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Crista with French Academy of Arts, Letters & Sciences logo

Gold Medal of Honor from the French Academy of Arts, Letters & Sciences

By crista-cloutier | September 17, 2025

Something I never thought I’d write to you…and yet. That little girl, that worn-out woman, the doubter who sometimes wonders…

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Crista teaching Courageous Artists on Zoom about creative mindset

Courageous Art: How Artists Move Culture in Hard Times

By crista-cloutier | September 10, 2025

Even if you don’t see your own artwork as political, I believe that beauty itself can be a radical statement.…

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Crista in a London park talking about art history insights for artists

These Two Words Changed Art History

By crista-cloutier | August 19, 2025

These two words changed art history. I filmed a short video for you right from Russell Square, where the story…

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Crista with her three creative friends in a Provence artist community

When The Universe Gives You a Creative Family

By crista-cloutier | August 12, 2025

This creative family wasn't something I planned or networked my way into. It was something The Universe gifted me when…

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Crista in a lavender field sharing what makes a real working artist

What Makes Someone An Artist?

By crista-cloutier | August 6, 2025

What makes someone an artist? What makes you a real artist isn't what you think.

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Hands leafing through artworks with a wing drawing on top from The Working Artist Academy

When Money Became My Teacher

By crista-cloutier | July 16, 2025

I was doing this exercise where I imagined having a conversation with Money. As I sat there, listening to what…

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Crista in a lavender field explaining 10 hard truths about the art world

10 Secrets I Learned After Decades in the Art Market

By crista-cloutier | July 1, 2025

I think you already know this, but the art market doesn’t work the way they say it does. So here…

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Crista giving effective time-management tips for artists

Effective Time Management Tips for Artists

By crista-cloutier | June 23, 2025

Always feel like there’s never enough time? In this video, I share my own struggle with time. For an artist,…

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Crista giving Top Tips for Art Gallery Representation

The 7 Top Tips for Art Gallery Representation

By crista-cloutier | June 17, 2025

So many artists dream of seeing their work on gallery walls, but feel shut out. In this video, I'll be…

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