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    Author: Crista

    No time for creativity? Eat more cake!

    I hang my head in shame to admit that I’ve been busy with more important things than my own creativity. And this is what I…

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    Crista August 13, 2022

    How Artists Find Their Brand

    “It’s really easy to work as an artist!” said no one, ever. Most artists are really challenged when it comes to marketing their own work.…

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    Crista July 25, 2022
    Portrait of Artist Ta Thimkaeo

    From Sweatshop to Art Studio

    Thailand is a place known around the globe for its immense natural beauty, distinctive cuisine and a land punctuated by farmland and rice fields. But…

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    Crista July 24, 2022

    How To Get Started Selling Fine Art Photographs

    Are you interested in selling fine art photographs but not sure how to get started? A quick google search turns up thousands of tutorials on…

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    Crista July 22, 2022

    How Do Art Galleries Work?

    Emerging artists often ask me, ‘How do art galleries work?.’ Many artists wonder if galleries are still relevant? I tell them that even though the…

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    Crista July 21, 2022
    Crista Cloutier silhouette self-portrait

    The Day The Paparazzi Chased Me

    It was a Monday morning and I trudged to the gym in the London drizzle. I was wearing no make up and my hair was…

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    Crista July 11, 2022

    A Lesson Learned From an Old Lady’s Tears

    I drove to the Mediterranean Sea to look at the water.                             …

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    Crista June 23, 2022
    Portrait of an artist named Henrik

    The Start Of His Journey

    His name was Henrik. He’d been an artist in Hungary until he faced the stark reality that there were no opportunities there. London has the…

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    Crista June 19, 2022

    Your In-Depth Guide to Sell Photographs Online

    Are you an aspiring photographer looking to sell photographs online? Making money from your passion and turning it into a profitable career is possible when…

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    Crista June 17, 2022

    A 5-Step Plan for Marketing Your Art

    Marketing your art can feel a lot more challenging than creating it, but it doesn’t have to be that way. If your artist dream is…

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    Crista June 17, 2022
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