Neurodivergent Art Club w/ Jez Franck
@jezfranck.bsky.social
Space for Neurodivergent Creative folks with artist Jez Franck 🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️⚧️ - join the club on Substack, FB and Discord
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Over on the clock app, I am sharing a video every day of advent for #neurodivergent artists to protect your creativity and calm this festive season! www.tiktok.com/@jezunderthe...
December 3, 2025 at 8:59 AM
Over on the clock app, I am sharing a video every day of advent for #neurodivergent artists to protect your creativity and calm this festive season! www.tiktok.com/@jezunderthe...
Friday review. Somehow managed to be busy and not complete anything!
Honestly I am putting myself down for laughs (an ND trait my therapist constantly tells me off about) as it was a pretty good week overall. I just always have more ideas than capacity to do things!
#neurodivergent #artist
Honestly I am putting myself down for laughs (an ND trait my therapist constantly tells me off about) as it was a pretty good week overall. I just always have more ideas than capacity to do things!
#neurodivergent #artist
November 28, 2025 at 11:29 AM
Friday review. Somehow managed to be busy and not complete anything!
Honestly I am putting myself down for laughs (an ND trait my therapist constantly tells me off about) as it was a pretty good week overall. I just always have more ideas than capacity to do things!
#neurodivergent #artist
Honestly I am putting myself down for laughs (an ND trait my therapist constantly tells me off about) as it was a pretty good week overall. I just always have more ideas than capacity to do things!
#neurodivergent #artist
Needing to suffer for your #art is such a nonsense. I think we have an obsession in Yt Western cultures with equating pain with virtue - especially when it comes to bring creative. Sucking all the joy out of art seems a silly idea to me - how about you?
November 24, 2025 at 7:29 PM
Needing to suffer for your #art is such a nonsense. I think we have an obsession in Yt Western cultures with equating pain with virtue - especially when it comes to bring creative. Sucking all the joy out of art seems a silly idea to me - how about you?
Body Doubling for ND Artists
Why it helps: less overwhelm, more focus, easier starts, gentler momentum.
Great for: sketching, journaling, admin, editing, and That One Thing you keep avoiding.
Q: What creative task becomes easier when someone else is simply “there”?
Why it helps: less overwhelm, more focus, easier starts, gentler momentum.
Great for: sketching, journaling, admin, editing, and That One Thing you keep avoiding.
Q: What creative task becomes easier when someone else is simply “there”?
November 23, 2025 at 2:38 PM
Body Doubling for ND Artists
Why it helps: less overwhelm, more focus, easier starts, gentler momentum.
Great for: sketching, journaling, admin, editing, and That One Thing you keep avoiding.
Q: What creative task becomes easier when someone else is simply “there”?
Why it helps: less overwhelm, more focus, easier starts, gentler momentum.
Great for: sketching, journaling, admin, editing, and That One Thing you keep avoiding.
Q: What creative task becomes easier when someone else is simply “there”?
I’ve been sitting with that resistance lately, listening to what it’s trying to say rather than wrestling it into silence.
If you’ve been feeling that push/pull too, this week’s post might meet you where you are.
neurodivergentartclub.substack.com/p/when-resis...
If you’ve been feeling that push/pull too, this week’s post might meet you where you are.
neurodivergentartclub.substack.com/p/when-resis...
November 22, 2025 at 12:35 PM
I’ve been sitting with that resistance lately, listening to what it’s trying to say rather than wrestling it into silence.
If you’ve been feeling that push/pull too, this week’s post might meet you where you are.
neurodivergentartclub.substack.com/p/when-resis...
If you’ve been feeling that push/pull too, this week’s post might meet you where you are.
neurodivergentartclub.substack.com/p/when-resis...
Scotland didn’t fix my restlessness or worry - it just gave it better scenery.
This week’s post is about the kind of stillness that takes practice, not luck.
Notes from the Land of Long Light
janifranck.wordpress.com/2025/10/26/n...
#NDArtClub #NeurodivergentCreatives #CreativeRest
This week’s post is about the kind of stillness that takes practice, not luck.
