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    Author: Crista

    How Visual Artists Are Empowered

    What does it truly mean to empower yourself as an artist? I recently sat down with Mark Baratto for a thoughtful conversation about what it…

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    Crista August 20, 2024
    "The Writer", a large art installation in Hampstead Heath, London

    Artists and Day Jobs: A necessary evil or liberating opportunity?

    The vast majority of artists I work with are looking for ways to sell art online and off. They dream of one day becoming a…

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    Crista August 14, 2024
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    He was an Art-World Decision Maker

    I first met him years ago at the party of a well-known artist. The artist introduced us saying, “Michael is my London dealer.” He looked…

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    Crista August 8, 2024
    image of an artist inshide her workshop

    How to Know if You’re a Professional Artist or an Amateur

    Are you a professional artist? And how does one even define “professional” artist? Here’s the thing about building a career as an artist – people…

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    Crista August 6, 2024
    Crista Cloutier and The Royal Society of Art

    The Royal Society of Art

    I’m truly honored to share this news: I was recently made a Fellow of Great Britain’s Royal Society of Art! My journey has now come…

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    Crista July 31, 2024
    A drawing of Crista Cloutier

    Time Management for Artists: Tips for Visual Creators

    People often roll their eyes when I tell them I help artists to get organized. “It must be like herding kittens,” they sniff. Apparently, we…

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    Crista July 24, 2024
    Shop window with lights "Art for Sale"

    How to Price Art

    Are You Pricing Your Art Wrong? Knowing how to price your art can be really intimidating. Trust me I know. It’s one of the things…

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    Crista July 17, 2024

    Art Students Asks These Questions

    Over the years, I’ve worked with hundreds of university art students. They always impress me; eager to learn, explore, and ready to change the world.…

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    Crista July 13, 2024

    How To Sell Your Art Locally

    Wondering how to sell your art locally? With so much emphasis on selling online, it’s no wonder many of you have overlooked the advantages of…

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    Crista July 10, 2024

    The Best Way to Make $ From Your Art in 2025

    Learn the surprising truth about making money from your art.
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    Crista July 2, 2024
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    See Your Art Career with Fresh Eyes

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