A Work in Progress

I’ve spent most of my life chasing ideas — sometimes too many at once. I’ve built things, broken things, started over, and learned that failure doesn’t disqualify you — it defines you.

These days, I focus on creating something I can be proud of: a digital portfolio that truly reflects my identity. My sites — Underplayed, Fun Facts Dude, and Purple Rose Studio — are extensions of that goal. Each one explores a different side of my curiosity: the music that shaped me, the strange truths that fascinate me, and the creative tools that keep me moving forward.

I’m not trying to look successful. I’m trying to be real — to create work that feels alive, smart, and honest. Some days, that means writing about philosophy or psychology; other days, it means obsessing over a forgotten album or an idea that most people overlook. Either way, I’m chasing meaning — not metrics.

I don’t have a team, a brand manager, or a five-step funnel. I’ve got a keyboard, a lifetime of stories, and a stubborn belief that if I keep showing up with something worth saying, eventually it’ll matter.

“Every article and page is a hard-earned lesson from my own journey—no theory, just real experience.”

Robert Deveau