Written By Others

For those who want to read more.

Favorite Non-Art Essays

A collection of writings to get your noggin jogging.

• Accessible Web design Make the web a better place for everyone.
• Bats! Do not fear the bat, man.
• digital wellbeing A guide on how to preserve your sanity in world that's becoming more and more connected - for better or for worse.
• Freckleskies and The Elder Scrolls: The Official Cookbook Recreations and reviews of what are mostly Skyrim recipes.
• How To Respond To Criticism What to do when you perceive slights against your person.
• Pessimism is for Losers Reject wallowing in pessimism, embrace taking action.
• Shaped by the 90s A loving ode to the era defined by neon clothing, grunge music, and the Disney Renaissance.
• Spyro the Dragon Trilogy Analysis A beast of an analysis on the new and old Spyro the Dragon trilogy, or the games by Insomniac Games and Toys For Bob.
• The Argument for Douchebag Media, or: Aren't You Tired of Being Nice? Give in to the garbage.
• The Creepiest Urban Legend in Every State Uncover what or who lurks in the shadows of your state.
• The Hiveswap Fiasco A tragic, modern epic in three parts. Here's the rest of this sordid tale:
  • More on the Hiveswap Odd Gentlemen Debacle
  • The Sarah Z Video Fallout
• Why I Love Nosepass Easter Island heads run amuck and the people who love them.
• Zero-Bullshit Web Browsing Safeguard yourself while on the Internet.

Favorite Creative Articles

Like the above but for those with a more artistic bent.

• 15 tips for better creature design Practical bits of advice to improve your imaginary fauna.
• A Meandering Discussion About How Much Art is Too Much Art, With No Clear Answer Discusses video games more than it does art, but still an intriguing read. Plus, framing it from an artist's perspective isn't too difficult.
• Art is Not a Talent, and You Should Make Art Exactly what it says on the tin.
• Don't Make Art for Likes: Social Media Pros and Cons If you and your art are beholden to the algorithm of social media, then this article could give you pause for thought.
• Educational ARTicles "Comprehensive" is too weak a word to describe what is essentially a mind-boggling repository of must-see art-icles.
• Molly Crabapple's 15 rules for creative success in the Internet age Though published in 2014, many of these rules are still applicable today.
• Moebius Gives 18 Wisdom-Filled Tips to Aspiring Artists Gain some insight into creating art through the lens of French artist, Moebius.
• R U AN ARTIST ON SOCIAL MEDIA?? A lengthy yet thought-provoking discussion on the negative effects social media has on budding and seasoned artists alike.
• Using references is not cheating It really isn't, and don't let anyone tell you otherwise.