An independent archive of enrichment through aesthetics, creativity, and curiosity–all informed by each other.
Hi, I'm Luminnelle. I'm an African-American artist and writer.
I created Think Pens to enrich myself through my want to know, think, and create, with a nonexclusive concentration on aesthetics.
Aesthetics is the branch of philosophy concerned with the nature and appreciation of art, beauty and good taste. –Department of Philosophy at the University of Georgia
Here, I emphasize appreciating and discussing aesthetics, the work behind them, and what informs them–both objectively and subjectively. As a result of what motivates this discussion, you and I will be learning a lot.
Think Pens is also home to Illuminated Letters, my free monthly creative digests that keep you up-to-date on my creative work and reflections. All of my art-related announcements are sent here first.
This is for you if:
- You enjoy creative expression and its inner workings
- You’re curious, enjoy learning, and really like to think about things
- You need a space away from discordant discussion
A gift for coming here
Everyone who subscribes on this website gets a free file download of my painting "Leukocoria".
What you get when you subscribe
Free subscribers get:
- Access to Illuminated Letters | My free monthly creative digest series.
- Occasional free posts & resources
- Access to the free post archive
- Access to the comment section
- Art & product announcements
- Early access to product launches (Paid members get earlier access)
Paid subscribers also get:
- Access to The Lightbox Journal | Patron-exclusive posts and reflections (makes up most of my posts)
- Access to the resource library (+ personal-use license)
- Full access to the archive
- Fourth-through-first-priority access to shop launches depending on your tier
How you'll receive my content
Alongside my blog, I have three individual newsletters you can subscribe to:
- Illuminated Letters | The numbered creativity and curiosity digest series. Includes roundups of Lightbox Journal posts. Sent on the last Tuesday of each month.
- Post-Up! | For those who want to be notified of each post. If you don't want this, just stick to Illuminated Letters for the monthly roundup. Sent out with each new post.
- Announcements | For those who want to receive art, product, and other standout updates. Sent out as needed.
Each email you receive from me will include links to my latest posts and any related posts for your convenience.
Thanks for reading
Hope you decide to stick around.
-Luminnelle