The River: Notes From the Studio

A monthly newsletter that explores creativity through books, techniques, artists, articles, practices - and of course, my own artwork, writing and curation.

By Ann Mitchell

The River: Notes From the Studio

The Residency I Gave Myself

An experiment in creating focused time for art-making

Jun 9•Ann Mitchell

Photography Looks at Childhood

Runs from May 1st through July 31st

May 2•Ann Mitchell

Photo-Critique Sunday

Finding your people and building community

Mar 26•Ann Mitchell

Inspiration & Childhood

Looking back at an early well-loved object

Feb 22•Ann Mitchell

Photography and Portraiture

Runs from January 1 - March 20, 2026

Jan 1•Ann Mitchell

Stuck and Unstuck

That seems to be the mantra for my life - and art - these days.

Nov 12, 2025•Ann Mitchell

Photography Looks at How We Live

Runs from October 1 - December 27, 2025

Sep 30, 2025•Ann Mitchell

Creativity and Music

Finding my rhythm in image-making

Sep 4, 2025•Ann Mitchell

A.I. and Photography

What I do and don't use it for

Aug 7, 2025•Ann Mitchell

Photography and the Photo Book

Publishing your photo book

Jun 30, 2025•Ann Mitchell

Finding Your Voice

Photography and Method

Jun 9, 2025•Ann Mitchell

Getting Unstuck

Starting a new body of work

May 4, 2025•Ann Mitchell

Photography and Our Environment

Earth Day is April 22nd!

Apr 11, 2025•Ann Mitchell

Photography Resists!

Showcase plus new monthly feature

Jan 7, 2025•Ann Mitchell