illustrations, patterns, and imagery that doesn’t have to explain the “why did you do this?” It’s just me, exploring my subconscious, free from the constraints of ROI and focus groups.

With an intention to celebrate imperfection and unexpected discoveries in an era dominated by data, the endless race towards increasing productivity, and algorithm-curated attention, its primary objective is to let the mind wander, question, explore, play, and discover.

It’s about embracing spontaneity, exploring the subconscious, and the beauty of the unexpected—unfiltered, imperfect, and always curious.

View fullsize proof v1 manuscript HOLA AMIGA 7-9_Page_02.png

View fullsize proof v1 manuscript HOLA AMIGA 7-9_Page_03.png

View fullsize proof v1 manuscript HOLA AMIGA 7-9_Page_04.png

View fullsize proof v1 manuscript HOLA AMIGA 7-9_Page_05.png

View fullsize proof v1 manuscript HOLA AMIGA 7-9_Page_06.png

View fullsize proof v1 manuscript HOLA AMIGA 7-9_Page_07.png

View fullsize proof v1 manuscript HOLA AMIGA 7-9_Page_08.png

View fullsize proof v1 manuscript HOLA AMIGA 7-9_Page_09.png

View fullsize proof v1 manuscript HOLA AMIGA 7-9_Page_10.png

View fullsize proof v1 manuscript HOLA AMIGA 7-9_Page_11.png

View fullsize proof v1 manuscript HOLA AMIGA 7-9_Page_12.png

View fullsize proof v1 manuscript HOLA AMIGA 7-9_Page_13.png

View fullsize proof v1 manuscript HOLA AMIGA 7-9_Page_14.png

View fullsize proof v1 manuscript HOLA AMIGA 7-9_Page_15.png

View fullsize proof v1 manuscript HOLA AMIGA 7-9_Page_16.png

View fullsize proof v1 manuscript HOLA AMIGA 7-9_Page_17.png

View fullsize proof v1 manuscript HOLA AMIGA 7-9_Page_18.png

View fullsize proof v1 manuscript HOLA AMIGA 7-9_Page_19.png

View fullsize proof v1 manuscript HOLA AMIGA 7-9_Page_20.png

View fullsize proof v1 manuscript HOLA AMIGA 7-9_Page_21.png

View fullsize proof v1 manuscript HOLA AMIGA 7-9_Page_22.png

View fullsize proof v1 manuscript HOLA AMIGA 7-9_Page_23.png

View fullsize proof v1 manuscript HOLA AMIGA 7-9_Page_24.png

View fullsize proof v1 manuscript HOLA AMIGA 7-9_Page_25.png

View fullsize proof v1 manuscript HOLA AMIGA 7-9_Page_26.png

View fullsize proof v1 manuscript HOLA AMIGA 7-9_Page_27.png

View fullsize proof v1 manuscript HOLA AMIGA 7-9_Page_28.png

View fullsize proof v1 manuscript HOLA AMIGA 7-9_Page_29.png

View fullsize proof v1 manuscript HOLA AMIGA 7-9_Page_30.png

View fullsize proof v1 manuscript HOLA AMIGA 7-9_Page_31.png

View fullsize proof v1 manuscript HOLA AMIGA 7-9_Page_32.png

View fullsize proof v1 manuscript HOLA AMIGA 7-9_Page_33.png

View fullsize proof v1 manuscript HOLA AMIGA 7-9_Page_34.png

View fullsize proof v1 manuscript HOLA AMIGA 7-9_Page_35.png

View fullsize proof v1 manuscript HOLA AMIGA 7-9_Page_36.png

View fullsize proof v1 manuscript HOLA AMIGA 7-9_Page_37.png

View fullsize proof v1 manuscript HOLA AMIGA 7-9_Page_38.png

View fullsize proof v1 manuscript HOLA AMIGA 7-9_Page_39.png

View fullsize proof v1 manuscript HOLA AMIGA 7-9_Page_40.png

View fullsize proof v1 manuscript HOLA AMIGA 7-9_Page_41.png

View fullsize proof v1 manuscript HOLA AMIGA 7-9_Page_42.png

View fullsize proof v1 manuscript HOLA AMIGA 7-9_Page_43.png

View fullsize proof v1 manuscript HOLA AMIGA 7-9_Page_44.png

View fullsize proof v1 manuscript HOLA AMIGA 7-9_Page_50.png

View fullsize proof v1 manuscript HOLA AMIGA 7-9_Page_45.png

View fullsize proof v1 manuscript HOLA AMIGA 7-9_Page_46.png

View fullsize proof v1 manuscript HOLA AMIGA 7-9_Page_47.png

