About

We Find Stories Where Others Just Shop

At Local Market Stories, we believe that markets are more than places of commerce — they are cultural theatres, rhythmical mosaics of daily life. From rural bazaars to bustling street stalls, every market is a gateway to the soul of a community. We don’t come to consume — we come to witness, to learn, and to create.

Our team of artists, writers, and researchers travels across continents, working directly with vendors, locals, and artisans to document, interpret, and share the visual poetry of marketplaces. Whether you’re a sketchbook traveler or a curious creative, we invite you to slow down and rediscover the beauty of the ordinary.

What We Explore

Visual storytelling

Everyday rituals

Found object creativity

Each market offers its own visual language. We train our eyes to catch fleeting details — a seller’s gesture, a worn-out label, a patch of shadow on oranges. Through mindful sketching and listening, we turn fleeting impressions into lasting expression.

Let’s Connect

We’re always open to collaborations and new markets to explore.

Our Creative Framework

We don’t teach strict technique — we offer processes to spark awareness. Our workshops and publications are designed to help creatives look deeper and respond honestly.

Observe

See beyond the obvious

Learn to read a market like a map — textures, flows, faces, and colors are all visual cues waiting to be decoded.

Engage

Connect with context

We encourage real conversations — with vendors, locals, even objects. Understanding their stories adds depth to your art.

Transform

Turn impressions into creation

From collage to soundscapes, from zines to sketches — every observation can become a creative act that honors what you’ve seen.

What You’ll Learn With Us

Markets are chaotic, but creativity thrives in unexpected places. Our sessions help you develop tools to make sense of it all and create art that reflects presence.

Urban field journaling

Cultural mapping techniques

Sensory-based sketching

Object-based storytelling

Market-inspired zine making