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Case Study #3: Dionne White
What was your life as an artist like before becoming a member of the Artist Mentoring Program? What was your biggest roadblock?I have been a creative all my life. I’m gifted in many areas and mediums. I tried other creative business ventures but nothing ever stuck. I always seemed to get labeled Hobbyist or Crafter.…
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Case Study #2: Deborah Nell
Deborah Nell is an acrylic artist who has been a part of Created to Thrive for over 9 months. This is her story. What was your life as an artist like before becoming a member of the Artist Mentoring Program? What was your biggest roadblock?I was doing OK as an artist but in a way…
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Case Study #1: Donna Arnold
Donna Arnold is a mixed media artist who’s been a part of the Created to Thrive Artist Mentoring Program for over 9 months. This is her story. What was your life as an artist like before becoming a member of the Artist Mentoring Program? What was your biggest roadblock? I had a full career as a…
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Thriving: The Power of Convergence
I’ve encountered many artists over the years who really struggle with stepping into thriving because they don’t understand one foundational concept: convergence. Thriving isn’t simply doing one or two things well, but rather doing the right things well at the same time, over time. Although that might seem like a juggling act – and it…
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What if Your Art is Just for Your Refrigerator?
I was talking to a friend the other day who happens to be quite an accomplished artist and a real spiritual father to many creatives around the world. We were chatting about our mutual passion to help artists thrive and, knowing I work with many hobbyist and emerging artists, posed the following question: “How do…
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How to Sell Art & Where You Sell Your Art: The 2 Big Questions Artists Ask
I’ve been an artist for over 24 years now and thankfully, have moved from a struggling artist to one who’s thriving artistically, spiritually and financially. Because I have an artist mentorship program and written several books for artists, I’m always getting questions from artists who want to start thriving. The two most common things artists…
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Has This Ever Happened to You?
I can remember it like it was yesterday. I was sitting in a gallery demonstrating my work at an art walk in Waynesville, North Carolina… Just minding my own business, when all of a sudden this guy walks up to one of my pieces and said with a gasp “It’s like the hands of God…
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12 Things Christian Artists Can Do Right Now to Start Thriving
Since I have the great honor of working with hundreds of Christian artists in my artist mentorship program, I’m always getting questions. One of the most common questions I get from newbies is “what can I do right now to start thriving?” Here’s 12 things you can do right now to start thriving as a…
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What Kind Of Artist Are You?
As I’ve reflected on my own journey and the journey’s of the literally hundreds of artists who are a part of my Created to Thrive Artist Mentorship program I now understand there are basically stages an artist goes through on their journey of creativity. Most artists stop somewhere along the way but for those who…