Recommended by Sue Clancy
Thinking about my own thinking is what I use as a creative prompt in my sketchbook and I recommend Beyond Debate because it's a well written examination of thinking while also living in a highly media-saturated world where things aren't always what they seem.
E.R. Flynn's well drawn and thoughtful comics make me wish for a 500 page printed book of fun Flynn stuff but actually this newsletter is more portable. I love my Flynn subscription so go get your own.
This well written whimsical newsletter about writing well (pun intended) often includes new approaches and attitudes towards creativity. Often a book is recommended for further study. This newsletter is a pleasure to read.
Gentle encouragement in short reminders is always welcome.
I enjoy this newsletter because it showcases the ways visual artists and illustrators can and do capture the history, politics and culture of the moment. Humans are visual beings and awareness of visual history is helpful for understanding the world.
Ramona Grigg is the great aunt we always wished for - honest, wise, no-nonsense, has a good sense of humor and will probably let us have a cookie before dinner if we ask nicely. Ramona also writes "Writer Everlasting" which I also recommend for other writers!
I love how Subtle Maneuvers includes art history as well as practical encouragement for artists. It's an enjoyable read.
I love the photos of nature - and the kindness, gentleness of the writer!! It's a calming soothing newsletter and that's why I like it!!
I own print copies of all of Austin Kleon's books and I keep them in my art studio bathroom for rereading often. His newsletter is also a must-read for me especially whenever I need a jolt of encouragement.
