Side Quests with Aryn the Alchemist

Side Quests is for interdisciplinary artists who want to move beyond perfectionism and into creative freedom.

Launched 2 years ago

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Queering the Hero's Journey with Aryn & Samar

A recording from Aryn the Alchemist's live video

Apr 15 • Aryn the Alchemist and Samar Johnson

Introducing Side Quests

I may not know where I'm going, but I know I'm going to dilly dally.

Dec 11, 2025 • Aryn the Alchemist

Side Quests with Kenzi Rayelle

"A true metamorphosis is disgustingly messy."

Jun 20 • Aryn the Alchemist

How to become immune to cringe

Only you can release yourself from the shackles of other people's perceptions.

May 27 • Aryn the Alchemist

Side Quests Manifesto

Get in, alchemist. We're kneeling at the altar of messy creation and inspired action.

May 13 • Aryn the Alchemist

Desire is a Knife

Inanna, the flame of devotion and the disruptive force of eroticism.

Apr 10 • Aryn the Alchemist

Flop to the Top

Lessons modern artists can learn from medieval alchemists.

Mar 7 • Aryn the Alchemist

15 Creative Analog Side Quests

Multi-medium prompts for artists ready to stop doomscrolling and start creating.

Mar 5 • Aryn the Alchemist

How astrology can support your creative practice: Part 1

The intersection of artistic practice and planetary devotion

Feb 19 • Aryn the Alchemist

These aren't your average NPCs

In the 30 Days of Side Quest Challenge, you're invited to embody the character archetypes who offer you creative side quests.

Feb 13 • Aryn the Alchemist

Announcing the 30 Days of Side Quests Challenge

A free choose-your-own-adventure email challenge designed for artists and hesitant creatives to transmute freeze into freedom.

Feb 5 • Aryn the Alchemist

The Charcuterie Board Creative

If you’re an artist who expresses themselves through multiple mediums, I need you to know they’re all connected.

Feb 2 • Aryn the Alchemist

5 Side Quests for Cultivating Whimsy

Whimsy is a portal into knowing thyself.

Jan 21 • Aryn the Alchemist

Side Quest to the Underworld

One does not simply walk into the underworld. Unless you're trans.

Dec 30, 2025 • Aryn the Alchemist