Nate Hill is a photographer and digital artist known for his atmospheric and emotive compositions. As a formidable artist in the alternative/rock/metal circuit, he has photographed and created timeless artwork for some of the world’s most prolific bands including Tool, KoRn, Green Day and Parkway Drive. Nate’s first book ‘Read Between the Lines’ is available from the 14th March.
On this episode, Nate shares how his relentless commitment to daily practice has helped him refine his artistic identity, why persistence is the key to creative growth, the challenges of staying authentic while navigating social media’s expectations, how experimenting outside your comfort zone leads to breakthroughs. We discusses the intersection of music and visual storytelling, the value of physical art in a digital world, NFTs vs tactile art, why experimentation is the most powerful tool for artistic evolution and so much more.
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00:00 Intro
01:04 Why daily creative practice matters
09:45 Finding a unique creative style
14:30 Wha is ‘Anemoia’ and how does artwork create this?
23:55 Social media vs creative freedom
29:30 How nostalgia influences creativity
32:10 Resurgence of 90s music
46:42 How NFTs Are Changing Music & Art
55:40 Why physical art still holds value
1:03:08 Overcoming creative blocks & self-doubt
1:10:55 To be professional artist is a test of attrition and persistence
1:19:17 Final thoughts & advice for artists
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Follow Nate on Instagram: @natehill
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