Why Artists Need to Leave the House: Travel, Creativity, and Keeping Your Sense of Wonder Alive

Where Am I Going?

In this episode, I step away from the polished updates and talk from the heart about a heavy creative slump I’ve been facing. I dive into the modern sickness of mindless scrolling as an escape from an overwhelming to-do list, the pressure of living up to past successes, and the paralyzing anxiety of navigating things we cannot control. ✦　✦　✦ Follow me: Website:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠https://www.ai-tomioka.work/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.ai-tomioka.work/] Discord:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠https://discord.gg/yQFb4BrmXE⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://discord.gg/yQFb4BrmXE] Newsletter:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠https://www.ai-tomioka.work/#subscribe⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.ai-tomioka.work/#subscribe] ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Princess and the Blade, Book 1 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0G93LFJ55?&linkCode=ll1&tag=aitommylove0b-20&linkId=68c36e8e4ea822927948052798bfabe8&language=en_US&ref_=as_li_ss_tl]is on Amazon! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Add my book to your TBR list!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/245509857-the-princess-and-the-blade-book-1]

Why Artists Need to Leave the House: Travel, Creativity, and Keeping Your Sense of Wonder Alive

In this episode, I talk about why it's so important for artists to get out of the house and step out of their daily routines. If you want to keep your creativity and curiosity fresh and inspired, sometimes you just need a change of scenery! The Artist's Way: https://amzn.to/4vpyxty Try Audible for FREE for 30 days: https://amzn.to/4dr0lqj(These are affiliate links, which means I may earn a small commission if you sign up or purchase my book. It helps support my work as an independent creator 🫶)✦　✦　✦ Follow me: Website:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠https://www.ai-tomioka.work/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.ai-tomioka.work/] Discord:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠https://discord.gg/yQFb4BrmXE⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://discord.gg/yQFb4BrmXE] Newsletter:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠https://www.ai-tomioka.work/#subscribe⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.ai-tomioka.work/#subscribe] ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Princess and the Blade, Book 1 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0G93LFJ55?&linkCode=ll1&tag=aitommylove0b-20&linkId=68c36e8e4ea822927948052798bfabe8&language=en_US&ref_=as_li_ss_tl]is on Amazon! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Add my book to your TBR list!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/245509857-the-princess-and-the-blade-book-1]

Where Should You Post Your Art in 2026? Navigating the 2026 Social Media Chaos

In this episode, we explore the strengths and weaknesses of today’s biggest platforms—including Instagram, YouTube, TikTok, Threads, and Pinterest—from an indie creator's perspective! ✦　✦　✦ Follow me: Website:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠https://www.ai-tomioka.work/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.ai-tomioka.work/] Discord:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠https://discord.gg/yQFb4BrmXE⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://discord.gg/yQFb4BrmXE] Newsletter:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠https://www.ai-tomioka.work/#subscribe⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.ai-tomioka.work/#subscribe] ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Princess and the Blade, Book 1 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0G93LFJ55?&linkCode=ll1&tag=aitommylove0b-20&linkId=68c36e8e4ea822927948052798bfabe8&language=en_US&ref_=as_li_ss_tl]is on Amazon! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Add my book to your TBR list!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/245509857-the-princess-and-the-blade-book-1]

Protecting Your Creative Space from Toxic Comments

In this episode, we examine the psychology of negative comments in online fandom spaces, my honest experiences dealing with haters, and discuss some strategies for creators/shippers/artists to maintain their artistic boundaries from heartless comments. SuiShino Fan Website: https://www.ai-tomioka.work/my-dearest-sword [https://www.ai-tomioka.work/my-dearest-sword] Powerpuff Girls Doujinshi: ⁠https://www.snafu-comics.com/powerpuffgirls/archive⁠ [https://www.snafu-comics.com/powerpuffgirls/archive] ✦　✦　✦ Follow me: Website:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠https://www.ai-tomioka.work/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.ai-tomioka.work/] Discord:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠https://discord.gg/yQFb4BrmXE⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://discord.gg/yQFb4BrmXE] Newsletter:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠https://www.ai-tomioka.work/#subscribe⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.ai-tomioka.work/#subscribe] ⁠⁠⁠⁠The Princess and the Blade, Book 1 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0G93LFJ55?&linkCode=ll1&tag=aitommylove0b-20&linkId=68c36e8e4ea822927948052798bfabe8&language=en_US&ref_=as_li_ss_tl]is on Amazon! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Add my book to your TBR list!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/245509857-the-princess-and-the-blade-book-1]

PPGZA Chapter 5 Is Finally Done!!!!!! Why It Matters to Me So Much

In this episode, I talk about my fan continuation PPGZ comic, Powerpuff Girls Z Awesome!! and what it means to me as a creator and the HUGE fan of the original series. Why I switched from black and white to full color, the fan work that inspired this whole project (Powerpuff Girls Doujinshi), and the creative philosophy behind my original characters. Join my ko-fi membership!☕: https://ko-fi.com/aitommylove [https://ko-fi.com/aitommylove] Read my comic!: https://www.ai-tomioka.work/powerpuff-girls-z-awesome [https://www.ai-tomioka.work/powerpuff-girls-z-awesome] Powerpuff Girls Doujinshi: https://www.snafu-comics.com/powerpuffgirls/archive [https://www.snafu-comics.com/powerpuffgirls/archive] ✦　✦　✦ Follow me: Website:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠https://www.ai-tomioka.work/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.ai-tomioka.work/] Discord:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠https://discord.gg/yQFb4BrmXE⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://discord.gg/yQFb4BrmXE] Newsletter:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠https://www.ai-tomioka.work/#subscribe⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.ai-tomioka.work/#subscribe] ⁠⁠⁠The Princess and the Blade, Book 1 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0G93LFJ55?&linkCode=ll1&tag=aitommylove0b-20&linkId=68c36e8e4ea822927948052798bfabe8&language=en_US&ref_=as_li_ss_tl]is on Amazon! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Add my book to your TBR list!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/245509857-the-princess-and-the-blade-book-1]