This is How We Create

Martine Severin
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  • Visual Arts
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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.

  1. 3d ago ·  Video

    How to Do the Scary Thing - Martine Severin (Replay)

    Registration for No Fear November opens on October 20!   What is the cost of inaction in your life? How many projects do you have as ideas but aren't putting any effort into? In this episode, I share the psychological framework you need to break free from fear patterns and stop waiting for motivation to strike.   You will uncover why action must precede confidence, how to leverage temporal landmarks to reset your mind, and the 25-minute strategy that dismantles creative resistance.   Reclaim your momentum, run your own no-fear month, and start keeping the high-stakes promises you make to yourself.    Chapters 00:00  The Unsent Pitches Holding Us Back  01:29  Story Time: A Fireplace Epiphany in Saugatuck  03:48  The No-Fear Month Challenge  05:00  Unlearning #1: Action Precedes Confidence  06:13  Unlearning #2: The Fresh Start Effect  07:42  Unlearning #3: You Do Not Need Desire to Act  08:10  Step 1: Pick Three Specific, Completable Actions  09:30  Step 2: Put It on the Calendar  10:32  Keeping Promises to Yourself (The Swedish Fish Lesson)  12:56  Step 3: 25-Minute Timers and ADHD Strategies  15:24  Dismantling Brain Objections and Fear of Rejection  17:17  Environment Design and Body Doubling Tools   Listen to the show on your favorite streaming platform! Apple Podcasts: http://bit.ly/4fcopgQ Spotify: http://bit.ly/4fdkiBs YouTube:  Support the Show Website: http://www.martineseverin.com Follow on Instagram: @martine.severin | @thisishowwecreate_ Subscribe to the Newsletter: http://www.martineseverin.substack.com This is How We Create is produced by Martine Severin. This episode was edited by Daniel Espinosa. Podcast show art is designed by Violetta Encarnación. Music by Timothy Infinite.   Subscribe wherever you get your podcasts Leave a review Follow us on social media Share with fellow creatives

  2. Oct 7 ·  Video

    One Tube of Paint Changed How I Paint Skin - Miranda Forrester

    Today, figurative painter Miranda Forrester reveals what it takes to stop shrinking and start restructuring the canvas on your own terms.    She unpacks the shock of realizing standard primary colors could never capture her reality as a Black queer woman and explains how a simple shift in her palette changed her artistic trajectory.    We discuss the stigma surrounding motherhood in the art world and how surrendering to the unstructured chaos of daily life can unlock your greatest body of work yet.    If you ever feel like you have to choose between living authentically and achieving professional success, hit play to discover how your reality is actually your biggest creative advantage.    Chapters 00:00 - Reclaiming Your Narrative from an Outdated Industry  01:01 - Finding Your Authentic Style When You Lack Representation  03:24 - Why You Must Reject the Standard Tools to Build Your Voice  05:05 - The Color Mixing Strategy That Will Transform Your Work 07:49 - Using Underground Media and Film to Shape Your Vision  10:41 - Defying the Stigma of Balancing Family and Ambition  14:29 - Extracting Masterpieces from the Chaos of Daily Life  16:48 - A Step-by-Step Breakdown of a Working Artist's Process  19:01 - Breaking Tradition by Creating on Unconventional Surfaces  20:17 - Expanding Your Portfolio into Surface and Textile Design  22:20 - Redefining Success Through the Inevitable Ebbs and Flows   Listen to the show on your favorite streaming platform! Apple Podcasts: http://bit.ly/4fcopgQ Spotify: http://bit.ly/4fdkiBs YouTube: https://youtu.be/-vd12fLHzYM   Connect with Miranda Follow her on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/miranda_forrester/?hl=en Website: https://www.mirandaforrester.com/ Support the Show Website: http://www.martineseverin.com Follow on Instagram: @martine.severin | @thisishowwecreate_ Subscribe to the Newsletter: http://www.martineseverin.substack.com This is How We Create is produced by Martine Severin. This episode was edited by Daniel Espinosa. Podcast show art is designed by Violetta Encarnación. Music by Timothy Infinite.   Subscribe wherever you get your podcasts Leave a review Follow us on social media Share with fellow creatives

