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    Crista Cloutier's Video on "How Can Artists Give Right Now?"

    How Can Artists Give Right Now?

    I’m thinking a lot about the art community and about you during this challenging time. I’m looking for ways that I can help, and I…

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    Crista March 18, 2020

    Organization for Artists

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

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    Crista January 15, 2020
    The Working Artist conversation with Erik Durschmied

    A Conversation with Erik Durschmied

    Throughout my career, I’ve worked with many other creative professionals. But my inspiration doesn’t always come from the art world. I’m inspired by people who…

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    Crista January 9, 2020

    The Artist’s 2019 Year-in-Review

    Dear Artist, As an artist, let me ask you, when you look back at 2019, what achievements are you most proud of? Did you sell…

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    Crista December 31, 2019
    Portrait of Artist Mark Hilsden

    This Artist Was Homeless, Until Art Saved Him.

    Picture this: trying to start an artistic life with a new spouse, while living inside a tiny caravan. Regardless of the obstacles, things start taking…

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    Crista August 15, 2019
    Photo of an artist's hand

    Summer Listening: Podcasts for Artists

    How your summer’s going? I’ve been working hard on preparing for the release of my new podcast while still trying to learn everything I can…

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    Crista July 25, 2019
    Portrait of Artist Parker Beaudoin

    Meet Working Artist Parker Beaudoin

    “I’ve become known as The Heart Man. There’s even a heart tattooed right here on the center of my neck,” says the Florida-based painter, gallery…

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    Crista May 1, 2019
    Portrait of Artist Wendi Schneider

    Meet Working Artist Wendi Schneider

    “I create because I must. It’s the joy and flow of making work that fulfills me and keeps me somewhat sane.” Wendi Schneider is no…

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    Crista January 31, 2019
    Portrait of Artist Ann Dunbar

    Meet Artist Ann Dunbar

    Artist Ann Dunbar says that one of her earliest art memories was having her first painting of a horse framed and proudly hung in the…

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    Crista April 25, 2018
    Portrait of Artist Tami Bensen

    Meet Working Artist Tami Bensen

    Tami Bensen is an intuitive artist. Working without a plan, her art is about letting go. She paints what comes to her organically, which often…

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    Crista February 8, 2018
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