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How To Live Like A Wild Artist

By crista-cloutier | May 19, 2017

My heart stopped when I saw it. How could I have lived in this house for the past five months…

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Portrait of Artist David Foster

Meet Working Artist David Foster

By crista-cloutier | May 19, 2017

Artist David Foster has had a passion for nature photography for nearly fifty years. He focused heavily on photography during…

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Portrait of artist Tom waters

Meet Working Artist Tom Waters

By crista-cloutier | May 19, 2017

In a world that often thinks being an artist is not a responsible thing to do, The Working Artist course…

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How To Be The Greatest

By crista-cloutier | May 19, 2017

I imagine that you’ve heard of the boxer named Mohammad Ali. When he passed away a few months ago, the…

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Photo by Crista Cloutier showing a black book titled “The Book of Answers,” symbolizing the accumulation of artistic knowledge and wisdom. The image reflects reflection, study, and the lifelong journey of learning and insight that shapes a working artist’s practice.

The Wisdom of Great Artists

By crista-cloutier | May 19, 2017

I am a lucky girl. I’ve spent my career surrounded by great artists, photographers, writers and poets. People whose names…

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Photograph of Crista Cloutier immediately after completing a shark dive in Cape Town, emerging from shark-infested waters with a triumphant expression. The image captures her overcoming intense fear, symbolizing courage, personal growth, and creative breakthroughs for artists

How Moments Lead to Creative Breakthroughs

By crista-cloutier | May 19, 2017

This picture of me is not the most glamorous, yet it’s my favorite. Let me explain. All my life I’ve…

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Photo featuring Jeannie Motherwell in her studio environment beside her abstract painting, representing a working artist’s daily practice and the evolution of a long-term art career shaped by discipline, identity, and creative exploration.

Meet Working Artist Jeannie Motherwell

By crista-cloutier | May 19, 2017

Jeannie Motherwell is an artist whose career has seen a solid, multi-layered path within the art field, in spite of…

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The PDF cover of An Artist's Guide to Inventorying Artwork by Crista Cloutier of The Working Artist — a free resource designed to help artists of all ages build a clear, consistent, and lasting archive of their creative work.

Important Information Every Living Artists Need to Read Right Now

By crista-cloutier | May 19, 2017

A recent study of aging artists in New York City reveals that “artists are in many respects a model for…

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Collage image of Crista Cloutier: the first photo shows her at the back of a white-water raft navigating the Petrohué River in Chile, visibly focused and gripping her paddle; the second photo shows her celebrating survival on land by holding a cold beer labeled “Crista,” smiling after completing the rapids. This image illustrates overcoming fear, adventure, and creative courage.

My Secret Remedy For Being Stuck

By crista-cloutier | May 19, 2017

There I was, up the Petrohué River. Luckily I had a paddle, however much good it did me. You see,…

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