View fullsize proof v1 manuscript HOLA AMIGA 7-9_Page_48.png

View fullsize proof v1 manuscript HOLA AMIGA 7-9_Page_49.png

View fullsize proof v1 manuscript HOLA AMIGA 7-9_Page_51.png

View more on Nate Williams's website »

Like • 0 comments • flag

Published on July 13, 2025 18:35

June 29, 2025

Hola Amiga 9: A sick man only wants one thing

Your point of view shapes how you see and experience everything.

As Confucius said, "A healthy man wants a thousand things, a sick man only wants one."

Life gives us signals, both physical and emotional. If we pay attention, they help us stay on track. If we ignore them, things can get worse.

Gratitude is a superpower.

It helps you see the value in what’s already around you.

View fullsize

View fullsize proof v3 manuscript HOLA AMIGA 9_Page_02.png

View fullsize proof v3 manuscript HOLA AMIGA 9_Page_03.png

View fullsize proof v3 manuscript HOLA AMIGA 9_Page_04.png

View fullsize proof v3 manuscript HOLA AMIGA 9_Page_05.png

View fullsize proof v3 manuscript HOLA AMIGA 9_Page_06.png

View fullsize proof v3 manuscript HOLA AMIGA 9_Page_07.png

View fullsize proof v3 manuscript HOLA AMIGA 9_Page_08.png

View fullsize proof v3 manuscript HOLA AMIGA 9_Page_09.png

View fullsize proof v3 manuscript HOLA AMIGA 9_Page_10.png

View fullsize proof v3 manuscript HOLA AMIGA 9_Page_11.png

View fullsize proof v3 manuscript HOLA AMIGA 9_Page_12.png

Buy Book

View more on Nate Williams's website »

Like • 0 comments • flag

Published on June 29, 2025 08:21

"A healthy man wants a thousand things, a sick man only wants one" -Confucius

View more on Nate Williams's website »

Like • 0 comments • flag

Published on June 29, 2025 08:21

May 4, 2025

HOLA AMIGA 8: PERFCeT - A perfectionist's guide to going crazy

buy book

“Everyone has a plan until they get punched in the face.”
- Mike Tyson

Lately, I’ve been thinking about intent, expectations, and how we interpret outcomes.

Unhappiness = Point of View × (Expectations – Reality)

Many have spoken about the beauty of imperfection. Take Wabi-Sabi, the Japanese philosophy that embraces impermanence and incompleteness. I have my own version: PERFCET. It’s about striving toward a goal while staying open to unexpected pivots, detours, and discoveries... often better than the original plan.

Most frustration lives in the space between expectation and reality. Perspective determines how we experience that gap.

“We suffer more often in imagination than in reality.”
– Seneca

View fullsize proof v7 manuscript HOLA AMIGA 8_Page_03.png

View fullsize proof v7 manuscript HOLA AMIGA 8_Page_04.png

View fullsize proof v7 manuscript HOLA AMIGA 8_Page_05.png

View fullsize proof v7 manuscript HOLA AMIGA 8_Page_06.png

View fullsize proof v7 manuscript HOLA AMIGA 8_Page_08.png

View fullsize proof v7 manuscript HOLA AMIGA 8_Page_10.png

View fullsize proof v7 manuscript HOLA AMIGA 8_Page_11.png

View fullsize proof v7 manuscript HOLA AMIGA 8_Page_12.png

View fullsize proof v7 manuscript HOLA AMIGA 8_Page_13.png

View fullsize proof v7 manuscript HOLA AMIGA 8_Page_14.png

View fullsize proof v7 manuscript HOLA AMIGA 8_Page_15.png

View fullsize proof v7 manuscript HOLA AMIGA 8_Page_16.png

View fullsize proof v7 manuscript HOLA AMIGA 8_Page_17.png

buy book

View more on Nate Williams's website »

Like • 0 comments • flag

Published on May 04, 2025 08:31

PERFCeT

Book in Progress: PERFCeT – A Perfectionist's Guide to Going Batshit Crazy.
An exploration of intent, expectations, and the perception of outcomes.

