Create the Art You Love—And Learn How to Consistently Sell It (Without Compromising Your Faith or Your Life)

Join a Christ-centered mentorship community built to help Christian artists grow spiritually, artistically, and in business—with a simple, step-by-step pathway you can follow at your pace.

Members are raising prices, selling more work, and building real momentum—without hype or hustle.

Get immediate access to the training library + this week’s live coaching calls.

Real Results from Members who Implement the Process

If you’re willing to follow the roadmap, these kinds of results become far more normal than you think.

60% Sales Increase

I have increased my art teaching income over 60% and am on my way to a 6-figure year after doing the Artist Cashflow Bootcamp and becoming a member of CTT! – Ann from Oregon

4x Income Increase

Since I joined the mentoring program and started doing the work, I’ve increased my art business income by over 4x! – Lance from Wisconsin

Recurring Income

Within months I got out of debt, created passive income, stopped self-sabotaging. A year later I have a great monthly membership course and a cool gallery representing me. – Maria from Texas

$60K Increase

After becoming a member of CTT and implementing Matt’s teachings, I’ve increased my art business income from $32k to over $92K! – Lisa from California

Most members stay because the weekly coaching rhythm and community support keep them moving forward long after the first month.

Inside the Created to Thrive Artist Mentoring Program, You’ll:

✔ Follow a clear, step-by-step roadmap—so you always know what to focus on next
✔ Grow as a whole person, covering the five areas artists need to thrive: Heart & Mind, Art, Brand, Business, and Life
✔ Receive weekly guidance and answers—so you don’t get stuck or spin your wheels
✔ Build consistency through rhythm, not pressure—inside a supportive Christian community

Most artists don’t struggle because they lack talent—they struggle because they lack structure and support over time. This program is designed to provide both.

See the Scope – Then Decide if This is Right For You

This directory shows the breadth of resources available—but members succeed most by following the weekly guidance, not consuming everything at once.

Download the Content Directory FREE

You are Never On Your Own in this Artist Mentorship Program!

As believers, we know God is always there to guide us in our walk with Him and with our art. But He also created us to share life in community with others. We’re not designed to do life alone!
As a member of Created To Thrive you get unlimited access to:

• Private Created to Thrive Community where you’ll feel supported and encouraged every step of the way. The Created To Thrive Community is here to help and support you every step of the way, this is your place to thrive!
• Live Coaching & Connection where we’ll dive deep together and quickly get you the answers you need. And together we will help you get all the answers you may need on your new journey to becoming a Thriving Christian Artist. We’ve created an environment where you can succeed!
• Expert Hour Coaching where you get access to industry experts – EVERY WEEK – for the latest info, strategies and personalized coaching. Ask your specific questions live to the coach and get an personal answer on the call! This ALONE is worth the price of membership.
• Behind the Scenes Spotlights where you can learn from the successes and challenges of other artists. Hearing how others have struggled in the past and how they not only overcame their challenges but thrived as well, is a source of inspiration and motivation God uses in our life to grow. 

Plus the Fast-Action Collection…

So You Can Get Started & Make Progress Quickly!

Start With Clarity—Not Confusion

When you first join Created to Thrive, you won’t be told to “go watch everything.”

Instead, you’ll get access to our Fast-Action Collection—a guided starting point designed to help you get oriented, take your first meaningful steps, and experience momentum early.

Think of the Fast-Action Collection as your on-ramp.
It helps you focus on what matters first, so you don’t stall out or get distracted by too many options.

🧭 The Fast-Action Collection Includes:

• Step-by-Step Getting Started Roadmap
  So you know exactly what to focus on in your first 30–60 days.
• Essential Checklists
  Including website basics, starting an art business, pricing, 90-day planning, and weekly scheduling.
• Recommended Resources Guide
  Curated tools and services for prints, websites, shows, software, and more—so you don’t have to research everything yourself.
• Social Media Quick-Start Guides
  Simple, practical guidance for using major platforms without overwhelm.
• Searchable Training Library & FAQs
  Quickly find answers when questions come up—without getting stuck.

Most members who stay long-term start here, follow the weekly coaching rhythm, and layer in additional resources as needed.

Choose The Membership That Best Fits Your Season

Created to Thrive is designed as an ongoing mentoring relationship—not a quick course to rush through. You’re welcome to start small, but most members choose to stay long enough to let consistency compound.

Why Most Members Choose to Stay
Growth as an artist rarely happens from one breakthrough—it happens through steady, faithful progress.

Members who experience the biggest changes tend to:

• Show up consistently to weekly coaching
• Apply one or two ideas at a time
• Stay long enough for habits, confidence, and relationships to form

Created to Thrive is priced to make that kind of consistency realistic.

If you’re looking for a place to grow steadily—with guidance, accountability, and encouragement—this is what the program is designed to provide.

Most members don’t join because they want more information—they join because they want support while doing the work.

Purchase Lifetime Option

Purchase Yearly Option

Your first month is intentionally low-risk—so you can experience the rhythm, the coaching, and the community before deciding what’s next.

Purchase Monthly Option

Why This Is a Mentorship — Not Just a Membership

Created to Thrive isn’t designed to be “consumed.”

It’s designed to be lived in.

This is a mentorship environment where growth happens through consistency, guidance, and community over time—not quick wins or one-time breakthroughs.

