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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

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

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    Crista May 19, 2017
    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

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

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    Crista May 19, 2017
    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

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

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    Crista May 19, 2017
    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

    A recent study of aging artists in New York City reveals that “artists are in many respects a model for society, maintaining strong social networks…

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    Crista May 19, 2017
    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

    There I was, up the Petrohué River. Luckily I had a paddle, however much good it did me. You see, last week found me white-water…

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    Crista May 19, 2017

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