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Lessons for the heart-expanding Artist.

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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April 27, 2025
4 Ways to Create Art That Connects With Viewers

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 […]
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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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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 […]
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August 11, 2024
how to paint expressive brush strokes

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 […]
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August 4, 2024
What to do when you lose your painting mojo

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 […]
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July 21, 2024
Before & After: Rochelle's Painting Transformation + Sneak Peek into My Mentoring Program

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 […]
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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 […]
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January 23, 2024
Colorado Mixed Media Painting Retreat This June!

Colorado Mixed Media Painting Retreat This June 2024!

Thank you for waiting for soooo long, I am sooo excited to share with you that it’s OPEN! My 2024 Colorado Mixed Media Painting Retreat! Early bird pricing is available until March 7. Spots are LIMITED and are already filling, so don’t wait… Here are all the glorious details! I’ve designed this exclusive […]
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January 8, 2024
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6 Game-Changing Practices to Be an Amazing Artist this Year

You deserve to create your most amazing Art this year and really feel like a recognized and loved Artist.💖 And I love supporting creative women like you. Which is why I created this coaching video to give you the 6 GAME CHANGING practices I teach my students, to create BIG success […]
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December 11, 2023
How Carla Manifested Huge Art Success

How Carla Manifested Huge Art Success – and You Can Too!

Carla and I worked together a 2 years ago and she created this amazing collection of paintings and developed a very textured, colorful unique style. She is super into painting animals and sea life from the Pacific Northwest where she lives. People love her work. She’s sold a bunch of […]
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November 12, 2023
How to carve out moments for your artistic soul

How to carve out moments for your artistic soul

I’ve been creating LOTS of new paintings and listening to what my heart wants lately more than ever. Connecting with my Art is my true guide. This means that whatever is happening in my life, good or bad, everything feels right when I’m creating. Sometimes I see women who are […]
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November 5, 2023
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The Power of Believing in Yourself as an Artist

Did you ever notice that when your energy and happiness are low, that it feels like nothing’s going well? It’s a common law of the universe that when you’re UP things go well, and when you’re DOWN, things feel like kinda bad. What you focus on, you draw into your […]
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September 16, 2023
How to Switch from Comparing to Sharing Your Art!

How to Switch from Comparing to Sharing Your Art!

I was watching a video with Hawaiian wise man Ke’oni Hanalei this week, and he was talking about how we compare ourselves to others. It was really beautiful, because as Artists this is something that can really shut us down. For example, have you ever been perusing instagram or youtube […]
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