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Who’s Your Art Hero?
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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Who Was The Artist Who Couldn’t Be Tamed?
Artist Luis Jimenez died tragically in an accident in June of 2006. At the studio where I worked, Luis was…
Artists often deal with haters and criticism by overcoming their fear of putting themselves 'out there' and what other people will think. Many artists 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
I once dragged a film crew to the Scottsdale Arts Festival. The cameras followed me as I collected wisdom from…
Yes, many people have felt lost, and this post explores that feeling through a personal journey. 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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Many artists may be giving their power away without realizing it, often by overlooking their inherent magic and seeking external validation. 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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I learned to 'run' my creative journey by drawing inspiration from powerful figures like Ruffian, the fastest girl alive. 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
Like many creatives, you want to become a full-time professional artist one day. Isn’t that the dream? But the path…
How Amateur Artists Go Pro
What’s an artist to do when confronted with the complexities of a creative life? Create a new picture. Work through…
