Stories of Art, Creativity and the People Who Make It
For many people, art is not a hobby — it is how they survived, healed or finally understood themselves. In these personal stories, painters, musicians, dancers, writers, photographers and makers share how creativity entered their lives, what it cost, and why they keep going.
Some storytellers are professional artists; many are not. All of them have a real relationship with making things. Watch their stories, and if art has shaped your life, share yours.
Do I need to be a professional artist to share an art story?
No. Anyone whose life has been shaped by creativity — making art, music, writing or anything else — is welcome to share their story.
Can I show my artwork in my story?
Yes. Video stories can include your own work, as long as you own the rights to everything you show.
Is there a contest for creative stories?
OneStoryPlanet runs the Creator Showdown, a storytelling contest with cash prizes. See the Creator Showdown page for current details.