Let’s unlock the power of your *imagination—the true creative currency.***

The Islands are a digital playground filled with free resources and tools to help you break out of ruts and rediscover your creativity.

Learn how cool ChatGPT can be.

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Learn how cool ChatGPT can be. 📀

The Islands is a creative escape offering free resources and structured guides to inspire you. Explore TimeWaves, an ever evolving network of art, ideas, and activities, or sign up for The Creativity Companion , a fun guide to using AI as a partner in creative exploration and self discovery.
Best viewed on a computer, The Islands site is designed to feel both real and surreal—like augmented reality. This intentional mix is meant to open your mind and, at times, lightly disorient you, much like a gentle psychedelic experience. We’ve reaped the benefits of seeing things from a different perspective, give it a try.
The Islands is for anyone feeling stuck in a creative rut, burnt out - looking for something new. Great for artists, creatives, searchers, dreamers and lifelong learners.
Get curious and click around, do a little intentional scrolling or simply take it in. See if there are any sparks. Start with The Creativity Companion, a guide that merges AI creativity, or tune into TimeWaves, our Broadcasting Network with channels designed to help you learn, play, regulate your nervous system.
The Islands were created by SpiderSpider, an open-concept creative studio operated by Bri Emery and Jen Gotch - and several of their Imaginary Friends.
Yes and no! The Islands exist online, but they’re also a reflection of the imagination -yours, ours . . . everyones. And like imagination itself, they’re always changing, expanding, and shape-shifting.
We recommend choosing a TimeWaves channel below and let your curiosity guide you. Select a channel from the menu, and get ready to scroll in a way that feels intentional and satisfying.

Your Guide to The Islands

Rediscover Your Creativity with AI as Your Guide.

Are you in a creative rut? Feeling burnt out and uninspired? Maybe even overwhelmed by AI? The Creativity Companion guide offers a new way forward—helping you spend time with ChatGPT as a fun activity to spark your imagination and ideas, with life changing prompts, you’ll discover so many ways back to your creativity and yourself.

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How it’s helped others

“An inspiring, fun way to explore creativity—The Islands’ prompts and stunning imagery profoundly shaped my journey and career.”

— Cara E.

“It's helping me to practice creating with abandon, to let go of my perfectionist tendencies, and to trust in my imagination.”

— Sarah H.

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Chicken gets dolphin out of a major doom scrolling rut.

TimeWaves is our ever-evolving broadcasting network, featuring immersive channels filled with process driven art and easy activities to encourage creativity and imagination.

Tune into our Free Channels Below

On the EZ Breezy channel you will find a visual and emotional reset, evoking the feeling of relaxing on a tropical island and helping your nervous system. Coming Soon.

PlayState is where imagination and creativity come to life through the spirit of play. Think hands-on, messy, playing freely like you did as a child.

Scribble 22 is a space to explore scribbling as a way to calm your nerves, shift your mindset, process emotions, and tap into a state of creative flow—no pressure, no rules.

High Times Highlights is Bri & Jen’s personal channel. Part tumblr, part friendship journal, part acid trip. Focused on process-driven art and fully committed to creative freedom. Coming Soon.