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“The Thriving Christian Artist” Podcast
Starting Mid-May, 2018, you can connect with me via my new podcast, “The Thriving Christian Artist”. It’s for artists who want to bust through roadblocks that have held them back for years, create the art they love and live the life the they know God created them to live as an artist in His Kingdom. During…
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“Created to Thrive on Art & Faith Conversations” Podcast
I recently had the great pleasure to sit down for a wonderful conversation with my friend, Libby John who hosts the “Art & Faith Conversations” podcast. We talked about my new book, Created to Thrive along with alot of the back story that has brought me to where I am today as an artist. Listen…
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Case Study #6: Tina Lawver
What was your life as an artist like before becoming a member of the Artist Mentoring Program? What was your biggest roadblock?I struggle with a lack of confidence as an artist and as a person in general. What prompted you to become a part of the Artist Mentoring Program? Specifically, what were you looking for?I…
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Case Study #5: Mary Edwards
What was your life as an artist like before becoming a member of the Artist Mentoring Program? What was your biggest roadblock?I’d been “breaking through”, winning awards, selling my large paintings for over $1000. Six mos. before joining the Matt’s mentoring group, I dropped it all to be a caregiver, prayer warrior, & patient advocate…
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Case Study #4: Olivia Alexander
Olivia Alexander is an award-winning, Australian acrylic / mixed-media artist and has been a part of the Created to Thrive Artist Mentoring Program for over 4 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’d experienced moderate…
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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…