# artist spotlight (blogs) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 6 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover artist spotlight. Page: Feed: --- ## [Notes On The Odyssey](https://artdey.substack.com/p/notes-on-the-odyssey) _2026-08-13 · artdey · Artdey Africa_ Landscape, colour, mythology, and a very cold cinema. ## [How to Start an Art Collection Without Winning the Lottery](https://artdey.substack.com/p/how-to-start-an-art-collection-without) _2026-08-06 · artdey · Artdey Africa_ A Beginner’s Guide to Collecting Art on Any Budget ## [Artist Spotlight: Between the Frame and the Canvas with Bertha Onyekachi](https://artdey.substack.com/p/artist-spotlight-between-the-frame) _2026-07-30 · artdey · Artdey Africa_ On painting, acting, and the emotions people carry but don't always talk about. ## [Go On. Get Both.](https://artdey.substack.com/p/go-on-get-both) _2026-07-23 · artdey · Artdey Africa_ 20% off any two original artworks through July 31. ## [The Things I Grabbed Before the Water Did](https://artdey.substack.com/p/the-things-i-grabbed-before-the-water) _2026-07-16 · artdey · Artdey Africa_ A Completely True Account Of How I Became A Hero ## [The Homes We Remember Are Rarely Empty](https://artdey.substack.com/p/the-homes-we-remember-are-rarely) _2026-07-09 · artdey · Artdey Africa_ Sometimes it’s not the walls we remember. It’s what they held. ## [Narrator Spotlight: Peter J. Matthews](https://woodpigpress.substack.com/p/narrator-spotlight-peter-j-matthews) _2026-07-07 · WoodPig Press · Diary of a Micro-Press_ Week 24 – in which we interview a British audiobook narrator and find out what's really in the cupboard under the stairs... ## [When Style Becomes Language](https://artdey.substack.com/p/when-style-becomes-language) _2026-07-03 · artdey · Artdey Africa_ The greatest artists leave their signature long before they sign the canvas. ## [Artist Spotlight: A New Chapter for Daniel Ashola'sa](https://artdey.substack.com/p/artist-spotlight-a-new-chapter-for) _2026-06-26 · artdey · Artdey Africa_ The artist is getting married. Art will have to learn to share. ## [Artist Spotlight: Anita Zaramella](https://woodpigpress.substack.com/p/artist-spotlight-anita-zaramella) _2026-06-22 · WoodPig Press · Diary of a Micro-Press_ Week 23 – In which we interview an Italian illustrator and comic book artist ## [AI QA That Opens Fix PRs (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/OIYUEol4tMYY) _2026-06-22 · **Sponsored**_ Runs browser QA, files issues with repro evidence, and opens fix PRs. ## [The Stories Beneath the Surface](https://artdey.substack.com/p/the-stories-beneath-the-surface) _2026-06-19 · artdey · Artdey Africa_ What Njideka Akunyili Crosby and Juachi share about patience, layering, and meaning ## [Plagiarise or Die?](https://woodpigpress.substack.com/p/plagiarise-or-die) _2026-06-16 · WoodPig Press · Diary of a Micro-Press_ Week 22 – In which we ponder life after the Singularity, and catch AI in the act ## [The City in Yellow and Black](https://artdey.substack.com/p/the-city-in-yellow-and-black) _2026-06-12 · artdey · Artdey Africa_ Through traffic, hustle, and heat, artists continue to paint the spirit of Lagos ## [The Danger in Beautiful Things](https://artdey.substack.com/p/the-danger-in-beautiful-things) _2026-06-05 · artdey · Artdey Africa_ artdey’s most vivid artworks carry emotions far deeper than the colors first let on. ## [Artist Spotlight: Jimmy Makepeace](https://woodpigpress.substack.com/p/artist-spotlight-jimmy-makepeace) _2026-05-30 · WoodPig Press · Diary of a Micro-Press_ Week 21 – In which we interview the wonderful Bristolian illustrator of all things fantastical ## [Two Originals. One Price](https://artdey.substack.com/p/two-originals-one-price) _2026-05-29 · artdey · Artdey Africa_ New abstract miniatures from Daminu Wasiu, already framed and ready to hang. ## [Submissions Update](https://woodpigpress.substack.com/p/submissions-update) _2026-05-27 · WoodPig Press · Diary of a Micro-Press_ Week 20 – in which we refine our submissions policy, consider the pros and cons of prologues, and desire to be kissed on the throat. ## [A Soft Thing in a Hard City](https://artdey.substack.com/p/a-soft-thing-in-a-hard-city) _2026-05-16 · artdey · Artdey Africa_ Dammy Twitch's Call of My Life is a love letter to softness in a city that rarely allows it ## [Every Day Feels Like A Week :: A Playlist For Everyday Revolutionaries](https://www.holidayatthesea.com/music/tngj0jn5sbn1rul71q4jhd4riqqnig) _2026-05-04 · Brent Thomas · Music Blog - Holiday At The Sea_ A 7-volume playlist of mostly protest music based loosely on the idea of a day feeling like a week. There is a lot to be angry about. But life continues and we must strive to make the most of it. This playlist is based on the the idea that each day feels like a week. There is a constant barrage of insanity that has become our “news cycle.” Just as we get angry about the latest scandal, there’s… [Listen](https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5d275a9d176d030001f306ed/t/69f27820ff9bcc239766f133/1777498373851/01.mp3) ## [Showing, Telling and Reopening](https://woodpigpress.substack.com/p/showing-telling-and-reopening) _2026-03-17 · WoodPig Press · Diary of a Micro-Press_ Week 19 – in which we finish submissions, find our first title, open for more, and think about when to show and when to tell ## [PixelRift — Platforming with Level Editor (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/fihAoGJRGiIi) _2026-03-17 · **Sponsored**_ Includes a built-in level editor, campaign with elemental heroes, and boss encounters. ## [Change Made: We're Launching The Next Chapter Program](https://scarboroughmade.substack.com/p/change-made-were-launching-the-next) _2026-03-11 · Sid Naidu | Documentarian · Scarborough Made Press_ Change Made's newest micro-mentorship program with PhotoED Magazine & Think Tank for photographers and photojournalists who want to document solutions and get published. ## [Supporting Human Made](https://woodpigpress.substack.com/p/supporting-human-made) _2026-02-28 · WoodPig Press · Diary of a Micro-Press_ Week 18 - in which I realise that we are all only human ## [From Lagos to Your Living Room. Now Streaming on Peacock.](https://artdey.substack.com/p/from-lagos-to-your-living-room-now) _2026-02-26 · artdey · Artdey Africa_ artdey artwork is now featured in Peacock’s hit new show The ’Burbs ## [The Author Contract](https://woodpigpress.substack.com/p/the-author-contract) _2026-02-13 · WoodPig Press · Diary of a Micro-Press_ Week 17 – in which we slowly work our way through submissions, and assemble our author contract, clause by mind-numbing clause. ## [Artist Spotlight](https://artdey.substack.com/p/artist-spotlight) _2026-02-12 · artdey · Artdey Africa_ Ankara, Concrete & Prayer: Falex's Story ## [What Size Art?](https://artdey.substack.com/p/what-size-art) _2026-02-05 · artdey · Artdey Africa_ A Bridgerton Guide to Getting It Right ## [Forget Flowers](https://artdey.substack.com/p/forget-flowers) _2026-01-30 · artdey · Artdey Africa_ Under $200 Original Art That Comes Ready to Hang ## [In Defense of Beauty (And Other Revolutionary Acts)](https://artdey.substack.com/p/in-defense-of-beauty-and-other-revolutionary) _2026-01-09 · artdey · Artdey Africa_ Happy New Year! ## [What is Speculative Non-Fiction?](https://woodpigpress.substack.com/p/what-is-speculative-non-fiction) _2026-01-07 · WoodPig Press · Diary of a Micro-Press_ Week 16 - in which we find ourselves reeling in the aftermath of opening to submissions, and wondering why people are more interested in fantasy than facts ## [Artisan Publishing](https://woodpigpress.substack.com/p/artisan-publishing) _2025-12-30 · WoodPig Press · Diary of a Micro-Press_ Week 15 – in which we get our priorities straight ## [Fast, secure international transfers (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/vNv0x6H8HQoL) _2025-12-30 · **Sponsored**_ Bank transfer, cash pickup, mobile wallet — low fees and real-time tracking ## [2025 Favorite Musics](https://www.holidayatthesea.com/music/2025-favorites) _2025-12-25 · Brent Thomas · Music Blog - Holiday At The Sea_ It’s that time of year again. 2025 was a great year for music. We started with a list of 114 albums that caught my ear this year. From there, I whittled it down to my favorite 50 of the year. I’ve spent more time with some of these albums than others, but these are my favorites of the year. The Holiday at the Sea 50 Favorite Musics of 2025 BIG PICTURE: View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize… ## [Season's Greetings & Exciting News for 2026](https://artdey.substack.com/p/seasons-greetings-and-exciting-news) _2025-12-22 · artdey · Artdey Africa_ Stepping into 2026 with hope even when the road is uncertain ## [The Curious Case of Benjamin](https://artdey.substack.com/p/the-curious-case-of-benjamin) _2025-12-17 · artdey · Artdey Africa_ Explore the discounted holiday collection ## [Revelation, a Rock Opera by Mike