    One Tube of Paint Changed How I Paint Skin - Miranda Forrester

  3. Sep 30 ·  Video

    Why Your Brilliant Art Project Keeps Getting Rejected - Martine Severin

    In part two of our grant preparation series, I reveal why artists face rejection and share the exact mindset shift that changes everything.    We tackle the unspoken rules of funding panels, how to strategically scale from local micro-grants to national fellowships, and why proving your project's momentum matters far more than pitching your talent.    Stop letting minor technicalities ruin your chances at securing real financial backing and learn the step-by-step framework to build a funding portfolio that turns your artistic ambitions into fully funded realities.    Chapters 00:00 The Deadliest Grant Application Mistake  02:33 How to Make Your Project Feel Inevitable  04:57 Defining Your Scale and Securing Real Numbers  07:13 The Stepping Stone Strategy for Massive Grants  09:42 Follow the Rules or Face Instant Elimination  11:56 Navigating Brutal Arts Funding Rejection  14:09 Your Three-Year Strategic Action Plan   Support the Show Website: http://www.martineseverin.com Follow on Instagram: @martine.severin | @thisishowwecreate_ Subscribe to the Newsletter: http://www.martineseverin.substack.com This is How We Create is produced by Martine Severin. This episode was edited by Daniel Espinosa. Podcast show art is designed by Violetta Encarnación. Music by Timothy Infinite.   Subscribe wherever you get your podcasts Leave a review Follow us on social media Share with fellow creatives

  4. Sep 24 ·  Video

    How to Stop People-Pleasing and Find Your Artistic Voice - Tasanee Durrett (Replay)

    What happens when the urge to break free finally overpowers the habit of people-pleasing? Sometimes the heaviest trauma acts as the catalyst you need to unlock your artistic language. I sit down with multidisciplinary visual artist and architect Tasanee Durrett to trace her incredible leap from an oppressive eight-year relationship to exhibiting at Expo Chicago. She reveals how she picked up a paintbrush for the very first time during lockdown to process her hidden pain and accidentally discovered a unique aesthetic. If you feel stuck in a routine that doesn't look like your own, this conversation will give you the tools to translate your unspoken struggles into a vibrant, unstoppable creative career.   This episode is a replay. You will also find it as episode 62.   Chapters 00:00 Introduction  00:53 Finding Cultural Roots in Chicago Museums  03:54 The Transition From the Midwest to the Desert  05:35 Exploring the Black Experience in Architecture  08:32 How Communities and Spaces Shift Over Time  11:24 Navigating the Politics of Corporate Architecture  15:50 Escaping Abuse and Finding Freedom on Canvas  19:09 Evolving a Unique Artistic Language During Lockdown  26:36 Sketchbooks, Black Liturgies, and Unlocking Authenticity  31:09 Inside a Working Artist's Income Pie    Listen to the show on your favorite streaming platform! Apple Podcasts: http://bit.ly/4fcopgQ Spotify: http://bit.ly/4fdkiBs YouTube:    Connect with Tasanee Follow her on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tasaneeart/?hl=en Website: https://www.tasaneeart.com/ Support the Show Website: http://www.martineseverin.com Follow on Instagram: @martine.severin | @thisishowwecreate_ Subscribe to the Newsletter: http://www.martineseverin.substack.com This is How We Create is produced by Martine Severin. This episode was edited by Daniel Espinosa. Podcast show art is designed by Violetta Encarnación. Music by Timothy Infinite.   Subscribe wherever you get your podcasts Leave a review Follow us on social media Share with fellow creatives

    How to Stop People-Pleasing and Find Your Artistic Voice - Tasanee Durrett (Replay)

  5. Sep 16 ·  Video

    You Already Qualify for Creative Funding, Here's How - Martine Severin (Replay)

    We're pulling back the curtain on the mysterious world of artist grants to reveal exactly how this system operates and where the real money actually sits. Stop draining your own bank account to support your art and claim the financial backing your boldest vision deserves.    This episode is a replay. You will also find it as episode XXX.   Chapters 00:00 The Mystery Behind Artist Grants 00:46 A Quick Message From iCode 01:03 Debunking the Elite Artist Myth 01:25 Defining the Modern Artist Grant 02:40 Navigating Local State and National Funding Amounts 04:30 Locating Hidden Funding Opportunities 05:30 The Local First Strategy for Winning Capital 06:33 Identifying Your True Artistic Needs 09:03 Tracking Annual Deadlines for Future Success 10:04 Your Strategic Grant Research Homework Support the Show Website: http://www.martineseverin.com Follow on Instagram: @martine.severin | @thisishowwecreate_ Subscribe to the Newsletter: http://www.martineseverin.substack.com This is How We Create is produced by Martine Severin. This episode was edited by Daniel Espinosa. Podcast show art is designed by Violetta Encarnación. Music by Timothy Infinite.   Subscribe wherever you get your podcasts Leave a review Follow us on social media Share with fellow creatives

