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Finding the Right Art Mentor: 7 Questions Every Artist Should Ask
Choosing someone to walk with you on your own artistic journey is probably one of the most important choices you’ll make as an artist. Why? Because who you choose as your art mentor determines what seeds you’re going to plant in your life and ultimately, what fruit is going to be produced. As you consider…
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Choosing the Right Artist Mentoring Program: 7 Reasons Why Created to Thrive Stands Out
Embarking on an artistic journey can be transformative, and selecting the right art mentorship program is a critical step in this process. The Created to Thrive Artist Mentorship Program stands out as a leading choice for several key reasons, aligned with essential criteria for selecting a artist mentorship program. 1. Real-World Experience That CountsWhat sets…
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Your Art Makes God Smile
Painter Hoda Nicholas once believed art was frivolous—something secondary to “real” spiritual work. But through a profound encounter with God, she discovered that creativity itself is an act of worship. As she learned to create from freedom, joy, and partnership with the Holy Spirit, her art became a gateway for blessing, beauty, and transformation—both for…
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Creating from Glory, Not Pressure
Why did the great masters never worry if their art was “Christian enough”? This issue of The Thriving Christian Artist Weekly explores how Michelangelo, Da Vinci, Bach, and Vermeer created from intimacy with God—not pressure, performance, or results. Discover why art becomes sacred not because of what it says, but because of Who you create…
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Creating with the Holy Spirit: A Simple, Powerful Process
ISSUE #037 One of the greatest gifts we have as Kingdom artists is this breathtaking invitation to create with God, not just for Him. If you’ve ever wondered how to actually do that—without pressure, striving, or second-guessing yourself—you’re in the right place. I’ve spent decades learning the rhythms of creative partnership with the Holy Spirit,…
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How to Know if God is Calling You to Be An Artist
Wondering if God is calling you as an artist? You’re not imagining it. This week, we explore five signs straight from Scripture that reveal how the Holy Spirit awakens creativity, stirs your identity, and confirms your Kingdom assignment—starting with the very first artist God ever called by name.
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Formed in the Studio: Why Jesus’ “Hidden Years” Matter to Your Creative Calling
Before Jesus ever preached or performed a miracle, He spent thirty years as a working artisan—and those hidden years hold powerful truth for artists today. In this issue, discover how Jesus’ creative formation transforms the way you see your studio, your calling, and the sacred process God is working in you right now.
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Overcoming Creative Block as a Christian Artist
Creative block doesn’t mean you’ve lost your gift—it simply means you’ve been drawing from the wrong source. In this week’s issue of The Thriving Christian Artist Weekly, we’re breaking down the three root causes of creative block and showing you how to reconnect with the Holy Spirit so creativity begins to flow again. You’ll also…
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Seeing God as Artist First, Changes Everything
The very first thing God reveals about Himself in Scripture isn’t as King or Judge—but as Creator. When you begin to see Him as the ultimate Artist, it changes everything. Suddenly, your art, your story, and even your struggles become part of His masterpiece in progress. You’re not performing for God—you’re creating with Him. In…