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Hola Amiga 10 - Conversations

Nate Williams — Mon, 28 Jul 2025 17:43:39 +0000

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

Nate Williams — Mon, 14 Jul 2025 01:35:41 +0000

This collection contains books 7,8, and 9

Available in Hardcover ~ 103 pages

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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.

Hola Amiga 9: A sick man only wants one thing

Nate Williams — Sun, 29 Jun 2025 15:21:38 +0000

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.

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

Nate Williams — Sun, 04 May 2025 15:31:45 +0000

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“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

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HOLA AMIGA 7: Presence / Time Machines

Nate Williams — Tue, 24 Dec 2024 06:58:26 +0000

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.

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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.

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HOLA AMIGA RED AND BLUE

Nate Williams — Wed, 04 Dec 2024 22:57:37 +0000

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This book contains the majority of content from the books Hola Amiga books 5,6,7. (approx. 108 pages)

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.

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

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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.

Hola Amiga 1-10: Mudita

Nate Williams — Thu, 28 Nov 2024 18:09:12 +0000

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This book contains the majority of content from the books Hola Amiga 1-10

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.

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

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HOLA AMIGA 5: "Memento Mori" said the mayfly

Nate Williams — Sun, 17 Nov 2024 20:25:52 +0000

"Memento Mori" said the mayfly

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HOLA AMIGA – "Memento Mori" said the mayfly continues the first "FIVE" books, 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.

Victoria Cipolla, my mother, passed away from ovarian cancer at 56. She was full of life and left behind countless funny, memorable stories. She often spoke lovingly of her grandmother Nani, who remained an abstract figure to me. Now, ironically, she has become the "Nani" to many important people in my life.

I wish that my wife and children could have met her - her sense of humor was incredible, and their laughter would have brought her such joy. Her death taught me life's brevity, inspiring me to chase my dreams. I sold my house, quit my job, and planned a 3-month stay in South America. That adventure stretched into 10 years, mostly in Buenos Aires, Argentina, with some time in Puerto Viejo, Costa Rica.

I'm grateful for where this path led me - to my wife and children. To stay grounded, I reflect on what stood out from five years ago, keeping 3-4 truly important things in focus. A lot of the time we get so caught up in going at a fast pace, saying yes to things that are not important, living life without intent, and letting our environment dictate our next move that we end up frantically traveling, but forgetting where we are even going — halfway to nowhere. "Memento Mori," said the mayfly.

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Hola Amiga 5 : My Dyslexic Childhood

Nate Williams — Fri, 08 Nov 2024 21:43:15 +0000

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Hola Amiga 5: My Dyslexic Childhood

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I came for the art but stayed for the dyslexia.

Most kids gravitate toward art, visuals, and sensory experiences—and some of us never let that go. As Ursula K. Le Guin said, “The creative adult is the child that has survived.”

My dyslexia led me to both art and self-teaching. Learning differently forced me to find my own creative solutions. This turned out to be a gift—I discovered I could learn anything I wanted to, regardless of what was taught in school.

Curiosity, play, and discovery became my modus operandi. We now live in an incredible time where, if you have curiosity and desire, you can learn almost anything. This book is my attempt to show non-dyslexic people how reading felt to me as a young person. I saw letters as abstract sculptures—objects and shapes rather than text. Words appeared like Rorschach ink blots, resembling strange buildings and characters more than language. My eyes would jump around the letters, making the words unintelligible. I would get fragments of information and would have to use creativity to make sense of this input.

People often think dyslexia is purely visual, but it can affect how you think. My thought process was distinctly non-linear; I would hold multiple conversations at once, jumping back and forth between different trains of thought.

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HOLA AMIGA COLLECTION 1-4

Nate Williams — Mon, 04 Nov 2024 19:29:13 +0000

HOLA AMIGA COLLECTION 1-4
175 pages of mostly art
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This book contains the majority of content from the books Hola Amiga 1, 2, 3, and 4.

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.

HOLA AMIGA COLLECTION 1-4
175 pages of mostly art
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Hola Amiga 4: Autopilot

Nate Williams — Sun, 20 Oct 2024 17:18:12 +0000

HOLA AMIGA – AUTOPILOT is a continuation of the first THREE books, 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.

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“AUTOPILOT”

I have always been amazed at how humans can navigate complex situations while barely being aware of their surroundings, making several intricate decisions simultaneously. Have you ever driven somewhere and barely remembered the journey, all while stopping at traffic lights, merging, and reacting to things in your environment?

In an effort to conserve energy, humans are programmed to find the path of least resistance to accomplish goals. However, much of life’s magic happens when we are forced to come off autopilot and notice the present moments. Boutique hotels do this particularly well by tweaking the expected with something new, so you take notice. This can be as simple as serving cone-shaped sugar with your espresso or surprising you with something you didn’t ask for.

One of the best ways to come off autopilot is to travel or, better yet, live in another country. The mundane becomes special as the slightest changes in expectations transport you to the present. In these situations, even everyday occurrences can feel remarkable, pulling you out of your routine and into a state of heightened awareness.

Hola Amiga BOOK 3: Indifference Is My Superpower

Nate Williams — Wed, 16 Oct 2024 20:54:12 +0000

HOLA AMIGA – INDIFFERENCE IS MY SUPERPOWER is a continuation of the first two books, 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.

