71 episodes
This is How We Create Martine Severin
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The This is How We Create podcast digs deeper into the creative life of contemporary artists of color. Discover what feeds their creativity and how they found (or are finding) their artistic voice. Through these intimate and candid conversations, you will gain insights into the lives of creative professionals of color that are hard to find anywhere else.
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71. How to Create Original Work as an Artist - Stephanie J. Woods
We’re often told to be original. We’re told to create work that no one else has ever created. In a world where information travels fast, where thoughts and ideas are generated by AI, where people create echoes of what someone else has done, what is originality?
In this episode of This Is How We Create, multimedia artist Stephanie J. Woods shares her unique approach to creating original collaborative visual art. Stephanie shares how she brings together sounds, poems, images, and sculptures to tell the stories from her life experiences.
Tune in to hear Stephanie's philosophy to remain creating meaningful work.
Episode Overview:
Keep up with your host Martine Severin https://martineseverin.com/
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This is How We Create is produced by Martine Severin and edited by Casandra Voltolina. Episode research conducted by Braila West.
Get to know Stephanie: https://www.stephaniejwoods.com/about-cv
Instagram: stephaniej.woods -
70. How to Explore Disability and Activism in Your Work - Genevieve Ramos
Show Notes: Have you thought about how you may include activism in your work? On today’s episode, painter Genevieve Ramos shares her journey as a disability advocate and surrealist artist.
We explore Genevieve’s early artistic exposure, her creative process, and delve into how she came to use surrealism in her work. Lastly, Genevieve opens up about managing pain and her mental health after tragedy.
Episode Overview:
Keep up with your host Martine Severin https://martineseverin.com/
Follow This Is How We Create on IG. https://www.instagram.com/thisishowwecreate_/
Follow Martine on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/martine.severin/
This is How We Create is produced by Martine Severin and edited by Casandra Voltolina. Episode research conducted by Braila West.
Get to know Genevieve: https://genevieveramos.art/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/genevieveramos.art/#
Buy Gevevieve’s Art: https://genevieveramos.art/contact -
69. How to get Almost Anything Done in 72 Hours - Martine Severin
In this solo episode, host Martine Severin shares with us the power of the "Micro Sprint" - a 72-hour framework to kickstart your productivity and gain career momentum.
If you are struggling with inertia and can’t seem to finish the projects you know will spark your career, turns out that dedicating a specific timeframe to complete your work can supercharge your projects as an artist, entrepreneur, or professional.
Blocking off just 3 days can unlock incredible achievements and growth opportunities you've been putting off.
Listen now to learn:
What a 72-hour micro sprint is and why it works
How to prepare and set yourself up for a productive sprint
Tips for staying motivated and avoiding burnout
Examples of what you can realistically accomplish in 72 hours
And more strategies to finally get things done!
Whether you're an artist needing motivation and inspiration, or a professional aiming for that next promotion - don't miss these micro sprint secrets! Hit play and learn how 72 hours can change your life.
Episode Overview:
Keep up with your host Martine Severin https://martineseverin.com/
Follow This Is How We Create on IG. https://www.instagram.com/thisishowwecreate_/
Follow Martine on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/martine.severin/
Download the Micro-Sprint Worksheet: https://bit.ly/3yFWd59
This episode of This How We Create is written, produced, and edited by Martine Severin. -
68. How to Create Art That Earns You a Living - Kamar Thomas
Is it possible to create art works that earns you well? Kamar Thomas, a passionate fine art painter and professor, joins us to speak about how to earn a living through your creative work. Kamar knows the ins and outs of moving beyond the myth of the struggling artist.
Tune in to hear the secrets to making a living as a creative and stay to learn how to create impactful work that resonates with your audience.
Don’t forget to check out Kamar’s book, The Artist's Creative Vision: How to Create Art that Makes Change and Earns a Living.
Episode Overview:
Keep up with your host Martine Severin https://martineseverin.com/
Follow This Is How We Create on IG. https://www.instagram.com/thisishowwecreate_/
Follow Martine on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/martine.severin/
This is How We Create is produced by Martine Severin and edited by Casandra Voltolina. Episode research conducted by Braila West.
Get to know Kamar : https://kamarthomas.com/who-is-kamar#/about/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ohkamar/#
Buy Kamar’s Art/Book : https://kamarthomas.com/book / https://kamarthomas.com/store -
67. How to Become a Printmaker - Katrina Andry
Show Notes: Have you ever thought about making your own artistic prints? Visual artist, Katrina Andry, shares her journey from growing up in New Orleans to discovering the world of printmaking. Katrina answers how to stand out as an artist and how to create work that resonates with the soul. If you’ve ever struggled or thought about how to weave symbolism in your work, this episode is for you.
Episode Overview:
Keep up with your host Martine Severin https://martineseverin.com
Follow This Is How We Create on IG. https://www.instagram.com/thisishowwecreate_
Follow Martine on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/martine.severin
This is How We Create is produced by Martine Severin and edited by Casandra Voltolina. Episode research conducted by Braila West.
Get to know Katrina: https://www.katrina-andry.com/about
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/k_andry/#
Buy Katrina’s Art: https://www.katrina-andry.com/get-in-touch -
66. How to Make a Movie You’d Want to See - Téa Lynor
If you've ever been interested in filmmaking, you will love learning how writer and filmmaker Téa Lynor brings her scripts to life. Téa writes vibrant narratives that spring from her values and personal life.
In this episode, Téa shares her insights on how to make ethical films, how to prioritize diversity in your work and how to build well-developed characters in the next story you're writing.
Lastly, don't forget to check out her award-winning film, The Graveyard Shift: https://youtu.be/EDR5JTerVk8?si=MtZA1Xu2Fei-7kcs
Episode Overview:
Keep up with your host Martine Severin https://martineseverin.com/
Follow This Is How We Create on IG.
https://www.instagram.com/thisishowwecreate_/
Follow Martine on Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/martine.severin/
This is How We Create is produced by Martine Severin and edited by Casandra Voltolina. Episode research conducted by Braila West.
Get to know Téa : https://tealynor.wixsite.com/tealynor/about
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/teatay04
Watch Téa’s Films :https://tealynor.wixsite.com/tealynor/films