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    Author: Crista

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    The Ghosts in Our Blood

    It was on September 13th, when she was just 13 years old, that Orelle was struck by a car as she crossed 13th Street. Unlucky…

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    Crista September 13, 2022
    Photo of a person's hand with ring that says "fear not"

    Are You An Artist-Warrior?

    I believe that the best artists are Artist Warriors. But instead of taking up arms, we take up brushes and cameras and clay. Artists are…

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    Crista September 10, 2022
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    How Having Fun Can Save You *no, seriously

    It was the last day of the College Art Association conference in Washington DC and I was beat. I’d spent weeks preparing for it. And…

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    Crista September 3, 2022
    War veteran Jack

    He Did It His Way

      Jack was 90 years old and still the town rascal. I first met Jack when he came to my rescue in the pub. I…

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    Crista August 30, 2022

    When Did You First Suspect You Might Be Creative?

    When did you first suspect you might be creative? Do you remember the delight you took in colors when you held your first crayons? Or…

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    Crista August 29, 2022

    The Artist Who Made Everything Better

    My friend Mark shined the light of his creativity on all he did. We met years ago in art history class, where we fell in…

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    Crista August 22, 2022

    What’s the gift?

    I have always been right! Handed, that is. It’s my dominant side and I’ve often shuddered at the thought of having to change. Life must…

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    Crista August 21, 2022

    Only Quitters Learn How To Be An Artist

    So you say that you want to learn how to be an artist. You have an innate ability to create and a burning desire to…

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    Crista August 16, 2022

    Your First Art Exhibition as a Professional Artist

    Is your dream to be a professional artist who sells your art locally? Art exhibitions are a fantastic way to increase your profile and credibility…

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    Crista August 15, 2022

    How To Describe Your Art

    Too often, people outside of the art world get confused when confronted with art. They’re afraid that it means something secret, something they don’t understand.…

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    Crista August 15, 2022
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