Members who thrive here aren’t the ones who watch the most videos.
They’re the ones who show up regularly, apply what they’re learning, and allow progress to compound.

“This mentoring program has been truly transformative for both my art business and my spiritual and emotional growth. Through its teachings, I’ve been able to refine my style and hone my skills, all while feeling deeply supported by the CTT team and its community. It’s honestly ‘the best’ and has been a constant source of inspiration and blessing in my life.” – Wendy B, CTT Member

Watch Wendy’s Personal Story of Transformation

Julie Bagamary’s Story…

Learn how she found the strength to overcome the lies that kept her from embracing her call to be a thriving fiber artist in God’s Kingdom.

Grandma & Fiber Artist Transforms Her thinking.

God is awakening hearts, equipping artists and changing lives through Created to Thrive!

Here’s a few stories from artists who are a part of our community.

My friend, anyone of these stories could be your story. Why not you? Why not now? Let’s do this thing and make this next year YOUR breakthrough year. 
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Who knows… maybe you’ll be featured here this time next year!

I Care About You… Not Just Your Art Sales.

• Since 2009 I’ve Helped Thousands of Artists Around the World Discover God’s Plan for their Life and Art.
  
• Taught Artists to Develop their Unique Artistic Voice and Create from a place of Spirit-led Connection.
  
• Helped Artists  to Authentically Connect with Buyers and Sell Their Artwork for Top Dollar.​
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• Voted one of Professional Artist Magazines “Best Art Mentors”in 2018.
  
• Grown my own 6-Figure+ Art Business  as a woven sculpture artist.

Matt Tommey
Artist, Author & Mentor

How to Know if Created to Thrive is the Right Fit for You, or Not…

This will help you make your decision…

I want every artist to become a part of our mentoring program because it’s been proven to be life-changing. There’s no doubt about it.  But let’s be honest. Created to Thrive is probably not for you if you’re:

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❌   Not ready to commit to actively pursuing your calling as an artist as a serious hobby, ministry, part-time or full-time vocation.
❌  Unwilling to invest in your personal, artistic and professional growth.
❌  Not prepared to make changes in your schedule and life focus to make room for your calling as an artist.
❌  Not open to trying new things or to change unhealthy mindsets and habits. 
❌  If this is just not the right season of life for you to be focused on your art journey.
❌  Are looking for a magic pill or some get-rich-quick sales techniques to help you become a world-famous artist overnight.

However, Created to Thrive would be a great fit for you if you’re ready to:

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✅   Invest in your own journey as an artist to grow spiritually, artistically and in business or ministry.
✅   Be a part of an incredible community of artists from around the world
✅   Learn how to hear God’s voice and walk with Him as you grow your art business.
✅   Align your heart and mind with God’s best for your life so you can overcome self-sabotage once and for all.
✅   Build an art career that will enable you to create the work you love, sell to buyers who authentically connect with you and serve the lifestyle you desire.
✅   Willing to receive input from an experienced mentor and other community members who want to see you thrive!

Shanon Roberts, Artist

Find out how this artist had a major breakthrough and started successfully selling her art just 2 months after joining Created to Thrive!

Jan Tetsutani’s Story…

Learn how this painter, instructor, and muralist pushed past her fear and self-sabotage to walk into her calling as a thriving full-time artist.

Transformed From Self-Sabotaging to Thriving

Rachel Painter’s Story

After being rejected from art school and thinking her dream of being an artist might never come true, Rachel’s live was transformed through the mentoring program.

Her Growth Accelerated & Life Transformed

Choose Your Membership Plan

We offer 3 different membership plans for your convenience: yearly, monthly and lifetime.  Each plan offers immediate access to the entire suite of program resources.  Since the program is designed as a one-year journey, we recommend you choose the yearly or lifetime option in order to enjoy the most savings.

Purchase Lifetime Option

Purchase Yearly Option

Your first month is intentionally low-risk—so you can experience the rhythm, the coaching, and the community before deciding what’s next.

Purchase Monthly Option

Which Program is Right For You?

Created to Thrive offers several ways for artists to grow — each designed for a different stage of the journey. Many artists move through these programs at different times — there’s no single “right order.”

If you’re looking for ongoing guidance, structure, and encouragement as you build momentum, the Artist Mentoring Program is the best place to start.

Here’s how they fit together:

Created to Thrive Foundations Course: Inner Alignment & Clarity

Foundations is a guided discipleship experience focused on identity, mindset, and spiritual alignment.

It’s ideal if fear, self-doubt, perfectionism, or confusion about your calling are the primary things holding you back. Foundations helps artists establish a strong inner foundation before focusing on business growth.

Created to Thrive Artist Mentoring Program: Ongoing Growth & Support

The Artist Mentoring Program is an ongoing mentoring environment for artists who are ready to grow consistently — with guidance, accountability, and community.

It’s designed for artists building or growing an art business part-time or full-time who don’t want to figure things out alone. Weekly coaching, expert support, and community help you apply what you’re learning over time. 👉 This is the program you’re on this page to explore.

Created to Thrive Mastery Program: High-Level Personal Coaching

Mastery is a 1-year, application-only coaching experience for artists with established or growing businesses who want personalized strategy, deeper accountability, and close mentorship.

It’s limited in size and designed for artists ready for a higher level of investment and focus.