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Stories

Profiles and interviews with the incredible members of the Skillshare community: teachers, students, creatives, and team.

Stories
Nov 4, 2020

Meet Iva Mikles: Illustrator, Artist, and Teacher

Iva Mikles is a multi-hyphenate professional. Meet the artist, illustrator, founder of the Art Side of Life Podcast and YouTube channel, and Skillshare teacher.

Stories
Oct 27, 2020

How Beehive Books Conjures Seemingly Impossible Projects

The publisher’s 13th Kickstarter project is just the latest example of their boundary-pushing creative practice.

Stories
Oct 13, 2020
Updated: Sep 22, 2022

Moleskine x Skillshare: An Interview with Dinara Mirtalipova

We sat down with Dinara Mirtalipova to discuss her creative process, where she goes for inspiration, and her Moleskine Studio Notebook.

Stories
Sep 29, 2020

Moleskine x Skillshare: An Interview with Yukai Du

Explore the artwork and creativity of Yukai Du, illustrator, animator, and the visionary behind one of the stunning notebooks in the Moleskine Studio Notebook collection.

Stories
Sep 16, 2020
Updated: Sep 22, 2022

Moleskine x Skillshare: An Interview with Olimpia Zagnoli

Discover what inspires illustrator Olimpia Zagnoli, and how her creative perspective inspired her new Moleskine Studio notebook. Read more about where she finds inspiration and the story behind her Moleskine notebook.

Stories
Sep 14, 2020

Snail Mail Party Hopes to Lift Creators out of Quarantine Slumps—and Support the USPS

Get to know Snail Mail Party, a way to get creative and support the USPS at the same time.

Stories
Sep 3, 2020

Take a Deep Dive with Nathaniel Drew: Discover Your Creativity

Content creator Nathaniel Drew discusses finding his creative voice and uncovering inspiration online.

Stories
Aug 21, 2020
Updated: Mar 27, 2021

Meet Gia Graham: Designer, Hand Lettering Artist, and Illustrator

Gia Graham is a multi-talented, multi-hyphenate: a designer, hand lettering artist, illustrator, and Skillshare teacher based in Atlanta, Georgia. We caught up with Gia to discuss lettering, design, and who she’d invite to her dream creative dinner party.

Stories
Aug 19, 2020
Updated: Mar 27, 2021

Establishing Creative Rituals: Nikkolas Smith’s Sunday Sketch Series

Learn how to set your own creative practice with illustrator, artist, and artivist Nikkolas Smith.

Stories
Aug 18, 2020
Updated: Jul 5, 2022

Distance Learning: 8 Best Practices to Support Your Students Virtually

We’ve put together the best distance learning tips, best practices, and resources for teachers and school administrators to ensure the transition is both smooth and effective.

Stories
Jul 30, 2020
Updated: Mar 27, 2021

Skillshare Teachers on the Power of Creative Friendships

In the spirit of International Day of Friendship, we asked Skillshare teachers what their connections mean to them.

Stories
Jul 20, 2020
Updated: Sep 22, 2022

The Ultimate How-To Guide to Character Design with YouTube Star Jazza

Learn from Artist and YouTube Star Jazza as he walks us through tips on mastering character design and illustration.

Stories
Jun 29, 2020
Updated: Mar 27, 2021

The Healing Power of Art: A Conversation With Author, Creative, and Teacher Peggy Dean

Artist and author Peggy Dean sat down with us to share more about her creative journey, the magic of community, and how art has changed her life.

Stories
Jun 22, 2020
Updated: Mar 27, 2021

If You Write, You’re a Writer: A Conversation With Author and Teacher Rumaan Alam

Novelist Rumaan Alam shares what makes him the writer and person he is today.

Stories
Jun 18, 2020
Updated: Mar 27, 2021

What Three Black Creatives Want You to Know About Juneteenth

We spoke with three Black creatives and teachers in the Skillshare community — Yasmine Cheyenne, Vashti Harrison, and Justin Bridges — to learn more about what Juneteenth means to them, and how to keep taking action in the fight for racial justice.

Stories
Jun 15, 2020
Updated: Mar 27, 2021

Finding Your People, Finding Yourself: A Conversation With Creative Adam J. Kurtz

Artist & author Adam J. Kurtz details how community, creativity, and identity are interwoven in this Pride chat.

Stories
Jun 8, 2020

At Home In-Between: A Conversation With Artist & Illustrator Marie-Noëlle Wurm

Marie-Noëlle Wurm shares how embracing complexity in her artistic practice helps her find greater truth and compassion in her work.

Stories
Jun 2, 2020
Updated: Mar 27, 2021

There Is No Me Without the Queer Community: A Conversation with Ashley C. Ford

Acclaimed writer Ashley C. Ford joins us to discuss how staying personal is key to her creativity.

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