Notes from the Land of Long Light
janifranck.wordpress.com/2025/10/26/n...
#NDArtClub #NeurodivergentCreatives #CreativeRest
October 26, 2025 at 12:33 PM
Scotland didn’t fix my restlessness or worry - it just gave it better scenery.
This week’s post is about the kind of stillness that takes practice, not luck.
Notes from the Land of Long Light
janifranck.wordpress.com/2025/10/26/n...
#NDArtClub #NeurodivergentCreatives #CreativeRest
This week’s post is about the kind of stillness that takes practice, not luck.
Notes from the Land of Long Light
janifranck.wordpress.com/2025/10/26/n...
#NDArtClub #NeurodivergentCreatives #CreativeRest
Reminded today of the 'Union Jill' from the 1990s road protests. A tradition to revive? A flag for progressive unity and not division.
August 31, 2025 at 2:05 PM
Reminded today of the 'Union Jill' from the 1990s road protests. A tradition to revive? A flag for progressive unity and not division.
WIP | JourneySpiral: Small Worlds
Here’s a glimpse into the making of my piece for the Small Worlds exhibition at The Winchester Gallery. Marked with glyphs from the JourneySpiral, an imagined language tracing back through cultural severance, reweaving what was lost through ritual and mark-making.
Here’s a glimpse into the making of my piece for the Small Worlds exhibition at The Winchester Gallery. Marked with glyphs from the JourneySpiral, an imagined language tracing back through cultural severance, reweaving what was lost through ritual and mark-making.
June 4, 2025 at 6:10 PM
WIP | JourneySpiral: Small Worlds
Here’s a glimpse into the making of my piece for the Small Worlds exhibition at The Winchester Gallery. Marked with glyphs from the JourneySpiral, an imagined language tracing back through cultural severance, reweaving what was lost through ritual and mark-making.
Here’s a glimpse into the making of my piece for the Small Worlds exhibition at The Winchester Gallery. Marked with glyphs from the JourneySpiral, an imagined language tracing back through cultural severance, reweaving what was lost through ritual and mark-making.
The Brighid Flame is lit!
Unsurprisingly during a tumultuous time, the Whirlpool card has shown up today. Rapid change, emotional turmoil and excitement.
"Whirlpool" signals rapid change and urges you to surrender to it rather than resist. These changes can spark creativity!
Unsurprisingly during a tumultuous time, the Whirlpool card has shown up today. Rapid change, emotional turmoil and excitement.
"Whirlpool" signals rapid change and urges you to surrender to it rather than resist. These changes can spark creativity!
April 21, 2025 at 3:55 PM
The Brighid Flame is lit!
Unsurprisingly during a tumultuous time, the Whirlpool card has shown up today. Rapid change, emotional turmoil and excitement.
"Whirlpool" signals rapid change and urges you to surrender to it rather than resist. These changes can spark creativity!
Unsurprisingly during a tumultuous time, the Whirlpool card has shown up today. Rapid change, emotional turmoil and excitement.
"Whirlpool" signals rapid change and urges you to surrender to it rather than resist. These changes can spark creativity!
It's been one of those weeks for my community (again) - here are some thoughts on the more personal implications, what it feels like to be 'collateral damage' in the culture war
beautifulgarbagefactory.substack.com/.../trans...
beautifulgarbagefactory.substack.com/.../trans...
April 16, 2025 at 5:16 PM
It's been one of those weeks for my community (again) - here are some thoughts on the more personal implications, what it feels like to be 'collateral damage' in the culture war
beautifulgarbagefactory.substack.com/.../trans...
beautifulgarbagefactory.substack.com/.../trans...
More #JourneySpiral symbols are flowing from my hands
April 9, 2025 at 1:32 PM
More #JourneySpiral symbols are flowing from my hands
Did you know that you can snip the last 1cm off the stems on cut supermarket basil, stick it in water and it will take root?
Either leave it in there, where it will keep for quite a while/ plant in a pot with compost for full sized plants! Free fresh basil all summer from a £1 bunch - nice one!
