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Two artists dancing in the studio

The Artist’s Dance

By Crista Cloutier | January 15, 2022

We all know artists who do incredible work, but fail to achieve their professional goals. It’s tragic and feels unfair.…

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Organization for Artists

By Crista Cloutier | January 12, 2022

I don’t know about you, but I’d much rather hang out with The Muse and make stuff than create an…

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Photo of a starry night painting

To Stop Wishing And Start Doing

By Crista Cloutier | January 11, 2022

For years I wished that I could be a writer and an artist. I wished on every shooting star, straining…

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Portrait of Art Framer Bill Fielders

Framer to the Stars

By Crista Cloutier | January 10, 2022

Though he called himself “Framer to the Stars,” I never saw any stars in Bill’s Custom Frames. But I did…

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The 7 Best Online Art Masterclasses

By Crista Cloutier | December 29, 2021

Looking to brush up on your craft in the new year? With no shortage of online art masterclasses available, it…

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How Critiquing Art Can Make You a Better Artist

By Crista Cloutier | December 29, 2021

Critiquing art. I’m not going to lie to you, it can be a minefield. Having others critique your art and…

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Step by Step Guide to Marketing Your Art (without being salesy!)

By Crista Cloutier | December 29, 2021

There are really only two things you need to build an art career – craft and voice. And while it…

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A Christmas Story: How One Artist Found Her Way

By Crista Cloutier | December 22, 2021

A few years ago, I donned an apron as I shared my tragically funny story with a wonderful crowd at…

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The Artist’s Journey: How To Best Prepare

By Crista Cloutier | December 14, 2021

How do you prepare for the artist’s journey if you don’t know where you’re going? Spend wisely. When I was…

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