Substacks recommended by Samantha Dion Baker

Recommended by Samantha Dion Baker

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Artobiography

By Alina

Exploring the lives of legendary artists

Drawing Connections

By mike@mikehendley.com

Welcome to the nexus of art and nature with Mike Hendley! 🎨🌍 Dive into captivating posts, creative insights, and the Drawing Inspiration podcast. Let's unite in creativity and conservation to paint a brighter, sustainable future for all. 🌱🤝

I was invited on Mike's podcast a few years ago, and have followed his work since.

- Samantha Dion Baker

MUSE

By Lisa Anderson Shaffer

Where creative people master the creative process.

Lisa's writing is wonderful and she always adds very thoughtful recommendations. I love finding out what she has discovered to recommend each time I read her newsletters.

- Samantha Dion Baker

AugustWren Art and News

By Jennifer Orkin Lewis

Art, Teaching and Musings from artist Jennifer Orkin Lewis aka AugustWren

Jennifer's work is just beautiful, and so soothing to look at. She is a great friend and a wonderful teacher.

- Samantha Dion Baker

Big Salad

By Joanna Goddard

Life advice, fun finds, and dating gossip — from Joanna Goddard and the Cup of Jo team.

Gayle Kabaker's substack

By gaylekabaker@gmail.com

I am an illustrator, painter, writer, teacher, and visual storyteller. My work tends to be feminine, exploring beauty in all forms.

Gayle is a great friend and her loose style is so inspirational.

- Samantha Dion Baker

ART HANG PARTY! with Melissa Martin

By Melissa

Get the latest info on ART HANG PARTY! plus a look at all the art and things I get up to!

The Time Foragers' Club

By Helen C Stark

Time to meet, celebrate the seasons and playfully create together.

haver & sparrow

By Charlene Storey

Weekly letters from my island home in Shetland: slow-ish living with a hot pink punk rock edge. Forever obsessed with storytelling and capturing little joys in words, photos & art. *Nov 2024: Rebel Readers a book club dedicated to women's stories*

Charlene is one of the kindest people I have met here on Substack. Her writing and images are always calming, gentle and filled with beauty.

- Samantha Dion Baker

"A World of Colour"

By Charlotte Hamilton

Join me as I explore the World of Colour and Art, through all the struggles and blessings. I hope to show you what inspires me and how I can inspire you!

Suzan Colón

Essays from the author of Cherries in Winter, Yoga Mind: Journey Beyond the Physical, and medKNITation.

The New Paris Dispatch

By Lindsey Tramuta

Paris news, stories, events, insights, and more by journalist and two-time author Lindsey Tramuta

Subject to Change with Emily McDowell

Cautionary tales, unsolicited advice, and notes on living in liminal space, evolution, and returning to yourself.

The Creative Shift by Dan Blank

Helping writers and creators share their work and connect with readers in meaningful ways. Digging deep into marketing, book launches, and platform development. Get my weekly newsletter every Friday.

Dan is your person if you are looking for smart, effective, and most of all thoughtful ways to connect with your readers.

- Samantha Dion Baker

On the Spot

By Gabi Campanario

The Magazine of Reportage Illustration. Edited by Gabriel Campanario, founder of Urban Sketchers

Introvert Drawing Club

By Beth Spencer

Playful drawing prompts and practice sessions. 🌻 Art tips & techniques to explore your creativity with a fun, encouraging community.

Beth is one of the most generous and kindest people in the Substack artist/drawing community!

- Samantha Dion Baker

It's Good to Be Here

By Amy Stewart

Be the artist in residence of your world. Tips, ideas, and inspiration from artist residencies everywhere, from artist and bestselling author Amy Stewart. Supporters get art tutorials and a deeper dive.

Orchard Street Reading Society

By Caroline Weaver

A book club in New York City, reading (mostly) fiction about New York City. Hosted by Caroline Weaver, with regular field trips and events in NYC.

I trust all that Caroline recommends. Her book club always makes me want to read more!

- Samantha Dion Baker

The Spark ✨

By Ruthie Ackerman

A weekly newsletter from a big city girl with big bylines (Vogue, Glamour, NYT) about the craft of writing, building a supportive literary community, plus reading, design, and lifestyle recommendations for creatives of all kinds.

THE deEP STATE : The political artwork of Michael de Adder

This is the official Substack newsletter of award winning editorial cartoonist Michael de Adder. Here you will see de Adder's political cartoon strip called THE deEP STATE, his editorial cartoons and other writings.

Design Mom

By Gabrielle Blair

A newsletter where we can be curious about everything.

Liana’s Newsletter

By Liana Finck

A weekly selection of drawings by New Yorker cartoonist and matador Liana Finck, sent out on Wednesdays. Paid subscribers will also get a Sunday email of autobiographical comics, process drawings, and other behind-the-scenes things. www.lianafinck.com

The Colour | Newsletter | Lab | Community

By Toronto Ink Company

Foraged colour, found pigments and natural markings from Jason Logan the author of Make Ink.

The SneakyArt Post

By Nishant Jain

Secretly drawn art of the world, delivered to your inbox.

Haley Wrote This

By Haley Weaver

An illustrated newsletter that often reads like a diary. Brought to you by the author of "Give Me Space but Don't Go Far."

Haley's writing and illustrations are always uplifting (even when she touches on heavier topics). Her work is honest, refreshing, and has a realness that resonates. I love it, and I know you will, too!

- Samantha Dion Baker

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By Substack Writers

Resources, news, and stories for and about writers. Written by the Substack team.