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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…
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The #1 Year-End Question Every Artist Should Ask Before 2026
As the year closes, ask yourself what practices you want to bring forward into 2026 and what you want to leave behind. Looking at old work revealed I spent 3-4 years coloring inside the lines, staying controlled, and plateauing. Now I’m bringing forward three game-changing practices: varying how I start…
How to Stay Connected to Your Art During the Busy Holiday Season (Creating Custom Holiday Cards!)
Feeling pulled between your art and holiday obligations? This simple card-making technique lets you do both. Create custom holiday cards by making art freely on card stock, then choosing which pieces remind you of specific people. It’s a twofer that keeps you creating while crossing gifts off your list. All…
My 5-Step Glazing Process: The Turning Point in Every Painting
Glazing is the turning point in my painting process where everything shifts. After building up thick layers of paint, texture, and experimentation, I use a 5-step glazing technique to bring it all together. I seal the panel with gloss medium, apply a thin neutral glaze (burnt sienna or red oxide…