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Lessons for the heart-expanding Artist.

October 28, 2020
Paint for You & Stop Pleasing Others - A Conversation with Errin Witherspoon

Paint for You & Stop Pleasing Others – A Conversation with Errin Witherspoon

 Errin was painting portraits, and knew she had more expression waiting to come out. She was painting to please others, and trying to get reassurance from everyone else. She needed help with her confidence and she wanted to find her own voice in her Art. In just six weeks, […]
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October 23, 2020
It's not too late to be a painter

It’s not too late to blossom as a painter in 2020

You’re here because you’re an Artist deep down inside. Will 2020 be the year you reconnect with that girl? It’s not too late. If you’re tired of another year going by and nothing exciting happening with your painting, it’s not too late. All of the women in these photos are […]
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October 9, 2020
From fear of rejection to confidently painting and selling

From a Fear of Rejection to Confidently Painting & Selling – An interview with Caroline Baasch

 Caroline had been painting her floral pieces for five years, and had some success selling at local art shows. But she couldn’t stop struggling with her fear of rejection. It was holding her back in her art. She was painting to please others, and didn’t feel free. “I was […]
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September 14, 2020
when you don't believe you're a good enough artist

When You Don’t Believe You’re Good Enough as an Artist

We just had a poll and the number one reason women feel the most stuck with their painting right now, was that they don’t believe they’re good enough. “Who am I to accomplish great things?” What does that do to people to feel this way? It keeps them playing small […]
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September 9, 2020
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How to be a Famous Artist

Sometimes people are afraid to be themselves when it comes to making Art. They’re afraid they just won’t be accepted if they make art that’s different. And that leads to this voice hanging over you when you paint that says, “Is everyone going to like that?”… … and “What should […]
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August 29, 2020
art and trauma- how art heals your spirit

Art and Trauma – How Art Heals Your Spirit

A lot of people have had trauma and I wanted to speak to that today, because I’ve found Art is incredibly healing for trauma. Trauma can show up in a lot of different forms:  – For example, I’ve worked with a lot of artist’s who’ve had abusive mothers. OR parents […]
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August 22, 2020
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Your 4-Step Plan to a Successful Art Life

Are you longing to make paintings joyfully and feel creative purpose? So many women ask me how I’ve done this, and I wanted to share with you today the secret to my Art success. If you’re in the “longing phase” you might be feeling a constant nagging that you’re “supposed” […]
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August 14, 2020

From Dabbling to Confidence & Selling- Interview with Nathalie Gosselin

 Nathalie had been painting 5 years, taking classes and being an active member in an Art Association. She had never sold a painting. She wanted to make art that moved people, while still focusing on the beauty and creative process within. Nathalie’s painting wasn’t moving forward fast enough. She […]
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August 6, 2020
3 Ways to Get Out of Perfectionism in Your Art

3 Ways to Get Out of Perfectionism in Your Art

 I get sooooo many emails from women who are struggling with being stuck in perfectionism in their Art. Today I want to talk with you about the 3 things it takes to finally break out of your perfectionism, and start painting freely. If you’re stuck in perfectionism, you can […]
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June 29, 2020

5 Myths that Keep You from Your Art- and How to Bust Them

 Living your fullest life as an artist means you are using your biggest gifts, and you’re not keeping them inside of you. If life feels a little dull right now, and you’re longing to wake up with the spark of knowing your an Artist, let’s be honest… If you […]
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June 20, 2020
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Poppy Painting Demonstration

 Welcome to my Studio! It’s always great to have art inspiration laying around to keep you going, so this week I’m painting poppies, and here’s a demonstration… If you’re short on inspiration, you’re not alone. These have been challenging times for everyone, so start by giving yourself some grace. […]
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June 19, 2020
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‘Magic’ and ‘joy’ Art, music light up the night in Ridgway

Art, music light up the night in Ridgway By Leslie Vreeland, Contributing Editor See the full article here, or read it below… There are not a lot of places where you can tour an art gallery in person or listen to live music these days. In Ridgway, you can do […]
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June 9, 2020
Kellie Day June Exhibit Creatures at the 610 Gallery

610 Art Gallery June Exhibit: Kellie Day “Creatures” 

Join us on Friday, June 12 from 5-7 pm for the first exhibition of the summer at the 610 Arts Collective gallery, Kellie Day’s “Creatures”, a magical expression of the creatures in Colorado through spray paint, large scale syringed lines, collage and paint. Although a formal “Opening” is not possible at […]
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