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A gentle giant left me the gift of understanding life's profound cycles, as Mickey's birth coincided with his father's death. This story explores how such moments shape our perspective and creative journey. By Crista Cloutier | November 3, 2022 Mickey was born the moment that his father died. His dad was rushing to the hospital to greet his firstborn…

What To Do When Your Art Isn’t Selling

Wondering how to be an artist when nobody seems interested in your art? Keeping the faith during down times can…

Finding Art Gallery Representation

If you’re an emerging or mid-career artist you might be asking yourself, ‘How do art galleries work? How can I…

How To Start Selling Your Art: A Guide For Fine Artists

So you’ve been thinking about how to start selling your art, and you’re feeling a little overwhelmed. You’re certainly not…

As an artist, what will become of you is a journey often shaped by pivotal life moments, like finding myself at a crossroads at eighteen. This article explores how early influences, such as growing up in a science-focused family, can impact an artist's path and choices. By Crista Cloutier | October 31, 2022 I found myself at a crossroads when I was eighteen years old. I'd grown up in a family where science…

Overcoming Overwhelm

I recently suffered a crisis. My relationships weren’t connecting, my creativity wasn’t flowing. I was overwhelmed and overwrought. It felt…

What’s your Artist Dream?

Artists are dreamers. Often we operate in two different worlds: the vibrant, colorful, mystical world inside of our heads and…well……

Playing in the Land of No as an artist often means facing rejection, self-doubt, or self-imposed limitations, as exemplified by an artist who shared her story after applying for a project. This article explores how artists navigate these challenges. By Crista Cloutier | October 18, 2022 As she wiped away the tears, the artist told me her story. She’d applied for a project that was a…

Every Artist Makes This Choice

Is your life’s journey a true expression of your self? Too many people just follow what’s right in front of…