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Building my dream studio

Austin Kleon • 6734 implied HN points • 06 Dec 22
🎨 Art & Illustration Creative Process Personal Projects
  1. Creating a dedicated workspace can boost your creativity, especially if it reflects your personal style and needs. Building a space designed just for you can help keep things organized and focused.
  2. It's important to stay flexible and open-minded when designing your workspace. Things can change during the process, and being adaptable can help you make the most of any situation.
  3. Natural light and a good view are crucial for a productive environment. A well-lit space can make working feel enjoyable, transforming how you approach your projects.
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Looking at our why(s) 🤔

#The100DayProject Newsletter • 1159 implied HN points • 10 Feb 24
🎨 Art & Illustration Creativity Community Motivation
  1. Consider different motivations for starting a project such as having fun, practicing a skill, or producing a specific outcome.
  2. Choose a project that aligns with your current goals and interests, whether it be for enjoyment, skill improvement, or goal achievement.
  3. Reflect on your 'why' by visually representing your motivations through charting, doodling, or other creative exercises.

P.S. Leonard Bernstein's Daily Planner

Noted • 1415 implied HN points • 12 Jan 24
🎨 Art & Illustration Visual Arts
  1. Leonard Bernstein's daily planners reflect his personality with energetic and artistic designs
  2. The shapes and patterns in the planners make one wonder if they represent the music in Bernstein's mind
  3. The post offers paid subscribers a deeper look at Bernstein's daily planner and other note-takers

Seeing is forgetting the name of the thing one sees

Austin Kleon • 2078 implied HN points • 07 Nov 23
🎨 Art & Illustration Contemporary Art Art history Art Criticism Visual Culture Artist biography
  1. Robert Irwin was an artist who focused on creating experiences rather than traditional paintings. He wanted people to think about how they perceive the world.
  2. Lawrence Weschler wrote a book about Irwin called 'Seeing is Forgetting the Name of the Thing One Sees'. It dives into Irwin's ideas and art philosophy.
  3. David Hockney and Robert Irwin had different views on art, but their conversation through Weschler's writing shows how meaningful discussions can happen even without direct contact.

Complicit Poetry

Opaque Hourglass • 399 implied HN points • 26 May 24
🎨 Art & Illustration Poetry Technology Capitalism Evil
  1. Poetry can challenge traditional notions by embracing superficiality and self-absorption.
  2. Exploring systemic evils in poetry can lead to unique and transparent expressions of societal behaviors.
  3. The concept of 'complicit poetry' questions the role of the poet in perpetuating materialism and individualism.

Drawing A Life

DrawTogether with WendyMac • 2122 implied HN points • 29 Oct 23
🎨 Art & Illustration Drawing Artist Creativity Inspiration
  1. Ruth Asawa's drawing practice started on her family's farm, developing her motor skills and creativity.
  2. During World War 2 internment, Ruth Asawa honed her drawing skills with support from animators and using found materials.
  3. Ruth Asawa's consistent drawing practice at her kitchen table, amidst family life, reflects the importance of a creative space and daily commitment.

Jerusalem in Paint

Cosmographia • 1118 implied HN points • 07 Feb 24
🎨 Art & Illustration Art History
  1. The post is about 'Jerusalem in Paint' and is a special guest edition by George Bothamley.
  2. George Bothamley writes about history's greatest artists and their masterpieces in his Art Every Day substack.
  3. The post is for paid subscribers, and there is a link to subscribe for more content from George Bothamley.

The 50 Lost Waterways of Southwark

Londonist: Time Machine • 399 implied HN points • 24 May 24
🎨 Art & Illustration History Events Mapping Design Photos
  1. Coloring historic maps can provide interesting insights into the past, revealing hidden details such as lost waterways.
  2. Peeling off the rivers and streams from an old map and pasting them onto a modern map can show the significant presence of water bodies in an area.
  3. Exploring old maps and overlaying them onto current maps can unveil historical features like rivers that have been lost over time.

New Painting Video: Baby Killer Benny

Caitlin’s Newsletter • 1243 implied HN points • 03 Jul 25
🎨 Art & Illustration Visual art Painting Creative Process
  1. There's a new painting video about Benjamin Netanyahu, where the creator discusses his recent comments on war crimes. It’s a creative way to engage in political commentary.
  2. The artist encourages viewers to watch the video on YouTube and offers various ways to support their work. They emphasize that all work is freely available for sharing and reuse.
  3. This newsletter is reader-supported, highlighting the importance of community backing for independent creators. It's a reminder that we can help keep such voices active.

NEW TV SHOW!!!

History, etc • 1434 implied HN points • 29 Dec 23
🎨 Art & Illustration TV Show Documentary History
  1. A new documentary about the Battle of Shrewsbury is available to watch now.
  2. Hosted by Dan Jones and Professor Michael Livingston, the documentary is on History Hit streaming platform.
  3. Viewers can sign up and get the first 14 days free to access this and other historical shows.

Conversations with women (over 40): author Helen Garner, 81

The Shift With Sam Baker • 619 implied HN points • 11 Apr 24
🎨 Art & Illustration Author Conversation Podcast Interview
  1. Helen Garner values human contact gaze over the erotic gaze in her work and conversations.
  2. Helen Garner, a respected Australian novelist at 81, is finally gaining recognition worldwide for her 13 books.
  3. Garner shares personal stories about her relationships with family members, highlighting the complexities and changes that come with age and life experiences.

Should this be a map or 500 maps?

escape the algorithm • 279 implied HN points • 11 Jun 24
🎨 Art & Illustration Design Maps Creative work Expression Internet Art
  1. A story about 500 priests tasked with map-making highlights the contrast between shared protocols and individual expressiveness.
  2. The experiment's failure underlines the idea that modularity can limit expressiveness in creative work and systems.
  3. Expressiveness in design often involves a trade-off between specificity and adaptability, seen in various aspects of our designed world.

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The NO SUCH THING AS TOO MUCH ART Society • 1139 implied HN points • 20 Jan 24
🎨 Art & Illustration Visual Arts Artists
  1. British artist Sue Williams A'Court creates stunning landscape drawings in graphite on various surfaces.
  2. Sue Williams A'Court also incorporates some of her drawings into small collage pieces available in her shop.
  3. The 'Dear Arty' column in the ART DELIVERY newsletter allows subscribers to ask questions and receive advice and insights from the community.