Storyteller Spotlight: Mara Blake
In this spotlight, Mara opens up about how growing up with Star Trek shaped her view on inclusivity and shares an exclusive look at The Tensins—her first venture into contemporary romance. It’s a story about two strong people with past pain coming together to heal, starting with a chance encounter in a deluge.
Survival Guide: Living the Artist Dream
You can be brilliant with a paintbrush, voice, camera, or choreography—and still struggle to pay rent. That gap between talent and livelihood isn’t a myth; it’s documented. In 2024, Spotify touted $10B in royalties—yet only a small fraction of artists reach a living wage from those payouts, highlighting how income skews toward a tiny tier at the top. Meanwhile, the median pay for fine artists in the U.S. remains modest relative to the cost of building a career—studio time, gear, travel, promotion—long before anyone sees your work. And it’s not just music or visual art—survey data shows many professional musicians earn low annual income from music alone and must juggle multiple roles to make ends meet.
Why Your Social Media Videos Bomb (And How Storyboards Can Fix Everything)
Stop wasting hours filming content that flops. Learn the "4-Box Storyboard" method and discover why planning your video shot-by-shot is the secret to stopping the scroll on TikTok and Instagram.
Tattoo Artist Spotlight: Eugene Perez
Meet Eugene Perez, a tattoo artist at Fresh INK in Burlington, Ontario. He opens up about the resurgence of tribal art, the pressure of permanent canvases, and the business of being an artist.
The Art of the Self-Portrait: How to Capture 'You' (Even for a Passport)
We take countless photos, but passport, ID, and visa photos represent us for years. Many people want to look like themselves and actually like these official photos. This article shows how professional portrait techniques—like lighting, framing, and expression - help you create an official photo that truly captures you.
Happy Holidays From Feeling Creative!
From a side project to a growing creative hub. Read our 2025 wrap-up, check out our site growth stats, and find out how to get your work featured in 2026.
The Deepest Way to Speak: Connecting Humans to Angels with Music
Music, to me, is the connection of humans to angels... when the whole world is disappearing around me, the only thing I can hold on to is my guitar.
ART AND THE AGE of AI
AI may be implemented in as many things as electricity itself, and like the inception of the lightbulb, a subsequent candle industry may ultimately suffer. The way we work will undoubtedly change, and in the end unforeseen innovations will surely be born from it all.
The Other Side of Travel Photography: When You Want to Be in the Picture
If you love travel and creativity, you’ve probably heard the idea that we should think less like tourists and more like photographers when exploring a new place. Look for interesting light, notice small details, slow down, frame, compose. That mindset can turn any trip into a personal creative project. But there’s another side to that story—one we don’t talk about as often. What if, for once, you don’t want to be the one behind the camera? What if you simply want to enjoy the city with both hands free, without constantly thinking about angles and exposure? Sometimes the desire to be fully present outweighs the desire to document every moment yourself.
London's Most Creative Coffee Shops: Where Inspiration Meets Espresso
You walk in, the atmosphere wraps around you, and that impossible deadline feels manageable. We explore the London cafes that serve as sanctuaries for creatives—places where the walls tell stories, the espresso is perfect, and the environment fuels your best work.
How Creative Marketing Really Amplifies Brand Stories in the Digital Age
In a world of endless scrolling, creativity isn't decoration—it's differentiation. A digital strategist shares why brands need to stop chasing complexity and start chasing meaning, using lessons from a local gym and Nike.
Indie Film Spotlight: The Nextshift
Filmmaker Adio Ash breaks down the personal inspiration behind his new indie thriller, The NextShift—a story about identity, acceptance, and survival.
Creator Spotlight: The Surrealist Collages of Woman the Creator
Meet Woman the Creator, a Mexican-American artist fusing graphic design and surrealist digital collage to tell her story. See "The France Series" and discover her inspiring creative process.
Judge a Book by Its Cover: The Indie Author's Guide to Visual Impact
You've written the book, but how do you sell it? Learn why cover design is the single most important marketing asset for indie authors—and how to get it right without a design degree.
The Storyteller: Three Decades of Finding Inspiration in the Everyday
A filmmaker, podcaster, and novelist shares his 30-year journey to defining himself as a "storyteller." Learn why perfection is the enemy of creativity and how to find inspiration in everything from Doc Martens to historical hurricanes.
When Type Speaks: The Expressionist Side of Branding
Inspiration often sparks from unexpected places, whether it’s comic books, movie screens, or even the cereal aisle. While most of my friends as a kid were captivated by the stories, heroes, or cartoon mascots, I always found myself also staring at something else: the logos and lettering that brought it all together.
Why Youth Storytelling Matters - and How Photography Opens New Pathways for Growth
At 100cameras, we partner with youth around the world to help them process their experiences and share their stories through photography and creative expression. Many young people don’t have safe, meaningful ways to talk about what they’re feeling - but when they’re given a camera and guided through our storytelling curriculum, something shifts. They begin to understand their emotions, build confidence, and see their own lives with clarity and purpose. Their photographs become a powerful bridge between their inner world and the communities they belong to.
Exclusive Excerpt: Read the First Pages of "A Fool's Journey"
Be the first to read the opening pages of "A Fool's Journey," the new novel by DANIELLE M. ORSINO. An exclusive excerpt for the Feeling Creative? community.
When Passion Becomes an Act of Creation
There are passions that have accompanied us since childhood and that, one day, find an unexpected means of expression.
Your Voice Might Be Your Secret Creativity Weapon
Have you ever had a brilliant idea while driving, but have forgotten what it was by the time you arrived? Or have you found yourself explaining a problem to a friend, and halfway through your explanation, the solution has become clear?
Your voice might be one of your most underused creative, yet completely practical tools.