  6. Sep 9 ·  Video

    Saying No Changed My Art - Cristina Martinez

    What happens when you stop fighting your creative identity?  In our conversation, contemporary artist Cristina Martinez shares how to set fierce boundaries around your craft and convert your personal story into work that commands attention.    Chapters 00:00 - Breaking a 200-Year Public Art Streak in Seattle  02:10 - Introducing Contemporary Artist Cristina Martinez  02:48 - How Butterfly Gardens Fueled Her Creative Identity  05:00 - Pivoting from Fashion Illustration to Fine Art  07:18 - Embracing Texture and Storytelling on Canvas  09:40 - Navigating Commissions and Saying No to Brand Partnerships  14:00 - Prioritizing Art as a Vital Necessity  17:35 - Nurturing Creativity in a Household of Three  20:18 - Quiet Wisdom for Her 18-Year-Old Self   Connect with Cristina Follow her on Instagram:  Website: https://www.juneandmars.com/ Support the Show Website: http://www.martineseverin.com Follow on Instagram: @martine.severin | @thisishowwecreate_ Subscribe to the Newsletter: http://www.martineseverin.substack.com This is How We Create is produced by Martine Severin. This episode was edited by Daniel Espinosa. Podcast show art is designed by Violetta Encarnación. Music by Timothy Infinite.   Subscribe wherever you get your podcasts Leave a review Follow us on social media Share with fellow creatives

    Saying No Changed My Art - Cristina Martinez

  7. Sep 2 ·  Video

    The Pivotal Systems that Helped Me Escape Burnout - Daniel Espinosa

    When you peek behind the curtain of a podcast, you see the hidden engine holding everything together long before the microphone turns on. In this episode, my lead producer Daniel Espinosa and I unpack the exact three-phase framework that transforms chaotic creative ideas into a seamless production machine. Master our framework so you can protect your artistic energy and elevate your craft without burning out.    Chapters 00:00 - Stepping Behind the Mic: Producer Daniel Espinosa  02:28 - Sponsor Spotlight: iCode 03:04 - Podcast Expectations vs. High-Level Audio Reality 06:08 - Building Authentic Relationships with Contemporary Artists 09:03 - The Three-Phase Framework: Pre-Production, Production, Post-Production  11:11 - Deconstructing the Master System Spreadsheet  14:15 - Why We Batch Record 50 Episodes a Year  15:41 - The Cold Pitching Math: Reaching 420 Guests to Book a Full Season  22:30 - Crafting the Story Arc and Thinking Like the Listener 24:41 - High-Volume Recording in Medellin and Energy Management  27:42 - Process Over Perfection: Never Compare Your Beginning to Someone's Middle   Listen to the show on your favorite streaming platform! Apple Podcast: http://bit.ly/4fcopgQ Spotify: http://bit.ly/4fdkiBs YouTube: https://youtu.be/1a9mw2hQl5Y Connect with Daniel Follow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/elthorny/ Support the Show Website: http://www.martineseverin.com Follow on Instagram: @martine.severin | @thisishowwecreate_ Subscribe to the Newsletter: http://www.martineseverin.substack.com This is How We Create is produced by Martine Severin. This episode was edited by Daniel Espinosa. Podcast show art is designed by Violetta Encarnación. Music by Timothy Infinite.   Subscribe wherever you get your podcasts Leave a review Follow us on social media Share with fellow creatives

  8. Aug 26 ·  Video

    How Saying No Will Save Your Creative Career - Polly Irungu

    Could your biggest career breakthrough come from a time of isolation? Photographer Polly Irungu bought her first camera with money from working at McDonald's to cope with moving to a new place. She didn't know then that she was starting a global movement.   In this episode, I talk with Polly about how she started Black Women Photographers, worked with big brands like Nikon and Adobe, and learned that saying yes to every low-paying job was hurting her health.   You will learn how to find your own artistic style, build a community from scratch, and set strong boundaries to avoid burnout.   Chapters 00:19 The McDonald's Paychecks and the First Camera  01:18 Surviving Culture Shock in Oregon  04:52 Turning Isolation Into Human Connection  07:33 Gravitating Toward Black Joy  10:10 Photograph Everything to Find Your Niche  14:08 Building Partnerships with Major Brands  18:01 The Unexpected Allyship Behind Black Women Photographers  23:41 Setting Boundaries and Protecting Your Peace  24:57 The Danger of Saying Yes to Everything Connect with Polly Follow her on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pollyirungu Website: https://blackwomenphotographers.com/ Support the Show Website: http://www.martineseverin.com Follow on Instagram: @martine.severin | @thisishowwecreate_ Subscribe to the Newsletter: http://www.martineseverin.substack.com This is How We Create is produced by Martine Severin. This episode was edited by Daniel Espinosa. Podcast show art is designed by Violetta Encarnación. Music by Timothy Infinite.   Subscribe wherever you get your podcasts Leave a review Follow us on social media Share with fellow creatives

    How Saying No Will Save Your Creative Career - Polly Irungu
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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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  • Creator
    Martine Severin
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2026
  • Episodes
    231
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Martine Severin
  • Show Website
    This is How We Create

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