makingbadart alternatives: newsletters like it

5 newsletters in the NewsletterFIT index cover the same topics as makingbadart (art journaling, creative wellness journal and intuitive art making). The closest matches are Drawing my Days by Jane Heinrichs, @marissafindsahobby and wendybosch. They are ranked by how many topics they share with it, then by publicly shown subscribers.

Updated Nov 13, 2026 · ranked by shared topics, then publicly shown subscribers · methodology

About makingbadart

makingbadart publishes personal essays on creative wellness, art journaling, and artist identity alongside announcements for paid workshops, memberships, and self-published workbooks. It targets hobbyist artists and…

  • art journaling
  • creative wellness journal
  • intuitive art making
  • craft festival community
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  1. 1

    SubstackMonthly or less · last post 41 days ago

    Award winning illustrator. Best selling children’s author. Joining my monthly newsletter gives you access to exclusive peeks into my art journal sketchbook, never-before-seen studio photos, your questions about my…

    Likely audience: Travel enthusiasts

    1 shared topic

  2. 2
    @marissafindsahobby1K subscribers

    SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 14 days ago

    From recent posts: @marissafindsahobby publishes journaling and planner content focused on Hobonichi products, creative prompts, and autumn rituals, alongside creator economy updates about Substack monetization and social media growth. It…

    Likely audience: journaling enthusiasts

    1 shared topic

  3. 3
    wendybosch1K subscribers

    SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 31 days ago

    Blog personal y espiritual de Wendy Bosch

    Likely audience: creative individuals seeking self-expression

    1 shared topic

  4. 4

    SubstackWeekly · last post 6 days ago

    Likely audience: working illustrators

    1 shared topic

  5. 5

    SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 11 days ago

    Likely audience: small business owners

    1 shared topic

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