Amy Poehler’s podcast Good Talk offers a refreshing look at creativity in all its messy, human glory. Each week, Amy hosts honest conversations with friends, celebrities, and creatives, covering everything from sleep and food to insecurities and menopause. The show highlights how even those who have “made it” face the same fears, while celebrating genuine support and friendship in a competitive industry. It’s a warm, uplifting creative love fest.

When Detroit musician Durracell asked me to create a giant inflatable heart for his live show, I had never made an inflatable before—but I said yes anyway. This post walks through how I tackled a completely new medium from scratch, from early research and visual brainstorming to trash bag prototypes, sewing tips, fan selection, and final construction. Designing into the unknown can be intimidating, but with curiosity, testing, and a little improvisation, big ideas can take sh

A reflection on the unexpected beauty of live performance through the lens of Manual Cinema — a Chicago-based collective blending shadow puppetry, film, and music to craft immersive visual stories.

Learn how tracing can save time in projects like stop-motion animation and help you hone your drawing skills by copying masters or your own