Doughty](https://www.holidayatthesea.com/music/revelation-a-rock-opera-by-mike-doughty) _2025-06-18 · Brent Thomas · Music Blog - Holiday At The Sea_ From the YouTube page: “Studio 360 challenges listeners to make Creative Resolutions each year, and at the beginning of 2014, Mike Doughty called into the show and told host Kurt Andersen that he wanted to make a musical based on the biblical book. “It is an absolutely terrifying, psychedelic tale of destruction, and the language is so beautiful,” Doughty told Kurt Andersen. “I thought, with the… ## [Artist Spotlight - The Pierce Kingans](https://thevancityscene.blogspot.com/2025/05/artist-spotlight-pierce-kingans.html) _2025-05-07 · Support The Scene · Support The Scene_ A re you ready to be introduced to some of the amazing local talent we have here? We have such an incredible music scene here in the GVA, and there are so many amazing artists just waiting for you to check them out. Kick back, open your music app of choice, and check out today's spotlighted artist: The Pierce Kingans Read more » ## [Artist Spotlight - PINCH](https://thevancityscene.blogspot.com/2025/03/artist-spotlight-pinch.html) _2025-03-24 · Chanel Brown · Support The Scene_ A re you ready to be introduced to some of the amazing local talent we have here? We have such an incredible music scene here in the GVA, and there are so many amazing artists just waiting for you to check them out. The first peaks of spring are starting to show, from grass turning greener, to flowers blooming, to spiders spinning webs in the open again. The cold of winter has broken way to the… ## [Artist Spotlight - Die Job](https://thevancityscene.blogspot.com/2025/03/artist-spotlight-die-job.html) _2025-03-21 · Chanel Brown · Support The Scene_ A re you ready to be introduced to some of the amazing local talent we have here? We have such an incredible music scene here in the GVA, and there are so many amazing artists just waiting for you to check them out. The first peaks of spring are starting to show, from grass turning greener, to flowers blooming, to spiders spinning webs in the open again. The cold of winter has broken way to the… ## [Artist Spotlight RRDontPlay](https://playbyplaybark.blogspot.com/2025/03/artist-spotlight-rrdontplay.html) _2025-03-21 · Unknown · Player Rizz NBA Magazine_ LeBron James Follows the Artist https://www.instagram.com/rrdontplay https://sites.google.com/view/ranrenportfolio/home?fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAaZ51cyB04xc8AiiNoBR9O747WJloZet0926GRYppTszdcpDbX1qZBdN2LA\_aem\_8yYj7VJpPN-jgCB2ACbcWA Giannis Antetokounmpo Ja Morant Jayson Tatum Kawhi Leonard ## [Artist Spotlight - Caerrian](https://thevancityscene.blogspot.com/2025/03/artist-spotlight-caerrian.html) _2025-03-17 · Chanel Brown · Support The Scene_ A re you ready to be introduced to some of the amazing local talent we have here? We have such an incredible music scene here in the GVA, and there are so many amazing artists just waiting for you to check them out. The first peaks of spring are starting to show, from grass turning greener, to flowers blooming, to spiders spinning webs in the open again. The cold of winter has broken way to the… ## [Artist Spotlight PatFrom3](https://playbyplaybark.blogspot.com/2025/03/artist-spotlight-patfrom3.html) _2025-03-16 · Unknown · Player Rizz NBA Magazine_ Kyrie Irving Follow the artist https://www.instagram.com/patfrom3 https://www.behance.net/patricknagy1 Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Devin Booker Donovan Mitchell Kevin Durant ## [Artist Spotlight - ORRA](https://thevancityscene.blogspot.com/2025/03/artist-spotlight-orra.html) _2025-03-14 · Chanel Brown · Support The Scene_ A re you ready to be introduced to some of the amazing local talent we have here? We have such an incredible music scene here in the GVA, and there are so many amazing artists just waiting for you to check them out. The first peaks of spring are starting to show, from grass turning greener, to flowers blooming, to spiders spinning webs in the open again. The cold of winter has broken way to the… ## [Artist Spotlight - Brehdren](https://thevancityscene.blogspot.com/2025/03/artist-spotlight-brehdren.html) _2025-03-10 · Chanel Brown · Support The Scene_ Are you ready to be introduced to some of the amazing local talent we have here? We have such an incredible music scene here in the GVA, and there are so many amazing artists just waiting for you to check them out. The first peaks of spring are starting to show, from grass turning greener, to flowers