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From Sweatshop to Art Studio
Thailand is a place known around the globe for its immense natural beauty, distinctive cuisine and a land punctuated by farmland and rice fields. But what about Thailand as a place known for galleries and art?
How Artists Achieve Breakthroughs
This picture of me is not the most glamorous, yet it’s my favorite. Let me explain. All my life I’ve been terrified of sharks. Truly terrified. My fears grew so big that I became unable to
Have You Pushed PAUSE On Your Creativity?
An artist recently spoke with me about her work. She tearfully admitted that she’d been too busy to create new work of any substance. She was afraid. Afraid she won’t be able to connect with the
The Artist’s 6 Stages of Initiation
In business school, they talk about The 6 Stages of Entrepreneurship. But in art school, they don’t even use the word entrepreneur. They should. Artists are entrepreneurs. That’s the truth. And it’s the difference between the
Your Muse is Calling
Who is this Muse that we talk about? Where does She come from? What does She want? Is She mythical like a fairy or an elf? Does She have magical powers? Or is She metaphorical in
Believe In Yourself
It’s not about whether you succeed or fail as an artist. It’s about the kind of person you become as you do the work. Does it make you feel more authentic? Are you coming from a
You’re an artist?
I have a question for you: How many times have people told you that as an artist you really need to find “something to fall back on”? It sucks, doesn’t it? The truth is that civilians,
Who Will Save You?
I saw him across the crowded room at the high school reunion. The memories came flooding back. He was my hero, always coming to my rescue.That time that I lost my footing climbing the tall theater
How to Price Art
Are You Pricing Your Art Wrong? Knowing how to price your art can be really intimidating. Trust me I know. It’s one of the things that artists ask me about the most. Do you price your
A Conversation that Will Amaze ARTISTS
This interview was Amazing! Why? Because I was interviewed by Ricardo Canez of the Stay Amazing Podcast. 😉 But seriously, it was a lot of fun; as you’ll realize each time you hear me burst into
Are You Playing In The Land Of No?
As she wiped away the tears, the artist told me her story. She’d applied for a project that was a perfect match for her work. She had all the right qualifications. She was certain that she’d
How Seth Godin Answered This Artist’s Question
One of my favorite writers is Seth Godin. I’ve been reading his books and blog for years because his advice for creatives is paradigm-changing. But life was throwing me some challenges. I wished I could ask
How to Build an Audience for Your Art
This is a workshop I recently led for a private group of artists. Now I’m sharing it with you – for FREE!!! Bring paper and pen as you watch because you’ll learn: How to identify what
Validation
One of the first questions I ask aspiring artists is, “What is it that you want?” Invariably the answer has to do with wealth and fame. Heroes named include Damian Hirst and Andy Warhol. And then I sigh,
Is Your Art Making You Wealthy?
“But Crista,” the artist asked, “How can I make a living from my art?” “I wanna be wealthy! I wanna live on a beach! I wanna be dripping in jewels! And I want my art to pay for all of
Working as an Artist in 2021
I recently had the honor of opening the Creative Voyage Summit, hosted by the incredible artist Alexis Cohen. Alexis invited me to set the stage for the summit. So I created a workshop to help artists
The Monster Who Hijacks Artists’ Dreams
Every artist’s journey tells a story. And every story has an antagonist. The story of your artist’s journey is no different. The antagonist is the adversary, the opponent. It’s what comes between the hero and her desire.
Magic Words to Create Your Greatest Masterpiece
As artists, we are CREATORS. And your life is your greatest creation. In his brilliant book Negative/Positive, Bill Jay wrote that artists are people who strive to become actually who they are potentially. To become actually