Drowning Out the Noise: Electropunk Artist Masquerade Premieres "Trust Issues"
Electropunk artist Masquerade premieres her new single "Trust Issues." She discusses navigating the noise of the modern music industry and how songwriting became a lifelong tool for physical and mental healing.
How Skateboard Art Became a Cultural Movement
From Tony Alva’s spray paint to $800,000 Sotheby’s auctions. Stanislav Arnautov breaks down how skateboard graphics evolved into museum-quality interior design.
Albanian Artist Silvia Hametaj on Self-Taught Painting and Art as Therapy
Discover how Albanian artist Silvia Hametaj left her law career to pursue painting. Learn how art became her therapist and why she is drawn to Cubism and folklore.
Anaconda (2025) | Touching to a Point
Michael Field from the Forgotten Cinema podcast reviews the 2025 Anaconda reboot starring Jack Black and Paul Rudd, exploring its meta-storytelling, indie filmmaking themes, and surprising emotional heart.
From Myths to Monsters: How Indie Author Richard Aden Vance Crafts Emotional Sci-Fi
West Virginia author Richard Aden Vance explores how Appalachian folklore influences his paranormal horror and speculative fiction, including Aden's Fables and Twilight Symbiosis.
Take Nothing But Photos: The Ethics and Art of Urbex Photography
Photographer Marc Wayne Schechtel explores the art of Urbex and Lost Place photography. Learn how to navigate low light, read visual noise, and capture portraits in abandoned ruins.
Tattoo Artist Spotlight: Bone Merchant
Burbank tattoo artist Loch, known as Bone Merchant, discusses his self-taught journey into tattooing. Learn how he tackles illustrative gothic realism after just 8 months in the industry.
Artist Adil Mukhi on Systems Thinking, Innovation, and Environmental Art
Youth advocate and artist Adil Mukhi explores the tension between human ambition and environmental consequence through his mixed-media watercolor piece, Veins of Progress.
Stunt Coordinator Ian Max Eyre on Action Design, Indie Horror, and Micro-Studios
What do mechanical engineering and movie stunts have in common? Everything. Filmmaker and stunt performer, Ian Max Eyre (Walking Dead, Baby Driver) explains how physics, risk, and "Plumb Lines" shape his filmmaking.
Documenting the Disappearing West: Tad Anderson's Wyoming Photography
Wyoming landscape artist and photographer Tad Anderson uses his camera to document the changing climate and fight to protect the public lands of the American West.
Tattoo Artist Spotlight: Albert T. Colon (a.k.a. Power Dude)
Albert T. Colon of Dudes Tattoos in the Bronx shares his 25-year journey in the industry. See his art and learn why this veteran artist uses 3D programs for shading and his strict rule for AI in tattoo design.
Author Christopher Valentine on Self-Publishing, Classic Superman, and His New Book: The Valiant Knight
Jamaican sci-fi and fantasy author Christopher Valentine discusses his disillusionment with mainstream entertainment. Discover why he turned to self-publishing on Royal Road to create The Valiant Knight, a 1940s superhero period piece.
Marketing For Artists: Why Your Portfolio is Invisible (And How to Fix It Without Social Media)
Your portfolio site is live — so why is no one finding it? Learn why Google ignores most creative websites and how guest posting can fix it for free.
Ukrainian Artist Tanbelia on Wavy Impressionism and Painting Nature
Ukrainian artist Tanbelia discusses her unique wavy impressionist watercolor paintings. Discover how she creates psychedelic nature art and radiates positive energy despite working through war and blackouts.
Jellyfish Babies, Severed Arms, and Soviet Paranoia: The 14-Year Journey of Mushroomhead
Scottish author Stephen Toman discusses the chaotic journey of writing Mushroomhead—a non-genre novel influenced by Disco Elysium. Learn how he used scissors and glue to cut 60,000 words and navigate the world of indie publishing.
Parasite Movie: A Study of Class, Fate, and the Illusion of Control
Is success merit-based, or is it just geography? A deep dive into Bong Joon-ho’s Parasite, exploring how architecture, smell, and the "illusion of control" define the tragedy of the Kim family. Parasite made history at the 92nd Academy Awards (2020) as the first non-English language film to win Best Picture.
Veteran "Nobody F’n Important" on PTSD, the Iraq War, and Writing as Survival
An Iraq War veteran writing as "Nobody Fn Important" shares a raw look at PTSD and creativity. He explains how writing became the only way to escape the foxhole of trauma after serving at Abu Ghraib.
Digital Artist Charles Jawor on 3D Modeling, Glitch Art, and Dark Surrealism
How does a data-driven professional create apocalyptic art? Charles Jawor explains his transition from acrylics to 3D modeling, using math and physics simulations to create "painterly" digital decay.
Surf Photography - Tapping into the Flow
Surf photographer Michael Allen shares his approach to capturing the ocean's energy. Learn how he manages instability, works with natural light, and finds "flow" while swimming inside the break.
From Plot Twist to Premiere: My Journey with Easterseals and the Power of Inclusive Storytelling
Filmmaker Clinton Siegle shares his journey from a life-altering disability to finding a new voice through the Easterseals Disability Film Challenge. Plus, everything you need to know to enter the 2026 competition.