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Lessons for the heart-expanding Artist.

June 9, 2022

How Ruth Found her OWN Voice & Created a Series of Paintings to Show

Ruth always felt a creative calling since she was 6, but went into graphic design because she needed to make a living. Once her kids were raised she began trying to reconnect with her Art by learning watercolor. After 8 weeks of working with me Ruth went from making very […]

May 20, 2022

Are These Outdated Myths about Artists Holding you Back?

Every now and then I get a negative comment on my ads that I just delete, but this was too good to pass up – because this is the exact type of OUTDATED MYTH that keeps women from believing in their Art … Let’s break it down: She is a […]

May 13, 2022

This is Amy and Chrystene's story – from perfectionism to creating their own heartfelt paintings and having success and shows!

Interview with Artists Chrystene Thomas and Amy Johnson

In this Artist interview, hear how Chrystene and Amy went from perfectionism to connecting with their hearts, creating their own paintings and having success and shows with their Art! Amy was hung up on doing Art for approval, and caught in perfectionist for a long time. She got to […]

April 29, 2022

Did You Go to Art School but You’re Still not an Artist?

So many women have spent years of their lives, and tens of thousands of dollars to go to Art school, and they still don’t feel like a real Artist. Some of them are not painting at all. Some are starting and stopping, and not making forward progress – after years […]

April 18, 2022

How Art Parallels Your Real Life

When you are called to create Art, it is not separate from the rest of you. It’s how you show up in your entire life. That’s why when you finally say ‘YES’ to your Art, and stop putting it on the back burner, it’s life changing. Typically the issues that […]

March 30, 2022

VIDEO: Art Ideas for Rainy Days

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

The Art–Spirit Connection, an Interview with Artist Robert Weatherford

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

Life Changing Video – Here’s How to Not Miss Your Art Life

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

How to Fit Your Art into a Busy Corporate Life

How to Fit Art into a Busy Corporate Life

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

How Charla Overcame Self Doubt in her Art, and Found Her Joy

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

Allow Yourself to Play When You Make Art

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

Get Inspired with these Success Stories of 3 Women Artists

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

Are You Struggling with Your Art?

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

Everything You Need for a Lifetime of Art

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

Allow Yourself to Suck at Art

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

VIDEO: Easy Ways to Get Motivated to Paint!

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

Create Your One Precious Art Life in 2022

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

How Laura unlocked her art and started selling - Artist interview with Kellie Day

How Laura Unlocked Her Art & Made Passionate Paintings that Sell

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

Are You Good Enough to be an Artist?

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

Kellie-Day animal lovers art show in Telluride Colorado

NEW Animal Love Art Show, in Telluride Colorado

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 […]