The Art of the Create Discord Server
The Art of the Create Discord Server brings together photography, writing, and creative workflow in a relaxed, conversational space. It is designed to grow a welcoming community built around shared ideas, thoughtful discussion, and the craft of making things.
Why Creative Independence Matters
Creative independence means sharing photography, writing, and ideas without hidden influence. This post explains why it matters here.
Blade Runner: More Noir Than Noir
A noir-styled Blade Runner remix trailer by Chet Desmond strips away sci-fi gloss to reveal the film’s shadowy detective heart in neon and rain. Classic, inspiring, and so very creative!
Creative Vision of a Thirteen-Year-Old
A crisp autumn afternoon, a borrowed Canon DSLR and lens, and a thirteen-year-old’s fresh perspective. What followed was a creative collaboration between father and son, capturing WWII aircraft at a traveling exhibition.
Kindlewood
Years ago, I stumbled upon something quietly extraordinary: a live show by Kindlewood at the Black Cat in Washington, D.C. What began as casual support for a work colleague turned into a night I’ll never forget. Though the band has since parted ways, their haunting, heartfelt sound endures. It’s still streaming, still stirring, and still worth discovering.