“Indifference is my superpower” may seem negative or flippant, but it’s just another way to say “be aware of and balance external validation and influences.” While many factors influence our decisions, in our digital age, it’s never been easier to quantify positive and negative feedback loops through social media (follows, likes, comments, views). This feedback loop is becoming so strong that it’s changing the course of creations. The challenge lies in acknowledging the seismic shift caused by digital feedback loops and striking a balance so that we’re not merely optimizing our work, our lives, ourselves, and our time for external forces and algorithms.

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Hola Amiga 2: If you can’t be right, be wrong with confidence.

Nate Williams — Sat, 05 Oct 2024 16:33:52 +0000

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Hola Amiga

Issue 2 - If you can’t be right, be wrong with confidence.

A book of limited-color illustrations by Nate Williams. These images celebrate imperfections and unexpected elements of spontaneity, curiosity, play, and discovery in an era dominated by data, mitigated risk, projections, algorithms, and AI. Its primary objective is to let the mind wander, question, explore, play, and discover. It aims to maintain a connection to the analog realm and stay in touch with the curious and playful nature of humans.

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Hola Amiga 1: Be cautious in excelling at things you'd prefer not to pursue

Nate Williams — Wed, 25 Sep 2024 16:10:00 +0000

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Hola Amiga

Issue 1 - Be cautious in excelling at things you'd prefer not to pursue

A collection of black and white drawings. This book showcases spontaneous illustrations created without the constraints of marketing strategies or focus groups. Influenced by punk posters, skateboard culture, and artists like David Carson and Dr. Seuss, these images embrace imperfections and celebrate the unexpected. "Hola Amiga" started as a simple zine and has grown into an ongoing project exploring creativity outside the corporate world. It's my attempt to stay connected to nature and the present moment in our fast-paced, digital age.

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The Centipede with Only 99 Feet by Nate Williams

Nate Williams — Sat, 21 Sep 2024 15:17:51 +0000

Join JJ, a unique centipede with 99 feet, on his first day at The KINDer Garden Elementary. Initially anxious about fitting in, JJ discovers that his new bug friends are just as diverse. This story teaches young readers about acceptance, empathy, friendship, and the beauty of individuality.

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Motivational Posters

Nate Williams — Wed, 11 Sep 2024 21:40:05 +0000

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This has been said many ways throughout history, but I like the way Nelson Mandela said it best.

"You either win or you learn"
- Nelson Mandela

"I have not failed. I've just found 10,000 ways that won't work."
- Thomas Edison (circa 1910s)

"There is no failure except in no longer trying."
- Elbert Hubbard (1916)

"Failure is success in progress."
- Albert Einstein

"The only real mistake is the one from which we learn nothing."
- Henry Ford

"There is no losing in jiu-jitsu. You either win or you learn."
- Carlos Gracie Jr. (1990s)

"Sometimes you win, sometimes you learn."
- John Maxwell (2013)

Together Is A Wonderful Place To Be

Nate Williams — Fri, 30 Aug 2024 03:17:08 +0000

Uniqueness Is Our Strength

Nate Williams — Thu, 29 Aug 2024 21:25:45 +0000

Uniqueness Is Our Strength

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Be The Change -Mahatma Gandhi

Nate Williams — Tue, 27 Aug 2024 16:49:25 +0000

"Be the change you wish to see in the world"
-Mahatma Gandhi

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Progress Not Perfection

Nate Williams — Sat, 24 Aug 2024 22:16:09 +0000

Nate Williams Illustraton and Hand Lettering

Hola Amiga 10 - Conversations

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

This collection contains books 7,8, and 9

Available in Hardcover ~ 103 pages

Hola Amiga 9: A sick man only wants one thing

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

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

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

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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.

HOLA AMIGA RED AND BLUE

Hola Amiga 1-10: Mudita

This book contains the majority of content from the books Hola Amiga 1-10

HOLA AMIGA 5: "Memento Mori" said the mayfly

"Memento Mori" said the mayfly

Hola Amiga 5 : My Dyslexic Childhood

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Hola Amiga 5: My Dyslexic Childhood

I came for the art but stayed for the dyslexia.

HOLA AMIGA COLLECTION 1-4

HOLA AMIGA COLLECTION 1-4175 pages of mostly artBuy Paperback Book | Buy Hardback Book

HOLA AMIGA COLLECTION 1-4175 pages of mostly artBuy Paperback Book | Buy Hardback Book

Hola Amiga 4: Autopilot

Hola Amiga BOOK 3: Indifference Is My Superpower

Hola Amiga 2: If you can’t be right, be wrong with confidence.

Hola Amiga

Issue 2 - If you can’t be right, be wrong with confidence.

Hola Amiga 1: Be cautious in excelling at things you'd prefer not to pursue

Hola Amiga

Issue 1 - Be cautious in excelling at things you'd prefer not to pursue

The Centipede with Only 99 Feet by Nate Williams

Motivational Posters

This has been said many ways throughout history, but I like the way Nelson Mandela said it best.

Together Is A Wonderful Place To Be

Uniqueness Is Our Strength

Be The Change -Mahatma Gandhi

Progress Not Perfection

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

HOLA AMIGA COLLECTION 1-4
175 pages of mostly art
Buy Paperback Book | Buy Hardback Book

HOLA AMIGA COLLECTION 1-4
175 pages of mostly art
Buy Paperback Book | Buy Hardback Book