110. The Comfort of Knowing Your Path Isn't Wrong - Martine Severin

Hey Friend,

Have you ever felt like your creative path is all over the place? Today's episode of This Is How We Create feels like a warm hug for anyone who's wondering if they're doing it "right." Here's what you’ll discover in this episode.

THREE ARTISTS WHO LIGHT THE WAY:

• Elizabeth Catlett taught at HBCUs while developing her voice (because who says you can't do both?)

• Charles White worked with labor movements while mastering his craft (proof that life and art strengthen each other)

• Mary Sully navigated multiple cultural streams (showing us it's okay to contain multitudes)

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Creative Journeys

01:52 Exploring the Lives of Influential Artists

06:11 The Importance of Technical Skills and Commitment

08:09 Conclusion and Call to Action

REMEMBER: "Sometimes the river of your creativity might seem to be underground, but don't you worry now, it's still there..."

REAL TALK MOMENT: Not everyone's path looks like a perfectly curated Instagram feed. Some of us are:

• Working three jobs while making art

• Learning through community programs instead of fancy schools

• Finding our way through experience rather than formal training (Can I get an Amen!)

WOULD LOVE TO HEAR FROM YOU:

• How do you keep your creative practice alive during "drought" seasons?

• What unexpected experiences have shaped your creative voice?

• Do you relate to balancing multiple streams in your life?

Stay creative, friend,

Martine