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

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Comics, sketches, ramblings, and research, drawn and written on a rescued table.

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  1. 1
    Austin 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

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    Seeing 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    New and unpublished drawings and thoughts for people who want to see more of life, from a New Yorker cartoonist.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

  3. 3
    DESIGN 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

  4. 4
    Slowpoke39K 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

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    Liana’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

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    Incidental 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

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    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

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    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

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    Am 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

  10. 10
    Notes 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

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    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

  12. 12

    SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 14 days ago

    Likely audience: freelance illustrators

    1 shared topic

  13. 13
    Still 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

  14. 14
    woodmanmaynard3K 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

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    The 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

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    davebain1K 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. 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

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    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. 19

    SubstackWeekly · last post 5 days ago

    Likely audience: working illustrators

    1 shared topic

  20. 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. 21

    SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 55 days ago

    Writings & art to spark your creativity.

    Likely audience: Visual artists

    1 shared topic

  22. 22
    aa2a—

    SubstackMonthly or less · last post 36 days ago

    Likely audience: University admissions officers

    1 shared topic

  23. 23

    SubstackMonthly or less · last post 37 days ago

    Allison Wade's Newsletter

    Likely audience: Fantasy novel readers

    1 shared topic

  24. 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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