The Calm Creative
Louise StigellBecoming a better creative, without burning out or going insane.
| Platform |  | Pricing | Freemium | Publishes | Weekly |
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| Issues | 110 | Founded | 4 years ago | Last Issue | 3 months ago |
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This is goodbye
Well, my friend. I have some pretty big news.
This will be my last newsletter to you, at least in this form.
I’m now pressing pause on everything in my business - the YouTube channel, the newsletter, Substack, the coaching, new course and...
Why I gave up on learning how to draw
I’ve dabbled in art several times in my life. Always in short, intense spurts that always fizzled out after a few months.
As a teenager, I drew a lot of anime-style portraits and figures. Purely out of passion and curiosity. Having been a...
When everything feels out of your control...
I’m currently writing to you from my bed, typing this out on my phone. (Tip: When work feels insurmountable, do it lying down.)
Things are tough right now. For the past six months, I’ve been going through difficult things in my private lif...
My new class is out!
It's live! My brand new workshop Watercolor Insect Illustration is now available. 🥳
As you might know, I haven't made a new watercolor class in years. And a lot has happened since then. Not only has my painting style evolved quite a bit,...
Q&A: September 2025
It’s time for my first monthly Q&A! Sorry if the audio’s a little shaky in some places, still getting used to my new wireless mic. 🙄
Here are the questions I’m answering in this one:
00:58 - “If you’re just getting started with Substack...
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Swedish watercolor artist, writer, creative coach, countryside dweller, and crow whisperer. \ud83d\udda4
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