Join me as I take two slightly older paintings and give them a “fresh start” with new layers. One had been in storage for some time, the other was a bit of an experiment, both needed a change. The process will incorporate some of the intended emotions and textures of the existing pieces with the […]
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In today’s video, I share with you a glimpse of my artist origin story. There are memories, experiences, and stories embedded in my work, and a lot of them are directly linked to my upbringing, and ultimately, the search for my true purpose. Tried to keep this one succinct, but I will definitely be sharing
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How do you prepare creatively for a vacation or trip coming up? This episode discusses two very different points of view on creating while on the go! We cover what to pack, things to consider when planning out your time, and tips on how to stay creative outside of your standard routine. Embrace the inspiration
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An open studio event is an event where the public can come see the artist and their artwork in their creative space! It is a great opportunity to slow down, get fresh eyes on your work, and build a relationship with the past and future collectors. But what do you need to do in order
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If you have an idea, add it to your to-do list. If you want it to happen, schedule time for it! If you’ve ever found yourself saying, “where has the time gone” or “I just wish there were more hours in the day” then this episode is for you. Time tracking can be an incredibly
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Technology: Is it nice? Yes. Do you need it? No. Apps and digital programs can either be a feared hurdle or amazing tools…the choice is yours! Between marketing software, social media, design apps, and everything in between, it can certainly get overwhelming. So in this episode we explore a small section of these programs and
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Mental Block is Part of the Creative Process Are you feeling stuck creatively? It happens to the best of us! In this episode, we are sharing our top 10 Creative Warm-Up Tips for those days when we need the extra push to create. 10 Creative Warm-Up Ideas for Artists Empty your mind and do a
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Trust Your Own Thoughts We all know the feeling of running in a million directions, playing the comparison game, and not feeling fully being settled or trusting your own thoughts or ideas. On today’s episode we discuss this experience and talk about our take on the idea of, “create before you consume”. Sharing strategies that
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Fellow artist Jackie Sanders and I are always sharing books, resources and podcasts with each other. On this studio chat we share some of our favorite creative business books! No matter what stage of your art career you’re in, or your pondering whether it’s even an option for you. These books can help you create
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Fellow artist Jackie Sanders and I got together for a few minutes to discuss some of our earliest art influences. Jackie grew up spending time in her parent’s architect firm and around the drafting table. And I grew up in my grandparent’s store which stocked screen printing equipment and materials, and other types of art
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