Odd mix, but these links are about figs...and a couple about creating art.

Figs

A primer on using fresh figs in cooking and baking. (Craftsy)

Fudgy fig roll cake. Sounds incredible! (BBC Good Food)

Upside-down fig cake. (Genius Kitchen)

A caramelized fruit tart made with fig and pistachio. WHOA. (The Original Dish)

Savory, but I had to include: roasted brussels sprouts with figs. Two of my favorite foods in one dish! (Only Gluten Free Recipes)

Also savory: fig pizza. Don't knock it til you've tried it (then you'll never knock it). (Baking Steel)

A truly gorgeous fruit tart. (Nathalie Bakes)

Apple fig polenta torte. It's elegant, and the fruit makes it ok for breakfast, I think. (All That Jas)

Creating

How to defeat your inner (bully) editor. Some good tips here. (PR News Wire)

The five stages of creating art. (Craftsy)

Why you should try a new craft! (Craftsy)

How to become a better artist in 30 days. (Craftsy)

Book of the week: Baking With Steel. I co-wrote this brilliant book, which drops in December! Check it out: it includes the delectable fig pizza pictured top!