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What Is An Artist?

By Crista | September 23, 2022

I went all the way to France to write my book. But that didn’t make it any easier. Chapter One.…

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The Ghosts in Our Blood

By Crista | September 13, 2022

It was on September 13th, when she was just 13 years old, that Orelle was struck by a car as…

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Are You An Artist-Warrior?

By Crista | September 10, 2022

I believe that the best artists are Artist Warriors. But instead of taking up arms, we take up brushes and…

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How Having Fun Can Save You *no, seriously

By Crista | September 3, 2022

It was the last day of the College Art Association conference in Washington DC and I was beat. I’d spent…

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He Did It His Way

By Crista | August 30, 2022

  Jack was 90 years old and still the town rascal. I first met Jack when he came to my…

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When Did You First Suspect You Might Be Creative?

By Crista | August 29, 2022

When did you first suspect you might be creative? Do you remember the delight you took in colors when you…

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The Artist Who Made Everything Better

By Crista | August 22, 2022

My friend Mark shined the light of his creativity on all he did. We met years ago in art history…

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What’s the gift?

By Crista | August 21, 2022

I have always been right! Handed, that is. It’s my dominant side and I’ve often shuddered at the thought of…

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Only Quitters Learn How To Be An Artist

By Crista | August 16, 2022

So you say that you want to learn how to be an artist. You have an innate ability to create…

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