Margo is joined by artist, author, and teacher Sam Dion Baker for a conversation about creativity, sketchbook practice, and finding meaning in the everyday. Originally from Philadelphia and now based in Brooklyn, Sam spent over two decades as a graphic designer before returning to drawing in her forties—ultimately building a deeply personal and widely loved sketchbook diary practice. Through her books, teaching, and artwork, Sam encourages others to slow down, observe their lives, and express themselves in their own unique way.
Margo and Sam discuss:
- How a lifelong exposure to art shaped her creative path (and why it didn’t follow a straight line)
- The transition from graphic design to a personal, sketchbook-based art practice
- Why sketchbooks can act as a form of therapy, reflection, and emotional processing
- Finding beauty and inspiration in everyday moments, not just big adventures
- Letting go of perfection and embracing messiness as part of the creative process
- Simple exercises to loosen up creatively (like continuous line drawing and using your non-dominant hand)
- How to develop your own unique creative voice through observation and consistency
- Sam’s books and upcoming projects, including her new coloring book Color Your World
Connect with Sam:
Website: www.sdionbaker.com
Substack: www.samanthadionbaker.substack.com
Instagram: www.instagram.com/sdionbakerdesign
