Richard Hammond

I am the founder of 9Mousai and am deeply interested in creativity and what inspires it. My main passions are writing, film and music but I have huge respect for all the arts. I'm also an animal lover and have a little cat called Winston and enjoy the occasional whiskey or two...

Music
Richard Hammond
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The Best Vocal Warm Ups For Singers
Before any performance or practice session, it is important to prepare both your body and your voice to make sure…
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Art
Richard Hammond
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How to Find Inspiration for Your Art
Finding inspiration as an artist can at times be a struggle. Just as a writer would experience ‘writer’s block’ or…
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Film & TV
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5 Of The Best Manga Films Ever
Manga is a hugely popular type of animation originating from Japan and with fans all over the world. here we…
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Film & TV
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4 Of The Best Short Stories Which Were Made Into Films
There are so many short stories today that choosing one and not the other is a problem in itself. However,…
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Film & TV
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7 Of the Most Depressing Movies Ever Made
Had a bad day? Hate your life? Thinking you are probably the most unlucky person in the entire universe? These…
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Photography
Richard Hammond
753
5 Best Photography Magazines for Beginers
If you are just starting out in photography it can be difficult to know what you need to do to…
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Art
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Different Techniques For Painting With Watercolours: The Artists Guide
We take you through the different ways you can use watercolour techniques to create amazingly beautiful paintings...
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Art
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How to Make It as an Artist: 8 Steps to Success
If you are not quite sure where to turn to get your art career started we have some useful advice…
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Film & TV
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The 7 Most Beautiful Anime Movies
The earliest anime films date back to 1917, in Japan the production of these great pieces of work hasn’t stopped…
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Art
Richard Hammond
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Art Lovers: 3 Inspirational Artist Couples
We take a look into the lives of famous artist couples to see how they have made their mark in…
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Photography
Richard Hammond
154
11 Amazing and Beautiful Animal Photography Shots
Professional photographer Sam Wilde gives us the low down on his best shots of animals in their natural habitat. There…
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Comedy
Richard Hammond
217
Comic Countdown: The 5 Best New Stand Up Comedians
There can never be too much humor in the world. It makes the world a better place actually. So, here…
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Film & TV
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7 of the Best and Most Inspirational Short Films
These films have inspired us creatively, they are unique and well made and range from the woderfully funny to heart…
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Animation
Richard Hammond
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2D & 3D: The Different Types of Animation
From basic 2D transitions to highly detailed 3D animations, our visuals are constantly flooded with animation we run through of…
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Photography
Richard Hammond
120
The Different Types of Camera
Sometimes it can be difficult to know which camera is best suited to your needs. Don't worry, though. We have…
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Writing
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Steps to Getting a Book Published for the First Time
So you have written, re-written, checked, and re-written and your masterpiece is ready. How do you make those first steps…
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Art
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Art Therapy: The Healing Powers of Art for Mental Health
Taking up creative activities is a therapeutic way to calm and relax the mind, creating a peaceful environment to escape…
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Film & TV
Richard Hammond
514
Learning the Art of Filmmaking
Anyone with a camera phone is a potential filmmaker these days, so if you’ve been tempted by the prospect of…
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Film & TV
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181
What is an Indie Film?
From Grosse Pointe Blank (1997), Being John Malkovich (1999), and Withnail & I (1987), to The Usual Suspects (1995), Pulp…
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Film & TV
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How to Become a Movie Producer
If you enjoy being behind the camera but don’t want to pursue the cinematographer or director route, or need to…
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Photography
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How Old is Photography?
In contrast to other art forms – like music, writing and painting – photography is unique because it has technology…
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Poetry
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What is Pastoral Poetry?
As the name suggests, pastoral poetry is at its most basic, poetry about pastures. More specifically, it is poetry about…
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Art
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2,262
Oil Pastel Techniques For Beginners
Oil pastels were first popularized by Kanae Yamamoto in Japan at the end of World War I. Yamamoto was keen…
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Film & TV
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The Best Steadicams for Filming
If you are planning on filming some high-quality movie scenes or pro level photography you are going to need the…
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Comedy
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The 7 Best London Comedy Clubs
London is certainly not short on comedy clubs but if you’re keen on an evening full of belly laughs rather…
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Calligraphy
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Where to Learn Calligraphy Online
Calligraphy is an art form that requires time, dedication and love. Therefore, newcomers need plenty of resources and help when…
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Acting
Richard Hammond
139
Learn The Meisner Technique
The Meisner technique is one of the most intense and respected acting methods for aspiring actors. It was developed by…
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Acting
Richard Hammond
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The Stanislavski System For Method Acting
What is the Stanislavski method? Widely considered to be the influence for method acting, the Stanislavski method is a popular…
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Art
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How to Draw a Dog
Everyone knows that the dog is a mans best friend and we tend to agree! They are also a great…
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Acting
Richard Hammond
117
How To Get An Acting Agent
Though having an agent isn’t an essential part of securing work as an actor it is recommended for several reasons.…
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