Either leave it in there, where it will keep for quite a while/ plant in a pot with compost for full sized plants! Free fresh basil all summer from a £1 bunch - nice one!
April 7, 2025 at 7:46 AM
Did you know that you can snip the last 1cm off the stems on cut supermarket basil, stick it in water and it will take root?
Either leave it in there, where it will keep for quite a while/ plant in a pot with compost for full sized plants! Free fresh basil all summer from a £1 bunch - nice one!
Either leave it in there, where it will keep for quite a while/ plant in a pot with compost for full sized plants! Free fresh basil all summer from a £1 bunch - nice one!
RIP Madmartigan :(
April 2, 2025 at 8:52 AM
RIP Madmartigan :(
March 28, 2025 at 12:21 PM
A reminder that sometimes we win #redkite #conservation
March 3, 2025 at 6:28 PM
A reminder that sometimes we win #redkite #conservation
Red Kite vs Carrion Crow in the New Forest
March 3, 2025 at 6:03 PM
Red Kite vs Carrion Crow in the New Forest
In which I talk about the deeper meaning behind old objects and why I love to work with, photograph and draw them
beautifulgarbagefactory.substack.com/p/drawing-th...
beautifulgarbagefactory.substack.com/p/drawing-th...
March 1, 2025 at 10:41 AM
In which I talk about the deeper meaning behind old objects and why I love to work with, photograph and draw them
beautifulgarbagefactory.substack.com/p/drawing-th...
beautifulgarbagefactory.substack.com/p/drawing-th...
Really enjoyed journalling online for an hour with my collective on Sunday - recording us up now for supporters. Join us on the last Sunday of March for another one!
February 25, 2025 at 7:33 AM
Really enjoyed journalling online for an hour with my collective on Sunday - recording us up now for supporters. Join us on the last Sunday of March for another one!
This is encouraging
February 21, 2025 at 7:55 AM
This is encouraging
Operation 'crow friend' is going well with three regulars to the treat table - who all recognise me calling them and come over for snacks #crowfriend
February 16, 2025 at 5:40 PM
Operation 'crow friend' is going well with three regulars to the treat table - who all recognise me calling them and come over for snacks #crowfriend
Way back in lockdown, a conversation with fellow artist Dave Hubble introduced me to the word 'Bricolage' - here's how this word relates to my art practice since then, and what it means.
beautifulgarbagefactory.substack.com/p/the-art-of...
beautifulgarbagefactory.substack.com/p/the-art-of...
February 14, 2025 at 11:51 AM
Way back in lockdown, a conversation with fellow artist Dave Hubble introduced me to the word 'Bricolage' - here's how this word relates to my art practice since then, and what it means.
beautifulgarbagefactory.substack.com/p/the-art-of...
beautifulgarbagefactory.substack.com/p/the-art-of...
In January, I reignited my creativity through art journaling. These intuitive journal entries help me explore deeper meanings in my artwork and maintain momentum. If you need a supportive space, join my online sessions - more details here.
beautifulgarbagefactory.substack.com/p/january-ro...
beautifulgarbagefactory.substack.com/p/january-ro...
February 4, 2025 at 5:24 PM
In January, I reignited my creativity through art journaling. These intuitive journal entries help me explore deeper meanings in my artwork and maintain momentum. If you need a supportive space, join my online sessions - more details here.
beautifulgarbagefactory.substack.com/p/january-ro...
beautifulgarbagefactory.substack.com/p/january-ro...
Imbolc blessings to all
February 1, 2025 at 5:36 PM
Imbolc blessings to all
What are you good at? What can you contribute? Fighting is hardly anything of a revolution at all
February 1, 2025 at 5:35 PM
What are you good at? What can you contribute? Fighting is hardly anything of a revolution at all
Studio update - January has been very sketchbook based as I get to grips with new ideas, techniques and materials
February 1, 2025 at 8:57 AM
Studio update - January has been very sketchbook based as I get to grips with new ideas, techniques and materials