The hottest Visual storytelling Substack posts right now

And their main takeaways
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Kitty's Bordello

Pizza Party • 28 implied HN points • 25 Feb 26
🎨 Art & Illustration Visual storytelling
  1. Background characters and small visual details can hide important story beats that deepen the narrative.
  2. A seemingly minor character like Hans the bartender can be essential to preserving and connecting the story.
  3. Paying attention to subtle details makes a story richer, because tiny elements can change how the plot is remembered.
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Day 28. DRAWN JOURNALING

DrawTogether with WendyMac • 2240 implied HN points • 28 Jan 24
🎨 Art & Illustration Visual storytelling
  1. Feedback and reflection are important for growth and improvement in creative practices.
  2. Drawn journaling is a practice that combines images and words to reflect on daily experiences or document them.
  3. Examples from artists like Maira Kalman, Raymond Pettibon, and Janice Lowry provide inspiration for experimenting with drawn journaling.

How the NFL Sent me to Photograph My First Ever Football Game

In the Flash • 979 implied HN points • 09 Feb 24
🎾 Sports Visual storytelling
  1. The author had an unexpected opportunity to photograph an NFL game despite not being a fan of American sports, offering a unique perspective on capturing the event.
  2. Preparation for the photography shoot involved visual research on American football imagery, using different equipment from the usual professionals to create distinctive photos.
  3. The experience of photographing the game provided insight into the community bond and excitement of sports events, drawing a parallel between the fervor of sports fans and religious followers.

ART: Midnight on Mars

So Here’s a Thing • 1573 implied HN points • 28 Feb 23
🎨 Art & Illustration Visual storytelling
  1. The featured AI-tinged images in the announced Substack post provide a glimpse into the world of pastel retro-futurism art on social media.
  2. AI art sparks a discussion similar to digital art in the 1990s, where it can be a tool for artists to bring visions to life rather than an entity of great intrinsic value.
  3. The art pieces evoke a sense of capturing Ray Bradbury's mind after a night of adventures with David Bowie, creating a unique and vivid aesthetic.

The Great Escapism

In Bed With Social • 455 implied HN points • 20 Jan 24
🎨 Art & Illustration Visual storytelling
  1. Escapism serves as both a flight and a quest in different realms like cycling, architecture, and literature.
  2. Digital escapism reconfigures our interaction with the online world by introducing the concept of 'pulse' - a natural form of interaction.
  3. Future personal assistants may evolve to prioritize our attention based on the concept of 'pulse,' respecting our fundamental human needs.

58. Mystery

The Line Between • 275 implied HN points • 04 Oct 23
🎨 Art & Illustration Visual storytelling
  1. Ideas come in small fragments, like puzzle pieces coming together one at a time.
  2. Creativity involves listening to signals, experimenting with different styles, and being open to change.
  3. The creative process is about making time, capturing signals, and trusting that the pieces will come together.

AI images litter the internet

Wood From Eden • 528 implied HN points • 18 Mar 24
🎨 Art & Illustration Visual storytelling
  1. AI-generated images are becoming prevalent on the internet, but their superficiality can hinder deeper meaning and understanding.
  2. The proliferation of AI images can crowd out images of real people and places, which traditionally provide more valuable information and opportunities for discovery.
  3. In a digital age where sharing reality is crucial, efforts should be made to prioritize genuine, real-world images over AI-generated ones to maintain authenticity and meaning.

On The Real Woman in Trouble of Lynch’s 'Inland Empire’

Textual Variations • 132 implied HN points • 28 Jan 25
🎭️ Culture Visual storytelling
  1. The main character of 'Inland Empire' is actually the Lost Girl, who represents real struggles and emotions. Her story mirrors issues of escapism and trauma.
  2. The film blurs the lines between reality and fiction, creating a sense of confusion that reflects the subjective experience of the Lost Girl watching television.
  3. The narrative structure resembles channel surfing, where various genres and stories mix together, showing how our lives can be impacted by the media we consume.

Gladwell Shoots the Numbers

Chartography • 98 implied HN points • 05 Oct 23
🎨 Art & Illustration Visual storytelling
  1. Malcolm Gladwell's podcast series about guns focuses on narratives, nuance, and statistics.
  2. The modern advancement in trauma medicine impacts our perception of gun violence data.
  3. Access to trauma centers and quality healthcare play key roles in addressing gun violence disparities.

The Cat in the HatGPT

Data People Etc. • 124 implied HN points • 27 Feb 24
🎨 Art & Illustration Visual storytelling
  1. The Cat in the HatGPT offers a unique perspective on the balance between excitement and responsibility.
  2. It highlights the clash between hype beasts who thrive on trends and cynics who resist change.
  3. Ultimately, the story prompts reflection on the influence of external pressures and the role of love in navigating the hype cycle.

Writing 'Teen Titans'

Animation Obsessive • 1 HN point • 26 Feb 24
🎨 Art & Illustration Visual storytelling
  1. Writing for children's TV animation requires a delicate balance between engaging kids without talking down to them and appealing to a broader audience.
  2. The 'Teen Titans' series focused on creating iconic and relatable characters that were easily understood by a young audience.
  3. The show's success stemmed from storytelling that dealt with real-world themes in a relatable way, aiming to resonate emotionally with viewers of all ages.

Screening + Q&A: Jane Schoenbrun: We're All Going to the World's Fair (2021) w/ Tomi Faison

Do Not Research • 0 implied HN points • 16 Oct 22
🎨 Art & Illustration Visual storytelling
  1. The film 'We're All Going to the World's Fair' directed by Jane Schoenbrun is about a young girl's experience on the internet, reflecting the personal relationship many people have with online communities.
  2. Jane Schoenbrun's approach to filmmaking involves collaboration and exploring personal experiences through creative expression, showcasing a style that blends personal storytelling with the online world.
  3. The interview touches on themes of hierarchical structures in the film industry, the intersection of online culture with loneliness, and the potential for artists to create meaningful work by understanding and utilizing different mediums.