My New Book on Kickstarter

Hey everyone – exciting news!

As some of you may have seen elsewhere, I’ve just launched my third coffee table book on Kickstarter:

Dopamine Driven Art

Here is a video about the project.

This isn’t “just another” collection.

Yes, it’s a greatest hits of my strongest images from the last decade, some of which you may have followed here on Patreon from sketchy first test shots to award-winning photographs.

But this book also has another layer:

I’ve spent years digging into how our brains actually respond to images, why some stick with us and others fade instantly.

I found that what makes an image unforgettable isn’t random luck, but dopamine-driven attention circuits you can actually strengthen.

That research made me re-evaluate my own practice:

• How do you compose so that an image can stop someone in their tracks?

• What role do novelty, surprise, and emotional honesty play?

• And how does all of this tie into creativity, memory, and even ADHD?

The book dives into those questions in short essays scattered around the photos. I hope that you’ll not only enjoy the imagery but also walk away seeing art, and maybe your own attention, a little differently.

For me, this is the most personal book I’ve ever made.

It’s not just “here are some pretty pictures,” but a record of what I’ve learned about myself, why images matter, and how they shape our inner world.

If you’ve enjoyed my work here on Patreon, this is the perfect way to both support it and to own a piece of it in the most tangible form I’ve ever produced.

👉 Here’s the Kickstarter link again.

If you’ve already backed, thank you!

If not, I’d love for you to take a look at the project, and just as importantly, spread the word. (Share this post anywhere you want).

Sharing is genuinely what makes or breaks these campaigns, and it means the world to me.

⬇️ But don't just take my word for it...

In science, every important paper is peer-reviewed. I decided to do something similar with this book: I sent a prerelease to photographers and artists I deeply admire, asking them to share their honest thoughts. Here’s some of what they said:
And do check out these guys' links - they are absolutely world class image makers:

Ellis Artimages
Instagram - Patreon

“Thomas delivers powerful, compelling photography surrounded by words that all creatives need to read.  It will open your eyes to the importance of creating personal work and managing yourself through the process.  Highly recommended!”

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JJ71 Photography
Instagram - Bluesky - Website

"This is not only another outstanding art book, but also an ambitious exploration of one of the most fundamental questions of human culture: Why art? Thomas tackles this timeless question with remarkable depth, insight, and visual brilliance, and he does not disappoint.

Dopamine Driven Art is a photographic essay, a philosophical reflection, and a celebration of creativity itself. It’s a book that resonates beyond the art world, inviting every reader to reflect on the role of beauty, inspiration, and desire in our lives.
I can wholeheartedly recommend this timeless work.
I am certain it will stand as one of Thomas Holm’s greatest contributions, a book to return to, to ponder, and to cherish."

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Dan Katz Photography
Instagram - Website

"The photography, of course, is a Wow. Gorgeous, elegant, and sensual. He’s the master. But the concept of the book is really fascinating, how dopamine has the power to ignite the creative spark, leading to unforgettable work. And how a few simple lifestyle changes can turn lethargy into productivity. Who knew!"

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Bob Walker Pursley
Instagram - website

“What I love about the book is that it gives a real insight into yourself as a human being, as well as how you go about creating and taking images.
I found the honesty about Thomas’s diagnosis and the detail of how he has worked through this to emerge from the darkness and continue to create some incredible images in both the book and his life to be very thought-provoking.
The detailed explanation of the process Thomas uses in creating great images, as well as the guidance that may help the known and undiagnosed ADHD audience, will resonate with a lot of people.
The lasting message for me is the recognition that you have to work hard at what you want to do to achieve the deserved ‘dopamine hit’.”

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Charles Nevols
Instagram - Bluesky

"Thomas Holm has produced another masterpiece, “Dopamine Driven Art.”

This book contains 160 pages of his finest photos, and in the accompanying text, he defines the creative process. It involves neurochemistry, especially dopamine, and personal ambition, i.e. passion and perseverance. Importantly, he charts a course that anyone can follow to realize their artistic vision.
"Dopamine Driven Art" is a mature and insightful book that will appeal to photographers and art aficionados alike.

If you’ve ever wondered why some images fade from memory while others stay with you for years, this book is for you!

👉 Support Dopamine Driven Art today and be among the first to hold a copy.