• Pricing Your Artwork with Confidence

    Send us a text Do you struggle with pricing and often feel like you’re underpricing your artwork?   It’s actually pretty common among artists, but it doesn’t have to be your story! In today’s episode of 5-Minute Mentoring, I’m going to show you how you can overcome an all too common mindset that could be…

  • Discovering Purpose and Community in an Artist Mentorship Program: Gabriel Stockton’s Transformation

    This blog shares the story of a watercolor artist who, after joining the Created to Thrive Artist Mentorship Program, found direction and purpose in their art. Initially, Gabriel enjoyed the fluidity and challenge of watercolor painting but lacked a clear strategy or purpose in his work. The artist mentorship program introduced him to structured goal…

  • Making Money With Your Art as a Side Hustle

    Send us a text Do you have a full-time job but you’d love to make money on the side to supplement your income?   That’s the case for a lot of people and I’m going to show you how today on 5-minute Mentoring. Take a few minutes to listen on the app of your choice…

  • Renaissance or Revival?

    Renaissance or Revival?

    Send us a text You know a lot of people are talking about a new art renaissance that seems to be emerging around the world. That’s pretty awesome! But do you ever wonder if that’s really what God’s up to, or is there perhaps something more significant going on?  I do and in tthis episode…

  • Selling Art Despite Your Local Market

    Send us a text Have you ever struggled with selling your art in your local area? Lots of artists do. I’m going to talk about some solutions that will work for you no matter where you live on this episode of 5-Minute Mentoring. Take a few minutes to listen on the app of your choice…

  • Marguerite’s Artistic Journey: From Self-Doubt to Success Inside Created to Thrive Artist Mentorship Program

    Marguerite always had a flair for creativity, yet she never saw herself as a true artist. Her journey into the world of art began about seven years ago when she took up painting, almost as if accepting a playful challenge. Initially, painting was an integral part of her weekly routine, especially at her church, but…

  • Transformed and Bold: Laura Brady’s Artist Transformation

    In the video, artist Laura Brady shares her transformative journey in art and faith. Initially, she struggled with her identity as an artist and questioned her direction, especially after shifting from graphic to fine art. ​Discovering Matt Tommey’s Created to Thrive artist mentorship program was pivotal, as it connected art with Christian faith, leading to…

  • Ready Start or Grow Your Art Business?

    Enjoy this live video from a recent Facebook Live. We has some connectivity issues for a few moments early on… just scrub through them and keep going 🙂 Many artists have dreams of creating a business from their art. Even more have dreams of growing their current art business beyond a trickling side hustle into…

  • Jan Tetsutani: A Journey of Faith, Art & Transformation

    Jan Tetsutani’s story is nothing short of inspiring. This talented artist and creative soul hails all the way from Hawaii, bringing a touch of Aloha to her artistry. As the clock ticked to 5:15 AM in her time zone, Jan joined Matt Tommey for a conversation that unfolded into a testament of faith, community, and…