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Lessons for the heart-expanding Artist.

May 4, 2025

Wondering which paint colors to buy? Here’s what actually matters…

Have you ever wondered what color paints to buy? I recently received a question on “What’s a good starting color palette to buy?”. A lot of people start out by buying a mixing set of classic colors. But I recommend something completely different… Watch the video below to see what […]

April 27, 2025

Stop Thinking, Start Feeling: 4 Ways to Create Art That Connects With Viewers

Dear *|FNAME|*, A lot of artists get caught up in technique – focusing on getting the lighting just right, or the dimensions or the depths. All of those things definitely make a painting more captivating, however they are nothing without a strong mood. One of the things I focus on […]

March 23, 2025

Are you worried your paintings aren’t good enough to sell?

Last week, I received a heartfelt response to my email on building confidence as an artist that I thought you might relate to: “I am not alone in feeling that the paintings are not up to standards that would sell… Not having the confidence in my work is what holds […]

February 3, 2025

3 Game-Changing Elements: Transform Your Painting from ‘Meh’ to Masterpiece

This training is no longer available. Please click here to get on the wait list for the next series of trainings to take your art to the next level. You know that feeling when you look at your painting and something’s just… not quite right? After mentoring hundreds of women […]

January 22, 2025

3 Free Art Workshops – Get Unstuck, Find Your Voice, and Create Your Art Life!

These trainings are no longer available. Please click here to get on the wait list for the next series of trainings to take your art to the next level. Enjoy these 3 free workshops to finally unlock your artistic expression, and start creating the artwork you’ve always dreamed of. Make […]

January 12, 2025

kellie day on Emerging Form podcast with Rosemerry Wahtola Trommer and CHristie Aschwanden.

Why I Left My ‘Safe’ Creative Career at 40+ (And Finally Found My True Art Voice)

Hi Creative Soul, I’m going to be very open and vulnerable with you here, because I don’t normally talk about myself this way. But this week I had the honor of being interviewed about my creative journey on the Emerging Form podcast. And I want to share it with you. […]

January 9, 2025

4 Truths to Discover Your Unique Style in 2025

Happy new year! You are here to express your unique divine spark. We each have our own creative voice, and your soul has treasures waiting to be discovered. This is your greatest adventure. A lot of women tell me they want to discover their style. So let’s clear up what that […]

December 27, 2024

That art you’re meant to make… let’s talk about what’s really stopping you

Let’s have an honest conversation on art and fear. Last year, I asked women in our community about their biggest hurdles in pursuing their art. Three clear themes emerged, and today we’re tackling the first one: fear and self-doubt. (We’ll explore finding your authentic voice and building a consistent practice […]

December 16, 2024

sandhill cranes painting with mary oliver quote by kellie day

Your Artist’s Journey Begins: 4 Simple Steps to Paint Your Dreams in 2025

Finally ready to honor that artistic dream you’ve been carrying? Here’s how to make 2025 different… Are you starting to dream about your new life in 2025 and how everything feels exciting and sparkly? If you’re like me, you can’t help but think about your goals and dreams for the […]

November 23, 2024

Turn Blank Canvases into Masterpieces Easily —Black Friday Painting BUNDLE is coming!

This Black Friday Painting Bundle is Now OPEN – Click here to get access and start painting: https://kelliedayart.lpages.co/black-friday-painting-classes/ (Only open for Black Friday 2024 weekend through Cyber Monday) … Enjoy! Have you been longing to get back to painting but don’t know where to start? I know how overwhelming […]

October 24, 2024

sarah's big bold art dream and how she got there

Sarah’s Big Bold Art Dream & How She Got There—An Artist Interview

If you’ve ever doubted your abilities or held yourself back from pursuing your dreams, Sarah’s story will inspire you to take that leap. Sarah, a mother, author, and painter from Minnesota, transformed her life by overcoming fear, self-doubt, and limiting beliefs to do two solo exhibits, land a gallery, sell […]

September 22, 2024

ARTIST interview with paula stephens and kellie day

From Zero to Artist in 8 Months: Paula’s Wild Creative Ride

Paula Stephens spent years helping others—working as a Buddhist Chaplain, supporting military personnel with mental health challenges, and guiding women in prison. But after all that time giving, she realized she had been helping everyone else, and it was time to fill her own cup. That’s when she decided to […]

August 11, 2024

How to Paint Expressive Brush Strokes

A couple people have been asking me how to make more expressive, or “painterly” brush strokes. So I made this fun video for you! Watch as I use a few different brushes to create mood, movement and color with luscious brush strokes. In this free art tutorial, you’ll learn: how […]

August 4, 2024

What to do when you lose your painting mojo

Today an artist friend emailed me and said she lost her mojo this week. There’s construction going on outside her home, she’s having some physical pain, and she doesn’t have enough room to paint. It’s getting her down and making it hard to paint. Losing your mojo is a common […]

July 21, 2024

Before & After: Rochelle’s Painting Transformation + Sneak Peek into My Mentoring Program

Each week, I help my students break through “stuck spots” in their paintings. Today, I’m thrilled to give you an exclusive sneak peek into how I do this, so you can see firsthand how personalized feedback can elevate your paintings from good to great! (Unlike other art instructors who may […]

July 9, 2024

Do you want to make 5 paintings in 5 days?

Do you want to make 5 paintings in 5 days? Below I’m giving you exactly how to do this. Making art is spiritual, it’s your highest calling. We are all creative, but many of us ignore it because it’s easier to stay busy in our day-to-day tasks. But when years […]

July 8, 2024

Featured Artist: Kellie Day Solo Exhibit at Telluride Arts

Featured artist Kellie Day art at Telluride Arts. Read about her solo exhibit June, 2024 at the Telluride Arts Headquarters. View the original article here, or scroll down to read it here … Before committing to paint, Kellie ran a graphic design business for 20 years. Since then she has […]

June 17, 2024

Inspirations to paint your summer with kellie day

Paint Your Summer … Inspirations to Spark Your Painting

Right now it’s almost Summer Solstice – the longest day of the year. It’s the time to connect with your highest joy and express the summer beauty you’re seeing all around you with paint! Here are some inspirations to spark your summer paintings … All around you everywhere there is […]

June 2, 2024

Discover the Magic Behind My Latest Painting🌸

I’m thrilled to share something special with you today! 🌟 I just completed a vibrant commission of parrot tulips for my dear friend Kim. Creating this piece for her required me to connect to spirit and soul to bring her vision to life. Click here to see the quick video […]

April 30, 2024

a sneak peak into my desert art exhibit with kellie day

A Sneak Peek into My Desert Art Exhibit

I made this little video to share with you the meaning and influences of these paintings I’ve been creating over the last 8 months. But also, to give you a glimpse of what it takes to create a body of work, and what an artist goes through. My upcoming solo […]