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3 Seconds to save her creative life.

Have you ever walked into a room full of artists and immediately felt like the worst one there? Like everyone else got the memo and somehow you missed it? In…

Four artists painting in a bright studio, with paint-splattered tables and colorful supplies nearby.

7 Reasons Why Your Art Practice Was Never Meant to Be Built Alone

We were taught that an art practice is something you build alone. Just you, your brushes, and the work. But after years of watching artists struggle in isolation and then transform inside a community, I no longer believe that’s true. In this post, I share the seven reasons why making…

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Instructor in a navy polo explains a large, the black squiggly line drawn on a whiteboard in a classroom.

Why Artists Quit Too Soon and How to Make Sure You Don’t

The artist’s journey is harder than anyone tells you. It’s a rollercoaster of highs and lows, breakthroughs and setbacks, and most people quit right in the middle of a dip, not knowing that the smoother path was just ahead. In this post, I share what the creative journey actually looks…

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Row of colorful paint bottles beside a painting in progress; a hand drips orange paint onto the canvas with a bold “Make Art Easier Set It Up Right” overlay.

Why Your Studio Setup Is the Secret to a Consistent Art Practice

One of the biggest reasons making art feels hard has nothing to do with talent, inspiration, or technique. It has everything to do with what happens before you even pick up a brush. In this post, I walk through my complete journal practice studio setup, every tool on my table…

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