blooming, to spiders spinning webs in the open again. The cold of winter has broken way to the… ## [Show Review: Said The Whale](https://thevancityscene.blogspot.com/2025/03/show-review-said-whale.html) _2025-03-09 · Support The Scene · Support The Scene_ Said The Whale played a hometown show, and it was as intimate as a show could get. Playing at the Hollywood Theatre instead of a venue like the Commodore, the Rickshaw, or Orpheum, it felt like they were playing in their backyard. The whole night had a certain air of old friends coming together to just hang out and listen to some music. Instead of having an opening band, they decided to have… ## [Artist Spotlight - Acoustic Eel](https://thevancityscene.blogspot.com/2025/03/artist-spotlight-acoustic-eel.html) _2025-03-07 · Chanel Brown · Support The Scene_ Are you ready to be introduced to some of the amazing local talent we have here, and to be reacquainted with some of your favourites? We have such an incredible music scene here in the GVA, and there are so many amazing artists just waiting for you to check them out. The first peaks of spring are starting to show, from grass turning greener, to flowers blooming, to spiders spinning webs in the… ## [Wacken Metal Battle - VANCOUVER](https://thevancityscene.blogspot.com/2025/03/wacken-metal-battle-vancouver.html) _2025-03-06 · Support The Scene · Support The Scene_ A night full of metal of different flavors all came together to be a feast for the senses! All five Vancouver bands brought everything they had and laid it out in front of the judges. Check out the semifinals on May 3rd; full details HERE . Nokturna opened up the night with classic old thrash metal. They didn't know how loud they could turn up their amps and had a subdued sound compared to the… ## [Massive Attack :: Live at Royal Albert Hall (1998)](https://www.holidayatthesea.com/music/massive-attack-live-at-royal-albert-hall-1998) _2025-03-04 · Brent Thomas · Music Blog - Holiday At The Sea_ Massive Attack Royal Albert Hall London 1998-06-07 Setlist: Angel (with Horace Andy) Risingson Man Next Door (John Holt cover) (with Horace Andy) Daydreaming (with Deborah Miller) Teardrop (with Elizabeth Fraser) Karmacoma Hymn of the Big Wheel (with Horace Andy) Eurochild (with Horace Andy) Spying Glass (with Horace Andy) Mezzanine One Love (with Horace Andy) Safe From Harm (with Deborah Miller)… ## [Artist Spotlight - The Starling Effect](https://thevancityscene.blogspot.com/2025/02/artist-spotlight-starling-effect.html) _2025-02-28 · Chanel Brown · Support The Scene_ H ey Music Fans ! Are you ready to be introduced to some of the amazing local talent we have here, and to be reacquainted with some of your favourites? We have such an incredible music scene here in the GVA, and there are so many amazing artists just waiting for you to check them out. The darkest of the days of winter are finally coming to a close, and with it come the eventual sprouts and blooms… ## [Artist Spotlight Allan Faustino](https://playbyplaybark.blogspot.com/2025/01/artist-spotlight-allan-faustino.html) _2025-01-31 · Unknown · Player Rizz NBA Magazine_ Karl-Anthony Towns Follow the Artist https://www.allanfaustino.com/ https://instagram.com/allanfaustino\_ Jalen Williams Cade Cunningham Kyrie Irving Donovan Mitchell ## [Mohammad Mostafa Heydarian: Noor-e Vojood](https://www.holidayatthesea.com/music/mohammad-mostafa-heydarian-noor-e-vojood) _2025-01-24 · Brent Thomas · Music Blog - Holiday At The Sea_ From the Press Release: “ Centripetal Force (North America), Cardinal Fuzz (UK), and Radio Khiyaban (Europe) are excited to announce Mohammad Mostafa Heydarian's second album Noor-e Vojood. The album is being presented digtial;y, as well as a 500 copy vinyl pressing. The album will be made available for preorder on January 24. Its release date is March 7.” Some of you might remember the weekly… ## [Bill MacKay & Ryley Walker | Union Pool, Brooklyn 7/30/2023 (complete set)](https://www.holidayatthesea.com/music/bill-mackay-amp-ryley-walker-union-pool-brooklyn-7302023-complete-set) _2025-01-15 · Brent Thomas · Music Blog - Holiday At The Sea_ We’re once again drawing from the fantastic roolin’s Youtube channel because there’s a whole-lot-of-heck-uva lot of great stuff there. Today we’re enjoying a fantastic 2023 (07/30) duo set from Bill MacKay & Ryley Walker at Brooklyn’s Unioon Pool. Enjoy. Setlist Unknown. Visit Bill MacKay’s website Support Bill Mackay at Bandcamp Visit Ryley Walker’s website Support Ryley Walker at Bandcamp Visit…