Found Objects alternatives: newsletters like it
24 newsletters in the NewsletterFIT index cover the same topics as Found Objects (illustration, art residencies and freelance illustration). The closest matches are Austin Kleon, Seeing Things and DESIGN THINKING!. They are ranked by how many topics they share with it, then by publicly shown subscribers.
Updated Nov 12, 2026 · ranked by shared topics, then publicly shown subscribers · methodology
About Found Objects
Comics, sketches, ramblings, and research, drawn and written on a rescued table.
- illustration
- art residencies
- freelance illustration
- Maine arts and nature
- 1Austin Kleon314K subscribers
SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 12 days ago
Weekly art, writing, and creative inspiration from the author of Steal Like an Artist and other bestsellers.
Likely audience: Book lovers and readers
1 shared topic
- 2Seeing Things144K subscribers
SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 9 days ago
New and unpublished drawings and thoughts for people who want to see more of life, from a New Yorker cartoonist. Drawings, cartoons, words, live drawing, process, politics, culture, more...
Likely audience: political observers
1 shared topic
- 3DESIGN THINKING!72K subscribers
SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 9 days ago
Comics pulled kicking and screaming from a designer's head
Likely audience: newsletter subscribers
1 shared topic
- 4Slowpoke39K subscribers
SubstackMonthly or less · last post Sep 10, 2026
From recent posts: Slowpoke publishes a rotating mix of personal essays, art project updates, and community spotlights ranging from prison programs to travelogues and comic creation. The publication serves an audience interested in…
Likely audience: Artists and illustrators
1 shared topic
- 5Liana’s Newsletter31K subscribers
SubstackWeekly · last post 9 days ago
From recent posts: Liana's Newsletter publishes a rotating mix of personal blog posts, comic creation updates, and art criticism alongside occasional book promotions and workshop announcements. The content targets artists and creatives…
Likely audience: illustrators
1 shared topic
- 6Incidental Comics25K subscribers
SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 16 days ago
From recent posts: Incidental Comics publishes illustrated verse novels, graphic memoirs, and essays on artistic anxiety and creative process for writers, parents, and artists. The publication mixes book design features, personal…
Likely audience: Authors and illustrators
1 shared topic
- 7My Studio - behind the scenes...17K subscribers
SubstackMonthly or less · last post 17 days ago
Welcome to my studio...this is my 'blog' for those of you who would like to know more about my life as a children's illustrator & author, learn new things and peek inside corners of my studio nobody (apart from me!) has…
Likely audience: art followers
1 shared topic
- 8Ten Minute Artist - Drawing and Journal Prompts14K subscribers
SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 9 days ago
From recent posts: Ten Minute Artist publishes daily drawing prompts, journaling exercises, and interviews with illustrators to help readers build consistent creative habits. The publication mixes practical art tutorials with community…
Likely audience: freelance illustrators
1 shared topic
- 9Am I Doing This Right?13K subscribers
SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 9 days ago
From recent posts: Am I Doing This Right? publishes personal essays, book publishing updates, and lifestyle content from the author of 'The Pizza Brothers' and 'Am I Doing This Right?'. The publication mixes professional announcements…
Likely audience: Newsletter subscribers
1 shared topic
- 10Notes on Illustration9K subscribers
SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 8 days ago
From recent posts: Notes on Illustration publishes historical biographies of illustrators and practical career advice for freelance artists. The publication covers topics ranging from video game history and WWII cartography to client…
Likely audience: Illustrators
1 shared topic
- 11Katiedraws (and writes)9K subscribers
Substacklast post Jul 13, 2026
From recent posts: Katiedraws publishes a mix of personal essays on mindset and social anxiety alongside active job postings for live illustration work in London and charity event staffing. The publication also includes operational…
Likely audience: Freelance illustrators
1 shared topic
- 12The Ink Stained Wretch5K subscribers
SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 14 days ago
Likely audience: freelance illustrators
1 shared topic
- 13Still Sketching3K subscribers
SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 7 days ago
From recent posts: Still Sketching publishes personal essays and art history reflections on illustration, drawing, and children's literature. The publication targets readers interested in the creative process, grief, and specific artists…
Likely audience: Children's book enthusiasts
1 shared topic
- 14woodmanmaynard3K subscribers
SubstackWeekly · last post 10 days ago
Choose expression over silence. For artists who want to keep making art even when it's hard.
Likely audience: Graphic novel creators
1 shared topic
- 15The Creative Flock 2K subscribers
SubstackWeekly · last post 8 days ago
From recent posts: The Creative Flock publishes a recurring mix of live video replays, workshop reflections, and personal community updates focused on illustration, mixed media, and nature-based art. It serves as a seasonal hub for…
Likely audience: Artists and illustrators
1 shared topic
- 16davebain1K subscribers
SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 8 days ago
A peek into my world and what matters to me - including insights, advice and recommendations on illustration and mural painting.
Likely audience: Illustration artists
1 shared topic
- 17
SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 5 days ago
From recent posts: Gianluca Nicoletti publishes a rotating mix of personal memoirs, media history, social advocacy, and science education profiles.
Likely audience: Artists
1 shared topic
- 18
SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 13 days ago
Comics about finding the humor in everyday catastrophes. Paintings about every day adventures. Updates on Thursdays.
Likely audience: Independent illustrators
1 shared topic
- 19
- 20
SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 9 days ago
Welcome to the online home of the Withywindle podcast, a whimsical interactive show hosted by Graeme Pitman and David Kern, for kids who love stories, words, and groan-worthy jokes and features your favorite authors and…
Likely audience: Parents seeking children's book recommendations
1 shared topic
- 21
SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 55 days ago
Writings & art to spark your creativity.
Likely audience: Visual artists
1 shared topic
- 22aa2a—
SubstackMonthly or less · last post 36 days ago
Likely audience: University admissions officers
1 shared topic
- 23
SubstackMonthly or less · last post 37 days ago
Allison Wade's Newsletter
Likely audience: Fantasy novel readers
1 shared topic
- 24
SubstackMonthly or less · last post 49 days ago
A bit of drawing, a bit of painting, some words.
Likely audience: Creative writers and storytellers
1 shared topic
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