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Who’s Your Art Hero?

By Crista Cloutier | November 28, 2022

I like a hero as much as the next girl, maybe more. Probably more. But my heroes aren’t action stars,…

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The Artist Who Couldn’t Be Tamed

By Crista Cloutier | November 25, 2022

Artist Luis Jimenez died tragically in an accident in June of 2006. At the studio where I worked, Luis was…

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How To Dance With Haters As An Artist?

By Crista Cloutier | November 20, 2022

Artists often confide to me that they’re afraid to put themselves “out there.” Afraid of what other people will think.…

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How To Share Your Creative Gifts

By Crista Cloutier | November 16, 2022

I once dragged a film crew to the Scottsdale Arts Festival. The cameras followed me as I collected wisdom from…

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Have You Ever Felt Lost?

By Crista Cloutier | November 16, 2022

It’s been nearly 20 years since I first spent time in France. Nearly 20 years since I met a beautifully…

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Giving your power away often stems from a lack of belief in your own inherent magic or potential. I guess it won’t surprise you know that I’ve always believed in magic. I look for those small moments of…
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How I Learned to Run

By Crista Cloutier | November 11, 2022

Her name was Ruffian. And she was the fastest girl alive. They said she couldn’t beat the boys but I…

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How To Become A Professional Artist

By Crista Cloutier | November 9, 2022

Like many creatives, you want to become a full-time professional artist one day. Isn’t that the dream? But the path…

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How Amateur Artists Go Pro

By Crista Cloutier | November 6, 2022

What’s an artist to do when confronted with the complexities of a creative life? Create a new picture. Work through…

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