Welcome to Creative Matters

You’re here! I’m beyond excited to welcome you to Creative Matters - a newsletter and your companion in navigating the beautiful complexitiy of creative life. I’m Martine Severin, photographer and host of the This is How We Create Podcast.

Why subscribe?

If you want the inside scoop on what makes creatives tick? Every Sunday, I’ll send you a fresh essay that dives deep into the insights from our latest podcast episode. While “This Is How We Create” brings you masterclasses with incredible artists of color, these weekly letters unpack the real talk about staying true to your creative voice.

What’s more, every other Friday, you’ll get our “Four Fun Finds” feature, where that week’s guest spills about their can’t-live-without creative tools, their go-to secret getaways, the quotes that keep them going, and more!

Subscribe for full access to all our thoughtful essays and our growing archives. But more than that? You’re joining a community of creators who are on this creative journey together.

Stay Creative,

Martine x

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