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    Category: Blog

    i was here written in the sand

    What Will Become of You?

    I found myself at a crossroads when I was eighteen years old. I’d grown up in a family where science and mathematics made proper courses…

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    crista-cloutier October 31, 2022

    What’s your Artist Dream?

    Artists are dreamers. Often we operate in two different worlds: the vibrant, colorful, mystical world inside of our heads and…well… the real world. The real…

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    crista-cloutier October 23, 2022
    No graffitti

    Are You Playing In The Land Of No?

    As she wiped away the tears, the artist told me her story. She’d applied for a project that was a perfect match for her work.…

    crista-cloutier
    crista-cloutier October 18, 2022
    ArtistChoice

    Every Artist Makes This Choice

    Is your life’s journey a true expression of your self? Too many people just follow what’s right in front of them, without discernment. They choose…

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    crista-cloutier October 17, 2022
    price tag that says I want to play guitar really well

    Validation

    One of the first questions I ask aspiring artists is, “What is it that you want?” Invariably the answer has to do with wealth and fame. Heroes…

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    crista-cloutier October 14, 2022
    Unique Art sign photo by Crista Cloutier

    Is Your Art Making You Wealthy?

    “But Crista,” the artist asked, “How can I make a living from my art?” “I wanna be wealthy! I wanna live on a beach! I wanna be dripping in…

    crista-cloutier
    crista-cloutier October 12, 2022

    Are You Ready to Become a Professional Artist?

    Have you come to a point on your path where you’re considering turning your passion for making into a career as a professional artist? But…

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    crista-cloutier September 24, 2022

    Is The Working Artist Masterclass the Right Art Course for You? – An honest assessment

    Investing time and money into a course for artists is a great way to build your knowledge, expand your skill set, and develop confidence. And…

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    crista-cloutier September 24, 2022
    Photo of an artist's hand

    What Is An Artist?

    I went all the way to France to write my book. But that didn’t make it any easier. Chapter One. Page One. The bright white…

    crista-cloutier
    crista-cloutier September 23, 2022
    handwritten letters

    The Ghosts in Our Blood

    It was on September 13th, when she was just 13 years old, that Orelle was struck by a car as she crossed 13th Street. Unlucky…

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    crista-cloutier September 13, 2022
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