Dopamine Driven Art

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Dopamine Driven Art

First Edition – Fine Art Nude Photography by Thomas Holm

 

Some books are meant to be glanced at.

This one is meant to be felt.

Dopamine Driven Art is more than a collection of photographs.

It is a study of what makes us look, what holds our attention, and what stirs something wordless inside.

For over a decade, photographer Thomas Holm has explored the fine line between beauty and emotion, between the moment you see and the moment you feel.

Here, his signature art-nude photography is paired with a rare glimpse into the creative mind itself: how focus, anticipation, and the brain’s dopamine system shape the images we create and the images that stay with us.

This 192-page volume brings together more than 120 artworks, photographed in volcanic deserts, bare studios, and quiet Scandinavian light.

Each image is riveting, unhurried, and charged with presence. 

The accompanying essays reveal a deep curiosity about what art actually does to us, why certain pictures compel us to return again and again.

Printed as a Swiss-bound soft-touch hardcover book, Dopamine Driven Art opens flat, inviting slow, tactile reading.
The pages are 150 g Gallery Art paper, smooth yet weighty, giving every photograph a luminous depth.

This is the First Edition, created in limited numbers, and once it’s gone, it will not be reprinted in this form.

Originally funded via Kickstarter, where it reached DKK 191,685 (≈ USD 27,500) from collectors and art enthusiasts around the world, the book now returns in a direct release, available here while stock lasts.

If you believe that art should touch both the eye and the mind, this book belongs in your hands and on your shelf.

Order your copy today and experience how curiosity, chemistry, and the human form come together on the printed page.

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Gary Breckheimer
Invitation into the mind of an artist

“Dopamine Driven Art by Thomas Holm is more than a collection of photographic art—it’s an exploration into the impulses and inspirations that drive his creative journey. Holm reveals how dopamine fuels his artistic process, guiding him through moments of discovery and expression.
What has always stood out to me in Holm’s work is his mastery of light, texture, and atmosphere. His imagery feels both precise and organic, as though each frame captures something inevitable rather than staged. The models he works with embody this perfectly, falling into poses that seem effortless yet deeply evocative.
This book isn’t just a showcase of photography; it’s an invitation into the mind of an artist who shapes raw emotion into striking visual form.”

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Charles Nevols
An invaluable guide for the artist and spectator

“Thomas Holm has produced another masterpiece, Dopamine Driven Art.”
This book contains 160 pages of his finest photos. 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 bring their artistic vision to life. Thus, “Dopamine Driven Art” becomes an invaluable guide for the artist and spectator alike.”

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Marcus Lee Wilde, Rewild Photo
The neuroscience behind motivation

“Once again, Thomas delivers beautiful art-nude photographs! 
Only this time, he delves even deeper into what makes him tick as an artist. He describes not only his own motivation, but a scientifically accurate description of the neuroscience behind motivation in general. 
This book is a wonderful experience for those seeking to enjoy the female form in Nature while also exploring the nature of their own desires.”

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Dan Katz Photography
Gorgeous, elegant, and sensual

“The photography, of course, is a Wow. Gorgeous, elegant, and sensual. He’s the master. However, the concept of the book is truly 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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Marius Budu
A powerful exploration of creativity and connection

“Dopamine Driven Art is a powerful exploration of creativity and connection through the nude form. The images feel both raw and elevated, carrying the weight of honesty that Thomas speaks of in his text. 
As an artist myself, I deeply relate to his description of creation as a necessity rather than a pastime - of using photography to process and make sense of the world. That intimacy and presence he describes comes through clearly in the work, making it not just seen, but felt.”