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    Does Your Art Suck?

    Has anyone ever told you that your creative work sucks? If not, just wait. It’ll happen. And when it does, avoid the urge to hide…

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    crista-cloutier December 13, 2022
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    Who Believes in You?

    All artists have dreams, wishes and goals. It doesn’t matter whether we keep our light hidden and never share our aspirations with another soul, or we…

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    crista-cloutier December 12, 2022
    Photo of a sculpture that says fine art

    Who’s Your Art Hero?

    I like a hero as much as the next girl, maybe more. Probably more. But my heroes aren’t action stars, sports legends, nor Kardashians. They’re…

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    crista-cloutier November 28, 2022
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    The Artist Who Couldn’t Be Tamed

    Artist Luis Jimenez died tragically in an accident in June of 2006. At the studio where I worked, Luis was the first artist I knew…

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    crista-cloutier November 25, 2022

    Dancing With Haters

    Artists often confide to me that they’re afraid to put themselves “out there.” Afraid of what other people will think. Afraid of what other people…

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    crista-cloutier November 20, 2022
    Crista Cloutier at Scottsdale Arts Festival

    How To Share Your Creative Gifts

    I once dragged a film crew to the Scottsdale Arts Festival. The cameras followed me as I collected wisdom from exhibiting artists. I wanted to…

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    crista-cloutier November 16, 2022
    Hand drawn map for Crista Cloutier

    Have You Ever Felt Lost?

    It’s been nearly 20 years since I first spent time in France. Nearly 20 years since I met a beautifully talented artist from Hawaii named…

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    crista-cloutier November 16, 2022

    Are You Giving Your Power Away?

    I guess it won’t surprise you know that I’ve always believed in magic. I look for those small moments of synchronicity that let me know…

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    crista-cloutier November 14, 2022
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    How I Learned to Run

    Her name was Ruffian. And she was the fastest girl alive. They said she couldn’t beat the boys but I didn’t believe them. Ruffian was…

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    crista-cloutier November 11, 2022
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    The Gift a Gentle Giant Left Me

    Mickey was born the moment that his father died. His dad was rushing to the hospital to greet his firstborn son when he was hit…

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    crista-cloutier November 3, 2022
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