Substacks recommended by Adam Ming | Ten Minute Artist

Recommended by Adam Ming

Artist in Progress is for self-taught illustrators who want to grow their skills without the hustle culture. I share tips, sketchbook prompts, creative challenges and reflections to help you (and me) keep going, stay inspired, and grow at our own pace.

Milena takes a detailed and thoughtful look at the process of being an illustrator!

- Adam Ming

Illustrating the Public Domain

By Jules

Artistic adventure into the ever-expanding world of the public domain.

Notes from a Creative Freelancer

By Zsofi

Writing about freelancing, illustration, and building a sustainable creative business.

Authorly Honest

By Simon

An awfully honest, warts-and-all insight into the writing, feelings, finances and life of a children's author.

I've had the amazing opportunity to work with Simon on 'Amazing Animals with Astonishing Jobs', And I love going behind the scenes with this brilliant (and funny) Author.

- Adam Ming

Lilla’s Substack

By Lilla Rogers

My personal Substack

Lilla has been one of the people who so expertly guided me on my journey into illustration.

- Adam Ming

Art Gym: Live Drawing Workshops & Illustration Tutorials

By Katie Stack and Adam Ming

Build your skills as an illustrator through live practice sessions and a vibrant art community. Join professional instructors for structured, fun classes designed to develop your creative work and portfolio. Perfect for beginners to career artists.

Katie Stack and Adam Ming, combine forces to bring you monthly drawing workshops!

- Adam Ming

Art Quest

By Jen & Adam

Play your way to a creative career using our system inspired by classic role playing games!

Welcome to Thigville: Breaking News...eventually.

By Welcome to Thigville (previously Thig's pen)

Where the mayor is corrupt, the water’s haunted, and the art’s pretty good.

Thoughts on Illustration with Mr. Tom Froese

The Official Newsletter of Mr. Tom Froese. Sign up to receive regular updates on the podcast, writings, classes, events and more. FREE. 🤗

Notes on Illustration

By The Illustration Department

Thoughts, Insights, and Lessons on the Art, History, and Practice of Illustration | Written by Giuseppe Castellano

Your door into the world of freelance illustration

- Adam Ming

Girlfriends

By Danielle Bean

Inspiration for Catholic women who want practical ideas, wisdom, and encouragement as they seek peace, balance, and joy in daily living.

Beyond the Bookshelf

By Matthew Long

Unique perspectives on life and literature through thought-provoking essays, captivating interviews, and influential books as we explore life's transformative journey.

Andy J. Pizza's Audio / Visual Newsletter

Stories and drawings about creative practice, self love, neurodivergence and Invisible Things.

Sparkle on Substack

By Claire Venus ✨

Master Substack, write, build your DREAM business with joy! Global Top 10 Publication. Twice monthly space holding (co-working, workshops, teaching). Weekly chats, podcasts. A bespoke membership to help you stay creative and grow on Substack! 💫

Drawing a Blank

By Jacob Souva

A weekly deep dive about making books for kids, from author-illustrator Jacob Souva. Practical tips and encouragement for illustrators, authors, and makers. Inspiration for getting better at <waves at everything> this together.

Deep insights on the process of making Picturebooks

- Adam Ming

Kent’s Substack

By Kent Peterson

I usually type about one page a day here on an old manual typewriter.

Annie Ridout

A bestselling collection of work/life essays by Annie Ridout (non-fiction author, journalist for nationals, viral poet and Sunday Times bestselling ghostwriter)

Timely Essays

- Adam Ming

Creative Fuel with Anna Brones

A newsletter and community dedicated to exploring the intersection of creativity and everyday life with Anna Brones. For the creative energy that resides in all of us.

Bob's Shea-nanigans!

By Bob Shea

Stories, drawings and friendship from America's favorite author.

Katiedraws (and writes) - The Illustrator Jobs Board

By Katie Chappell (katiedraws)

Welcome to the jobs board for illustrators. Well-paid illustration work and opportunities! ✏️ PLUS: articles on how to make mo' money as an illustrator. Subscribe if you want to learn how to make illustration your job!

