The Observationalist

About the Substack

The Observationalist is all about paying attention, creative practice, art and design, drawing, and living in the midwest. From the desk of picture book illustrator, Carrie Shryock.

About Carrie Shryock

An illustrator by trade, an observationalist by nature.

Is this your Substack? Submit changes.

The Observationalist's recommended Substacks

Am I Doing This Right? logo
Lian Cho

Am I Doing This Right?

Comics and musings about illustrating, life, and navigating my 20s through the end of the world.

8K+
free subscribers
The Little Things logo
Cait B.

The Little Things

Welcome to The Little Things, a weekly note where I peel open my journals, sharing my creative endeavors, discoveries, inspiration, and tips to apply to your own practice.

2K+
free subscribers
Slowpoke logo
Carson Ellis

Slowpoke

Arts & Entertainment every Monday from Carson Ellis

100+
paid subscribers
34K+
free subscribers
MOONBOW logo
Taylor Sterling

MOONBOW

Moonboow is a newsletter for adults about children's books.

4K+
free subscribers
Rat Cruise logo
1K+
free subscribers