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Lessons for the heart-expanding Artist.
March 30, 2022
Here are some painting clips to expand your thinking and lift you up on rainy days. Get new perspective, evolve your work, get in the flowww, and delight in your creative process! It’s rainy out today, and a perfect day to paint! When life gets dreary I always feel like […]
March 26, 2022
Why does your Art matter? Why should you keep making Art if you’re not as good as everyone else? What is your gift, as an Artist, to the world? Should you make paintings based on what other people like? In this interview with Artist Robert Weatherford, I ask him the […]
March 24, 2022
Hello beautiful Artist, If you’re a creative soul watching your life go by without enough time for your Art, this may be the most important video you’ll ever see. When you are caught up in the busy-ness of life, the TODO’s sweep you away and don’t leave any time for […]
March 13, 2022
If you are a creative woman and your days are filled with a busy profession like tech or health care or mortgage industry, it can be hard to fit your Art in. If you’re a corporate woman and it’s hard to fit ART in after a busy day – here’s […]
March 6, 2022
Charla didn’t believe she had artistic ability. She grew up watching her brother and sister make art, and didn’t think she could. She was a successful business woman, but her Art was stifled and full of self-doubt. After a difficult year, Charla decided to get over her critical voices […]
February 22, 2022
If you don’t allow yourself to play, you’ll never sustain your Art. It has to be fun. In this video learn my tips on how to make WAY more Art through getting in touch with your playful spirit… I was just talking with one of my students who was having […]
February 11, 2022
Today I want to give you the inspiration to live your dream as an Artist. I often post women who are doing it, but here are three incredible success stories today, and how you can do it too.. #1 – Kathleen … Kathleen was a school teacher for 30 years […]
February 6, 2022
I’ve heard some women talking lately about how they are “struggling” with their Art – so I wanted to give you some tools on how to get OUT of struggle, and into your painting. Watch this video to find out why you’re struggling with your Art, and get the tools […]
January 23, 2022
I have a proven success recipe for taking women from dabbling to professional quality painting and I’m going to give it to you today. I know sometimes it’s hard to put it all together. There is a sea of resources out there on the internet and it’s easy to […]
January 19, 2022
I once walked out of an oil painting class because I felt so bad about my painting. I could blame it on the teacher, or the class, but really it was me. I was so hard on myself while I was painting that I couldn’t even paint. The conversation that […]
January 12, 2022
Do you remember the last time you made a painting that you felt really really good about? Sometimes the hardest part is getting started. If 2021 fell by the wayside for you, this can be the year you finally LIVE AS AN ARTIST – making paintings that you love, and […]
December 20, 2021
Today a friend sent me one of my favorite quotes by Mary Oliver, “What is it you plan to do with your one wild and precious life?” I remembered that life is not an arrival. It is a step by step choice leading you to the life of your dreams…. […]
December 12, 2021
Laura was stuck and not painting. Her fears and underconfidence were holding her back. In 3 months she developed a series, started finding her style and getting commissions. Discover the secret to what unlocked Laura’s Art in this Artist interview! Watch the video above. Find out the secrets that unlocked […]
December 4, 2021
Everyone thinks Art is just about talent. Either you have it or you don’t. The common thought is that if you don’t make great paintings off the bat you might as well give it up. Listen to this classic story and learn what YOU need to be good enough to be […]
December 4, 2021
Do you love animals and colors that make your heart full? I do too. I’ve been working for months to fill this room with big colorful ART. So that when you walk in, your spirit is immediately lifted. If you’re in Telluride in December or January, be sure to stick […]
November 9, 2021
Enjoy these short clips of how you can get in the flow and enjoy the healing affects of painting. It’s a lot of pressure if you’re just trying to make an amazing painting. But if you look at your art as a way to relax and feel soothed, it can […]
November 9, 2021
You’ve been working several decades at a meaningful job but now the balance is gone in your life. When you were younger you were free, and open and creatively flowing. But now you’re tired, and burnout, and it’s hard to have energy or ideas for your painting after work…. […]
November 4, 2021
The world can use a little uplifting Art inspiration right now – so here it is from my studio to YOURS… Enjoy these mixed media painting clips and motivational messages to put a smile on your face, and lift your energy today. This video will motivate you to get […]
November 1, 2021
Don’t wait for permission to start your Art life. Most often it will never come. The time is never perfect. Your family will always need you. The world isn’t going to open up and tell you it’s “OK” to do it. The only person who can give you permission to make […]
October 22, 2021
A lot of women come to me because they’ve had trauma in their past. Or they had neglectful or even abusive parents. Often they were told, “You’re not good enough” or “You can’t make a living as an artist”. Now matter how much work you do on yourself, these […]