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Finding Freedom from Church Hurts
Has this ever happened to you? You’re on the journey of life, actively engaging with your local community of believers. And despite your best efforts, you find yourself stuck in a situation that’s full of misunderstandings, hurt feelings, and broken relationships. The sad reality is that we’ve all been there, and despite the Father’s intent,…
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Help! Nobody Liked My Art!
You did it. You’ve sent your artwork out into the world. And you didn’t get the response you thought you would. The likes aren’t stacking up on Instagram and no one’s following you on Facebook. So what happens next..heartache…frustration? Trust me, it doesn’t have to be that way! Today I’m tackling the common misunderstanding many…
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What To Do When You Need Money: Financial Help for Christian Artists
As Christian artists, it’s easy for us to say we’re not in it for the money label money as a hindrance; even evil. But in doing so, we’re simply using the fear of money as an excuse to justify our roadblocks. We get so caught up in worrying about finances, that it paralyzes us. Matthew…
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Removing the Limits You’ve Placed on Yourself & God
When I think about the frustrations I’ve had in my life, I realize most of those frustrations stem from limits that I have placed upon myself or upon God. Can you relate? I have even placed limits on other people. And, believe it or not, what is even possible in the Kingdom. It placed a…
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Is Every Artist Designed To Thrive?
If you come from a similar childhood as me, you may find yourself asking the question, “Is every artist supposed to thrive and prosper in all that God has called them to do?” I grew up with a very rule and religion-based God. One with a lot of emotional and spiritual baggage. My relationship with…
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Connecting With Clients Through Your Authentic Story
Connection. It’s the one common foundation for genuinely successful artists. If you’re not building relationships with your clients, you may find yourself quickly fizzling out like so many Instagram or Facebook trends. When you really start making those connections, you’ll be laying the groundwork for people to be interested enough in your work that they’ll…
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How to Prioritize Art in Your Schedule
Proverbs 29:18 tells us that without a vision, people perish. This is true even in the creative world. As Christian artists, we spend our time enthralled in our artistic passions because that’s the way God designed us; spending countless hours “in the zone”. However, when we’re looking to take our art somewhere bigger, enlarge our…
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7 Things Every Artist Can Do to Thrive Even During the Coronavirus Pandemic
My Facebook feed this morning looks something like this: art, pandemic report, art, scripture meme, art, “don’t worry if you just lost your job you can make money now online”, art, meme…Let’s just say it’s a really “convenient” time for people to be trying to sell courses and webinars on how to make money online… be…
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Building The Bridge: How to Make a Living as an Artist
There are many creatives around the world looking to take their passion for art to the next level. A big question I get a lot is how to transition from being a hobbyist into a full-time working artist, one that will pay the bills. It’s simple when you think about it. How do we get…