Category: Earth (Arts and Literature)

Most of the fun with the 30 Artists in 30 Days experiment is the joy of finding something new. But there are times, with the midnight deadline looming, when I start thinking of all the artists that I wish were on Patreon. Scott Bradlee’s PostModern Jukebox are one such example, and I’ve already contributed a… Continue reading 30 Artists in 30 Days #18 – Scott Bradlee Postmodern Jukebox

It’s been a year where so many notable writers have died, and on the day when I saw the announcement of the death of another, Nobel prize-winner Günter Grass, I am very happy to find someone dabbling in wordplay on Patreon. 30 Artists in 30 Days number seventeen Nika Harper runs Wordplay, a Youtube series… Continue reading 30 Artists in 30 Days #17 – Nika Harper

30 Artists in 30 Days number sixteen is singer-songwriter Danielle Ate the Sandwich. Another who shot to fame based on her homemade Youtube videos, she’s already reasonably established on Patreon, with 181 patrons paying $1,011.85 per video. Mostly playing the guitar or ukelele, Danielle has a gentle sound that demands listening to. Pledge for Danielle… Continue reading 30 Artists in 30 Days #16 – Danielle Ate the Sandwich

As I head out of Cape Town for the weekend, I celebrate reaching the 30 Artists in 30 Days half way mark by coming back home. Artist number fifteen Caitlin de Ville comes from Kitwe, Zambia, and is now living in Cape Town. A high energy electric violinist, who, with her team of 2-3 friends,… Continue reading 30 Artists in 30 Days #15 – Caitlin de Ville

I’ve always had a soft spot for fractals. After coming across a Mandelbrot set generator as a child, I had grand plans to launch a fractal t-shirt business and quit school. Sadly, the ancient thermal printer we had at home was never up to the task. So I was very happy to come across an… Continue reading 30 Artists in 30 Days #14 – James O’Deorain

30 Artists in 30 Days artist number thirteen is Raina Rose. She used to earn her living touring, but looking after two children has reduced her time on the road. She still loves making music, so what better platform than Patreon. Described as having a naturalist’s eye, an artist’s pen, and a lion’s attack, her… Continue reading 30 Artists in 30 Days #13 – Raina Rose

I’ve been searching for some good trance on Patreon. Sadly Paul Oakenfold isn’t on Patreon (yet), and it doesn’t seem to be a genre that’s well-represented. Eventually I came across one who shows potential. Based in Romania, most of their videos have views in the single or double figures, and they so far seem to… Continue reading 30 Artists in 30 Days #12 – The Dark Side

30 Artists in 30 Days number eleven is photographer Peter C Blanchard. He creates outrageously beautiful fine art photography with a purpose. The Healing Art Cart aims to supply beautiful, healing art for use in hospitals and care centres. Peter currently has 14 patrons pledging $251 per healing image on Patreon. Pledge for him here.… Continue reading 30 Artists in 30 Days #11 – Peter C Blanchard

30 Artists in 30 Days number ten features a new art in the series, with photographer Peter Yuen. Peter specialises in animal photography, offering services to animal rescue, welfare and conservation charities. He volunteers for animal organisations, and the sales of his prints goes directly to supporting these charities. Peter currently has 47 patrons pledging… Continue reading 30 Artists in 30 Days #10 – Peter Yuen

30 Artists in 30 Days number nine is filmmaker TimH. Tim releases short internet films. While Patreon’s model seems a perfect fit for most forms of art, such as music or writing, which are already seeing the demise of the old models, film, with its inflated costs, is a tough one. Talented filmmakers need to… Continue reading 3- Artists in 30 Days #9 – TimH