Substacks recommended by Samantha Dion Baker

Recommended by Samantha Dion Baker

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

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 recommendations, 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

My personal Substack

Weekly letters about slow, creative living from my island home in Shetland. Sharing everyday magic and memories, photographing the little moments & forever chasing the light.

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

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

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 being alive, from a writer/illustrator and recovering company founder.

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

Learn to draw WITHOUT coming out of your shell. 🐢 Live sessions, art lessons, and workshops with visiting artists. 🌻 Cameras optional.

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

I explore my world with a sketchbook and encourage you to do the same. Hand-illustrated, with art lessons for paid subscribers.

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

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.

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 of anxious thoughts, ways to cope, and other spirals.

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

On Substack

By Substack Writers

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