Let's Make Art Fun! with Claire Powell

I’m a self-taught, NY Times best-selling children’s book illustrator-author who believes anyone can have fun drawing. I share behind-the-scenes bits that don’t make it onto the bookshelf, and the joy (and chaos!) of making stories come to life.

Making Art Fun!

- Adam Ming

Inkygirl by Debbie Ridpath Ohi

By Debbie Ridpath Ohi's Inkygirl Newsletter

Debbie Ridpath Ohi writes and illustrates books for young people. Her posts include nuts & bolts tips about the craft and biz, behind-the-scenes process, bibliophile comics.

Debbie is quickly becoming one of the most important voices in illustration on Substack.

- Adam Ming

Pencil Pals

By Helen Stephens

Hi, it’s me Helen Stephens. This is a juicy chat between illustrator pals. I’ll be sharing stuff about making picture books that you might feel daft asking. When you sign up you’ll get the Illustrators Freebies. Yes-please-thank-you!

No Nonsense advice for illustrators, and cosy vibes from the North of England.

- Adam Ming

Jennifer’s Newsletter

By Jennifer Jamieson

Jennifer's Art Journal

Jennifer’s energy is electric. And so are her illustrations!

- Adam Ming

Carla’s Crowd

By Carla Hoffenberg

Notes and news from my illustration journey

Australian Illustrator Carla’s sunny newsletter!

- Adam Ming

Rhymes with Pizza

By Jen Gubicza

Design, writing and illustration. Studying the secrets behind what makes stories extraordinary.

A Newsletter about design, writing and Illustration

- Adam Ming

Katie’s Newsletter

By Katie Stack

Weekly tips for artists working in Children's Illustration and Surface Pattern. Let's grow together! Also receive a monthly update on my projects.

One of the most professionally run newsletters about going pro as an illustrator. Readers also get invites to a sketch party!

- Adam Ming

illoguild

An international collective of illustrators and authors, primarily in kidlit, sharing our experience and insight.

An international group of illustrators

- Adam Ming

DocuComix Mini Mag - by E.Haidle

By Elizabeth Haidle

A corner for playful absurdity, creative nonfiction, and unscientific diagrams. Also, there will be book reviews, existential mushroom comics, an anti-advice column, and baby donkeys.

Introvert Drawing Club

By Beth Spencer

Playful drawing prompts and practice sessions. 🌻 Art tips & techniques to explore your creativity with a fun, encouraging community.

A great way to build your drawing practice, or just have fun drawing!

- Adam Ming

Odd Thoughts

By Kayla Stark

Updates and odd thoughts from me, Kayla Stark, about illustration, life, inspiration, and whatever else I might be up to.

Playtime

By Denise Holmes

Playful news and book love from the studio of Denise Holmes!

The Habit of Art by Kelcey Ervick

Illustrated stories about the ups, downs, twists, turns, and life-changing power of making art and telling stories. From a writer who draws.

Tinier Desk

By Katie O'Connell

A home to share art in progress. Reflections and projects in music, collage, and gathering humans.

I just know you'll like this, you're welcome!

- Adam Ming

From the Desk of Jade Johnson

Collage artist helping you connect to your creativity.

SOCIAL MEDIA ESCAPE CLUB

By Social Media Escape Club

Quit social media and build community without algorithms. 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️

Paint Here

By James Gurney

Regular servings of inspiration for visual artists from the bestselling author of Dinotopia, Color & Light, and Imaginative Realism.

DrawTogether with WendyMac

By Wendy MacNaughton

Drawing explorations, lessons, and weekly art assignments from New York Times-bestselling artist Wendy MacNaughton. Paying subscribers get full access to the DrawTogether Grown-Ups Table creative community and drawing assignments.

New York Cartoons

By Jason Chatfield

A free cartoon in your inbox every week made with human hands + live drawing vids with the most interesting people, creative insights & illustrated stories that prove being a New Yorker cartoonist & comedian in NYC is exactly as unhinged as you'd imagine.

SEE YOU

By Carolyn Yoo

Devotion to the creative life: hands-on guidance, honest reflections, and space to explore the deeper questions of creating and sharing art