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Soundscapes and Stories: How Documentaries, Interviews, and Podcasts Shape My Art

This is a simple question with a lot of different answers. What do you listen to and what helps you focus while making art?


This opens the door to a multitude of diverse responses. What fills your ears and aids your concentration in the artistic process? One of my favorite options is listening to music; which I will dedicate a future blog post since music is such a large topic. Today, I'll be discussing my selections that don't involve music.

“Learning never exhausts the mind.” -Leonardo da Vinci 

Sometimes I enjoy nature soundscapes, white noise, and occasionally, complete silence. Today I'd like to focus on some of the videos I enjoy listening to while creating artwork. Note that in some cases, I will have something on in the background and not really pay attention while other times I am fully tuned in and paying attention.

"I'm always thinking about creating. My future starts when I wake up every morning... Every day I find something creative to do with my life." -Miles Davis

At times, I find pleasure in nature soundscapes, white noise, and occasionally, complete silence. Today, my focus shifts to the informative videos that captivate me—ranging from documentaries, philosophy, and history to intriguing stories, including those about icebergs. Delving into smaller YouTube channels, I explore obscure tales, both true and fictional. Engaging with educational programs presents a valuable opportunity for me to delve into subjects that pique my interest!

Here are a few examples: informative videos that captivate me—ranging from documentaries, philosophy, and history to intriguing stories, including those about icebergs. Delving into smaller YouTube channels, I explore obscure tales, both true and fictional. Engaging with educational programs presents a valuable opportunity for me to delve into subjects that pique my interest!

 

YouTube Channel - Another Pen
Video - The Philosophy Iceberg Explained


 

YouTube Channel - Midnight Broadcast
Video - The Great Deception of the Simulation



 

YouTube Channel - Paranormal Rising
Video - Alien and UFO Stories # 20


 

Finally, here is a sketch I started last night...



 

"I'll play it first and tell you what it is later." -Miles Davis
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