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Lessons for the heart-expanding Artist.

September 15, 2025
student paintings on gallery wall after working with kellie day

See the paintings these four women made

Today I’m sharing photos of my recent graduates’ work hanging on mock gallery walls, 4-5 paintings each. Something beautiful happens when you see their pieces together. … You can actually see each artist’s unique voice emerging. Sharon’s pieces carry an energetic yet peaceful vibrancy in her beloved birds and flowers. […]
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September 6, 2025
What Happened When I Stopped Being Productive and Started Being Creative

What Happened When I Stopped Being Productive and Started Being Creative

Hi there, For years, I lived by the productivity habits that made me successful in my previous graphic design business: Check off the to-do list. Be productive. Meet my deadlines. But when I tried to apply those same rules to my art, something weird happened – I got stuck. This […]
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August 31, 2025

How Nora Broke Free from Boring Art Techniques & Painted a Series

From Stuck in Traditional Techniques to Creating Her Goddess Series: Nora’s Artistic Awakening   I want to tell you about Nora. When Nora first reached out to me, she was struggling. She was in an online art school that was teaching her tedious techniques, and it was taking all the […]
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August 8, 2025

Behind the Scenes: How I Handle Paintings I Don’t Love

Hello beautiful artist, Let’s face it. As a painter who’s actually painting (and if you’re not painting regularly, click here), you’re going to make some paintings you don’t love. Especially once you learn to paint like a pro and take bigger risks with your art – exploring and experimenting. (As […]
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August 2, 2025
Why Some Paintings Grab You (And Others Leave You Cold)

Why Some Paintings Grab You (And Others Leave You Cold)

Hello beautiful artist, Happy Sunday! This week we had a big discussion on how to put emotion in your paintings with my Art Mentoring cohort. You know what I mean – you’ve seen technically perfect paintings that don’t do much for you, and then you’ve seen paintings that might not […]
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July 29, 2025
my student amy's art

From self-doubt to gorgeous paintings (the shift that changed everything)

Hello beautiful artist, I’m honored to share my student Amy’s art with you today. She has worked hard over the last 10 weeks to create many paintings with me, in her own voice. This week she sent me a powerful email, and I wanted to share some of her words […]
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July 2, 2025
Artist paintings transformations

Before & After: Artist Painting Transformations + Sneak Peek into My Mentoring Program

Each week inside my art mentoring program, I help creative women break through the “stuck spots” in their paintings—the frustrating moments when your vision doesn’t match what’s on the canvas. Today, I’m giving you an exclusive sneak peek into how that transformation happens—so you can see the power of personalized […]
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May 4, 2025
which acrylic paint colors to buy

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 […]
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March 23, 2025
Are you worried your paintings aren't good enough to sell?

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 […]
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February 3, 2025
3 Game-Changing Elements: Transform Your Painting from 'Meh' to Masterpiece

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 […]
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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 […]
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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. […]
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January 9, 2025
4 Truths to Discover Your Unique Style

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 […]
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December 27, 2024
That art you're meant to make... let's talk about what's really stopping you

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 […]
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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 […]
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November 23, 2024
black friday painting bundle

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 […]
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