Exclusive Excerpt: Read the First Pages of “Under The Alien Skin”
In a world where the ordinary meets the extraordinary, an abandoned child, Brus, grows up moving through different homes, facing pain, loss, and a darkness within himself. A secret agency rescues him from prison and trains him for an extraordinary mission: to fight a mysterious threat that seems to come from space.
Indie Film Spotlight: A Long Road to Tao
A film project is not a straight path... Even though Hollywood tells you that there are set rules on how to make a film, there actually aren’t any. For those who can work inside the gray area, this works fine because we define the rules ourselves.
The Truth and Consequences of My Creative Journey
Retired expat Steve Goldsmith spent years filling notebooks in secret. In this essay, he explores the "fault line between truth and reward" and shares how he finally silenced his doubt to publish across six genres.
Tattoo Artist Spotlight: Elijah Rain
San Diego artist Elijah Rain specializes in intricate sacred geometry and dotwork. In this Q&A, he discusses starting his tattoo career at 29, the crossover between music and ink, and managing the pressure of permanence.
Artist Spotlight: Lisa Widener
Tucson artist Lisa Widener shares her shift from rigid perfectionism to "abstracted realism." She discusses overcoming the guilt of using tools, finding permission to experiment, and why easier doesn't mean less "real."
Beyond the Chart: How Astrology Shapes Creative Perspectives
"I wasn’t looking for a prediction; I was looking for a mirror." Learn how one architect used their birth chart to deconstruct creative friction, reject the "daily grind," and build a sustainable workflow based on cosmic cycles.
Indie Film Spotlight: LOAFERS
Director Zach Schnitzer shares the story behind LOAFERS, a micro-budget feature shot in 11 days. He discusses the "post-grad haze," mumblecore inspiration, and capturing the honest reality of life at 23.
Why Creative Minds Love Coffee (Science vs Habit Explained)
Key insight: Coffee does not give you ideas; it gives your brain the capacity to connect ideas faster... Research suggests caffeine supports convergent thinking (refining) more than divergent thinking (brainstorming)."
When Visibility Becomes Part of the Creative Process
The creative process doesn’t end at completion. It ends at connection... Being seen is not the opposite of creativity. It is part of creativity.
Welcome to the New Home of ArtistArchive
Looking for the Artist Archive database? The site has retired. Here's what it covered, why it mattered, and the four best free replacements for Rembrandt, Dürer, and Dutch Golden Age research.
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.