Top Blogs – Creative Living, Aesthetics & Thought (2025)
1. Austin Kleon
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Tagline: “A writer who draws.”
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Focus: Creativity, journaling, idea development, daily inspiration
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Known For: Books like Show Your Work and Steal Like an Artist
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Why Unique: Sketchbook-style blogs with humor, vulnerability, and actionable creative advice
2. Swiss Miss by Tina Roth Eisenberg
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Focus: Curated design finds, personal projects, productivity tools
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Known For: CreativeMornings, Tattly, and TeuxDeux
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Why Unique: Clean aesthetic + inspiring creative entrepreneurship
3. The Jealous Curator by Danielle Krysa
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Tagline: “Damn. I wish I thought of that.”
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Focus: Art discovery, creative blocks, interviews with modern artists
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Known For: Books like Your Inner Critic Is a Big Jerk
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Why Unique: Emotional, bold takes on why artists feel stuck—and how to stay inspired
4. Rookie Magazine (Archived) by Tavi Gevinson
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Focus: Teen creativity, identity, feminism, DIY expression
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Why Unique: Revolutionary in teen media, blending zine culture with brilliant essays, interviews, and artwork
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Note: Active 2011–2018, but widely read and referenced in 2025
5. Alexandra Franzen
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Focus: Heartfelt writing, digital minimalism, soul-aligned business
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Known For: Email clarity guides, journaling prompts, writing retreats
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Why Unique: Gentle voice that makes marketing feel like self-expression
6. Visualize Value by Jack Butcher
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Focus: Creative clarity, minimal design, systems thinking
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Known For: Powerful one-frame ideas, entrepreneurship visuals
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Why Unique: Combines visual art, philosophy, and startup wisdom
7. Brain Pickings → The Marginalian by Maria Popova
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Focus: Literature, philosophy, poetry, creativity, science
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Known For: Thoughtful essays connecting timeless ideas with modern life
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Why Unique: Deep, poetic, intellectually rich reflections
8. Susannah Conway
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Focus: Soul journaling, photography, inner healing
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Known For: Unravel Your Year, Sacred Solo Retreat, visual storytelling
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Why Unique: Intimate, intuitive, seasonal journaling for creative reflection
💡 Why These Blogs Stand Out
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Emotional depth: Real, vulnerable voices guide you through creative blocks and self-doubt.
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Original format: Visual essays, handwritten notes, minimalist art, soul journaling.
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Multi-sensory inspiration: Most combine writing + design + visuals to engage both sides of the brain.
