The hottest Creative Substack posts right now

And their main takeaways

Making can be practice💡

#The100DayProject Newsletter • 805 implied HN points • 08 Feb 24

The 100 Day Project focuses on making as a form of practice.
Participants are encouraged to think about skills they want to learn or improve.
The project emphasizes the importance of consistent practice over the course of 100 days.

Why not to shy away from your mediocre work?

10x your mind • 119 implied HN points • 29 Feb 24

📚 Literature Writing Creative Publishing Ideas Criticism

Putting yourself out there before you feel ready is key for growth and improvement.
Creating mediocre work is part of the journey towards producing great work.
Don't be afraid to share your work, even if it's not perfect - it's better to put it out there and learn from feedback.

Playing dead

slow motion multitasking • 746 implied HN points • 26 Mar 23

🎨 Art & Illustration Drawing Creative

The first 40 episodes of Summer Camp Island are back on Cartoon Network app
To beat artist's block: Try self portraits, blind drawing, or deeply dramatic visual poetry.
Creator suggests techniques from college art practices to inspire creativity

two questions

spencer's paradoxes • 334 implied HN points • 05 Sep 23

🎨 Art & Illustration Artist Writer Creative

Success can be evaluated by answering 'who am I?' and 'what do I want?'
Constantly questioning purpose and deepening self-awareness is a journey
Desire to make the world better, help people, and surround oneself with loved ones

Safety Propaganda Presents: Botched Chadification and Friends, photos by Matthew Denicola

Safety Propaganda • 196 implied HN points • 30 Oct 23

🎨 Art & Illustration Creative Photography Events

Botched Chadification changed rock n' roll and conceptual art history
The event featured various talented artists and performances
Photographer Matthew Denicola captured the night's events

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The Sovereign Artist Within

Clinsights • 314 implied HN points • 17 May 23

⛪ Faith & Spirituality Creative Connection Healing Self-discovery Artistic expression

Connect with your true artistic self to find joy and creativity
Reconnecting with 'The Sovereign Artist Within' involves tapping into a universal energy source
Uncover your uniqueness, stay open to serendipity, and let go of societal programming to reconnect with your creativity

CannesGPT

Addition • 98 implied HN points • 07 Jul 23

🕹 Technology AI Creative Model Language

AI system 'CannesGPT' generates creative ideas using case studies from Cannes Lions winners
In-context learning aligns AI outputs with creative objectives for more original ideas
Using foundation models like Claude and GPT-4 for different stages in AI idea generation pipeline

Coming soon

Development Hell • 78 implied HN points • 19 Feb 23

🎙 Podcasts Creative Entertainment

Julian Simpson is launching a project called Development Hell focusing on his work in TV, film, and audio production.
The project offers a 7-day free trial to access full post archives and subscriber benefits.
For those interested in Julian Simpson's work, Development Hell provides a platform to engage with his content and projects.

Eco-Inspired Fonts, and Turning Scallop Shell Waste into Innovative Materials

Green Graphic Design • 58 implied HN points • 13 Feb 23

🪑 Design Fonts Sustainability Recycling Materials Creative

Discovering inspiring eco-themed fonts can add a unique touch to design projects.
Repurposing scallop shells into helmets for fishermen showcases innovative recycling solutions.
Localized recycling initiatives can have a significant positive impact on specific communities and environmental sustainability.

Chance Imagery: Fluxus Ex Machina

Cybernetic Forests • 0 implied HN points • 17 Jul 22

🎨 Art & Illustration Art AI Images Technology Creative

George Brecht's 'event scores' introduced chance in art creation, leading to variation and minimalism in performances.
OpenAI's DALLE-2 creates images based on text prompts, utilizing a 'latent space' to generate diverse visual outputs.
The balance between bias and randomness in AI models like DALLE-2 impacts their ability to interpret and produce creative content, raising questions about human imagination and artistic impact.

🧠 Friday Design Thoughts

Better After a Nap • 0 implied HN points • 14 May 23

🪑 Design Rituals Ideas Creative Culture Quotes

Sharing thoughts regularly can build a shared culture and connectedness in a team.
Creating rituals can help in personal growth and learning by making positive actions habitual.
Finding and sharing interesting and meaningful ideas can be beneficial for both oneself and others.

Sneak Peek at Our Latest Feature

wentin’s newsletter • 0 implied HN points • 12 Jan 24

🕹 Technology Design Development Typography Logo Design Creative

A new feature in Typogram will revolutionize logo design and open up creative possibilities.
The latest feature is a nod to the roots of Typogram, bringing back the Font Playground concept that started it all.
Stay tuned for more details next week - exciting developments are on the way!

Daily AI Snapshot: Meet Sora, a text-to-video AI model

The AI Observer • 0 implied HN points • 16 Feb 24

🕹 Technology AI Video Creative Ethics Competition

OpenAI introduced Sora, a text-to-video AI model creating realistic videos from text prompts.
Sora can generate detailed scenes with dynamic characters and motions based on descriptions.
Despite its abilities, Sora faces challenges with accurately simulating complex physical interactions, highlighting the need for future improvements.

A Single Painting

The False Consensus Effect • 0 implied HN points • 16 Jan 22

🎨 Art & Illustration Painting Writing Books Publishing Creative

The author discusses their experience with selling paintings and books, highlighting the challenges they faced in pricing and selling their work.
The author shares their unique writing style and the variety of books they have published, showcasing their dedication to their craft despite financial struggles.
The post emphasizes the author's unconventional approach to networking on LinkedIn and their willingness to create meaningful connections through humor and authenticity.

When Generative AI Meets Storytelling

The Intersection • 0 implied HN points • 19 Apr 23

🕹 Technology AI Creative Podcasts Writing Art

Generative AI can produce unpredictable outputs, similar to interacting with a living thing like a horse. It requires sensitivity and adaptability.
Machines excel at generating ideas, but humans excel at evaluating and shaping those ideas into compelling narratives.
To be a successful writer, avoid relying solely on AI tools for creativity. Constantly practice to refine your judgment and storytelling skills, distinguishing between anecdotes and stories.