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Crista taliking in a studio in L'Académie des Arts d' Avignon talking about true confidence and how artists silence the critics within

How Artists Silence the Critics Within

By crista-cloutier | May 6, 2025

There was something magical about getting lost in the narrow medieval streets of Avignon. What began as a simple search…

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Crista break down the truth from the popular advice "Do what you love and the money will come..."

Do What You Love and the Money Will Come

By crista-cloutier | April 11, 2025

Do what you love and the money will come...Sounds dreamy, right? But something's missing from this popular advice.

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Crista talking about artists who had enough

For Artists: I’ve Had Enough

By crista-cloutier | April 7, 2025

That voice in your head that sometimes whispers (or shouts) that you're not enough

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Crista Cloutier talking about 5 facts about herself

5 Fun Facts About Me

By crista-cloutier | April 1, 2025

As an artist, I’m most interested in truth and authenticity. And I don’t believe that truth has to be super-serious…

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Crista Cloutier talking about how every artists has an artist story

It’s Your Job to Make an Artist

By crista-cloutier | April 1, 2025

"The job of an artist is to make an artist." What does that mean?

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Jaune Quick-to-See Smith January 15, 19410-January 24, 2025

Jaune Quick-To-See Smith: Art was her drug of choice

By crista-cloutier | March 19, 2025

I want to share a story with you today about an extraordinary artist who changed my life and the lives…

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Crossed out "ART IS DEAD" with "YOU ARE DEAD" below

When Artists Feel Rejection

By crista-cloutier | February 9, 2025

Every artist experiences rejection. Even artists who hit The Big Time. Even artists like you. Even artists like me.

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Crista talking about the truth about suffering and creativity of Artists in the art world

The Truth About Suffering & Creativity of Artists in the Art World

By crista-cloutier | January 13, 2025

Do great artists really need to suffer? Let's look at reality.

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Crista Cloutier talking about 4 Words That Changed This Artist’s Life (and Could Change Yours)

4 Words That Changed This Artist’s Life (and Could Change Yours)

By crista-cloutier | December 31, 2024

I want to share a story with you - one that began with a barefoot teacher, a terrified young artist,…

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