View more on Nate Williams's website »

Like • 0 comments • flag

Published on May 04, 2025 08:31

December 23, 2024

HOLA AMIGA 7: Presence / Time Machines

There’s something pure about the present moment. Unlike the past or future, it’s harder to cloud it with hopes, fears, regrets, or overly romanticized memories. Buy Book

I’ve got a few “time machines” that bring me back to the present moment: exercise, being in nature, riding my motorcycle through the mountains, hanging out by rivers or lakes, walking, stretching, listening to music, making art, or just watching my dogs chase each other around. These things help me stay grounded and remind me that the present moment is the clearest way to experience life.

View fullsize

View fullsize hola amiga 7 presence presence 015.png

View fullsize hola amiga 7 presence presence 016.png

View fullsize hola amiga 7 presence presence 017.png

View fullsize hola amiga 7 presence presence 019.png

View fullsize hola amiga 7 presence presence 021.png

View fullsize hola amiga 7 presence presence 025.png

View fullsize hola amiga 7 presence presence 026.png

View fullsize hola amiga 7 presence presence 027.png

View fullsize hola amiga 7 presence presence 022.png

View fullsize hola amiga 7 presence presence 029.png

Buy book

View more on Nate Williams's website »

Like • 0 comments • flag

Published on December 23, 2024 22:58

Hola Amiga 7 - Presence / Time Machines

There’s something pure about the present moment. Unlike the past or future, it’s harder to cloud it with hopes, fears, regrets, or overly romanticized memories. Buy Book

View fullsize

View fullsize hola amiga 7 presence presence 015.png

View fullsize hola amiga 7 presence presence 016.png

View fullsize hola amiga 7 presence presence 017.png

View fullsize hola amiga 7 presence presence 019.png

View fullsize hola amiga 7 presence presence 021.png

View fullsize hola amiga 7 presence presence 025.png

View fullsize hola amiga 7 presence presence 026.png

View fullsize hola amiga 7 presence presence 027.png

View fullsize hola amiga 7 presence presence 022.png

View fullsize hola amiga 7 presence presence 029.png

Buy book

View more on Nate Williams's website »

Like • 0 comments • flag

Published on December 23, 2024 22:58

Hola Amiga 7

View fullsize Nate Williams Hola Amiga 7008.png

View fullsize Nate Williams Hola Amiga 7009.png

View fullsize Nate Williams Hola Amiga 7010.png

View more on Nate Williams's website »

Like • 0 comments • flag

Published on December 23, 2024 22:58

December 4, 2024

HOLA AMIGA RED AND BLUE

This book contains the majority of content from the books Hola Amiga 5 and Hola Amiga 6.

With an intention to celebrate imperfection and unexpected discoveries in an era dominated by data, the endless race towards increasing productivity, and algorithm-curated attention, its primary objective is to let the mind wander, question, explore, play, and discover.

It’s about embracing spontaneity, exploring the subconscious, and the beauty of the unexpected—unfiltered, imperfect, and always curious.

Thank you for your interest in my work. I am grateful.

View fullsize aplus 2HOLA AMIGA red and blue.png

View fullsize aplus 3HOLA AMIGA red and blue.png

View fullsize aplus 5HOLA AMIGA red and blue.png

View fullsize aplus 4HOLA AMIGA red and blue.png

View fullsize aplus 6HOLA AMIGA red and blue.png

View fullsize aplus 7HOLA AMIGA red and blue.png

View fullsize aplus 8HOLA AMIGA red and blue.png

View fullsize aplus 10HOLA AMIGA red and blue.png

I'm inspired by the charm of retro design and the tactile nature of analog printing, especially screen printing and risograph techniques. I love the character of imperfect textures, bold typography, and halftone patterns layered together in a way that feels craft-inspired and human. The minimal color palettes of vintage style and mid-century modern poster art fuel my creativity.

View more on Nate Williams's website »

Like • 0 comments • flag

Published on December 04, 2024 14:57

← Previous 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 … 18 19 Next →

Nate Williams's Blog

Nate Williams's profile
6 followers