Malcolm Thorndike Nicholson

Malcolm is a writer and filmmaker living in Brooklyn. He covers topics in film, literature, philosophy, science and LGBTQ issues. His work has appeared in The New Republic, VICE, Narratively, and Art in America, among other publications. He is currently finishing an MFA in directing at Brooklyn College. Website: https://mt-nicholson.com

Air-force service member takes his sons canoeing at sunset out on the lake.

Creativity

Veteran Scott Thompson's photography leads with curiosity

Photographer and Adobe Stock Contributor Scott Thompson’s portfolio, which largely focuses on veterans and servicemembers, is the result not just of being curious about people and their daily lives, but the trust that comes with building a relationship with your subjects.

10-07-2022

Talking with tiger sharks: Patrick Masse’s images bring us into conversation with the animal world

Photography

Talking with tiger sharks: Patrick Masse’s images bring us into conversation with the animal world

Creating simple, beautiful, and evocative images of 60,000-pound mammals like Humpback whales requires a photographer like Patrick Masse. He spoke to us about how he creates his work.

06-16-2022

Illustration by Lynne Hardy.

Stock

Artist Lynne Hardy’s illustrations honor her family’s Navajo past, present, and future

Adobe Stock contributor and ADF recipient illustrator Lynne Hardy’s scenes of daily life, vast southwest landscapes or traditional Navajo crafts are inspired by and convey a feeling of Hózhó.

03-23-2022

Illustration of hands holding the earth.

news

Wiji Lacsamana’s whimsical world of Filipino beliefs, personal rituals, and heritage

Interview with Wiji Lacsamana, an ADF recipient 2021. Discussing their background, inspirations, and creative process.

01-25-2022

Bright pink abstract art.

Creativity

Years of video: Adobe Stock reaches 20 million videos

Adobe Stock surpassed 20 million videos. Even if each video were five seconds long, it would still take someone 190 years to watch everything.

03-17-2021

The Alphabet of Sleep

Typography

How to create new typefaces: Two design pros share their process

The development and design of typography is driven as much by available technology as it is by artistic motive. Serifs, for example, are believed to ...

09-25-2020

A Look Inside Box of Motion

Creativity

A Look Inside Box of Motion

The animations of Anastasia Shakutneva, also known as Box of Motion, have made her a popular artist on on Adobe Stock. Looking through her collection, ...

05-22-2020

Opening the Window with Movement Response

Creative Inspiration & Trends

Opening the Window with Movement Response

“Window” is a resilient word with a curious etymology. It’s derived from the old Norse word vindauga, which translates roughly to “wind eye.” It replaced ...

05-13-2020

Jake Bartlett still image.

Creative Inspiration & Trends

Jake’s World in Motion

A still from motion graphics work by Jake in Motion.

03-11-2020

Abstract handmade design by Julia Dreams.

news

Handmade Design in a Digital World

It might seem like decades ago, but it was only around 2014 that Normcore was the design trend on everyone’s mind. Fashion designers like Marc ...

02-26-2020

Look Don’t Touch: The Rise of Drone Footage

Creativity

Look Don’t Touch: The Rise of Drone Footage

When Jacques Cousteau’s “Le Monde du Silence” was released in 1956, it brought audiences into a world few had experienced before: the deep sea. By ...

02-12-2020

Environmental Documentary Captures the Gamut of Our Climate-Conscious Times

Creativity

Environmental Documentary Captures the Gamut of Our Climate-Conscious Times

2019 might mark the year history remembers as a turning point in how we collectively think about climate change.

01-27-2020

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