Because your creativity deserves better than endless scrolling through “how to draw hands” tutorials.
Art is hard. Finding good art blogs shouldn’t be.
Let’s face it – the internet is a confusing, over-caffeinated mess of inspiration, and we’ve all been there. One minute, we’re looking for watercolour tips, the next we’re watching someone turn an old sock into a sculpture of David Bowie (no regrets, just glitter). So, in the spirit of reducing your browser tab chaos, we did what any reasonable group of digital art nerds would do – compiled a list. But not just any list.
These 25 art blogs are the crème de la brushstroke. They inspire, teach, provoke, and occasionally make you question your life choices (in a good, existential-artist way). Whether you’re a seasoned illustrator, a digital doodler, or someone who still hoards Crayola markers like they’re currency – this list is for you.
1. Colossal (this is the big one)
Let’s start strong. Colossal is the mothership of mind-blowing visuals, where contemporary artists, photographers, and sculptors all come to show off their coolest stuff. One minute you’re looking at a floating bamboo city in China, the next – edible typography made of jelly.
2. Juxtapoz
If Colossal is the museum, Juxtapoz is the slightly rebellious art school senior with too many piercings. Think graffiti, street art, surreal illustration – and interviews that actually make you want to read more than three sentences.
3. The Jealous Curator
Ever see another artist’s work and immediately spiral into a crisis? Same. This blog gets it — hence the name. But instead of sulking, it celebrates. With interviews, podcast episodes, and the occasional “what even is art?” moment – it’s jealousy turned into joy.
4. Booooooom (yes, 7 o’s – don’t panic)
Part community, part portfolio showcase, Booooooom is a feast of contemporary creativity. Think global, think fresh, think “wow I need to screenshot this.”
5. Artsy Shark
This one’s for the “I want to sell my art but capitalism is scary” crowd. Featuring artist spotlights, marketing advice, and realistic tips for building a career – Artsy Shark is like that helpful professor who actually reads your emails.
6. Lines and Colors
Old-school blog energy with new-school value. Reviews, artist profiles, and digital painting wisdom abound. Bonus: they explain art movements without making us feel like underachievers.
7. Muddy Colors
Fantasy illustrators, this is your haven. Tutorials, behind-the-scenes peeks, and insights from industry legends. Caution: reading this blog may cause sudden urges to paint dragons.
8. Pikaland
Quirky, charming, and unapologetically niche. Pikaland focuses on illustration, creativity, and how to stay sane as an artist (still working on that last one).
9. Hi-Fructose
Not a breakfast cereal, but a high-concept art mag/blog combo that thrives on weird, wonderful, and wildly innovative work. Pop surrealism lovers, this is your playground.
10. Brown Paper Bag
Curated by illustrator Sara Barnes, this blog highlights creative illustration and embroidery that’ll make you consider stitching your next existential crisis.
11-25: The Honorable (but equally brilliant) Mentions
Because listing each of these would turn this post into a Renaissance-length scroll, here’s a quick-fire round:
Beautiful Bizarre
Illustration Age
ArtStation Blog
Urban Sketchers
Artists Inspire Artists
Cass Art Blog
The Inspiration Grid
Canvas: The Saatchi Blog
DesignTaxi (for when you like your art with a side of design chaos)
Creative Boom
This Is Colossal (yes, again — it’s that good)
It’s Nice That
The Art Gorgeous
Gurney Journey (a gem for traditionalists)
Hyperallergic (smart, snarky, and seriously good reads)
Observation from the trenches:
One of our writers (whose name rhymes with “Moe”) once bookmarked 47 different art blogs, only to end up staring at a blank sketchpad because, quote, “It’s all too much, I’m just going to reorganize my pencils instead.” Don’t be Moe. Curate your inspiration – don’t let it consume you.
FAQs: Because curiosity is the paintbrush of the mind
Q: How do I know which blog is best for me?
A: Think of art blogs like paintbrushes – some are for detail, some are for chaos. Read a few posts from each. If it makes your brain buzz or your sketchbook open, it’s probably a good fit.
Q: Are these blogs beginner-friendly?
A: Many are! Especially Brown Paper Bag, Pikaland, and Artsy Shark – all excellent for artists just starting or rediscovering their love for the craft.
Q: Do I need to follow all 25?
A: Only if you’ve got superhuman attention span. Start with 3-5 that match your style or current goals – and rotate when you need fresh vibes.
Q: Are these blogs updated regularly?
A: Most of them – yes. But even the less active ones are archives of timeless inspiration. Like a dusty old gallery, but without the questionable smell.
Conclusion: Inspiration is a habit, not a miracle
Following great art blogs won’t make you the next Van Gogh overnight (please keep your ears intact). But what it will do – is gently nudge you to keep showing up, keep experimenting, and keep remembering why you fell in love with art in the first place.
So grab your stylus, your sketchbook, your favourite regret-proof medium – and dive in. The world needs your weird, your beautiful, your wildly unfiltered imagination.
