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Monday Motivation

🌼🌼🌼🌼🌼🌼🌼🌼🌼🌼🌼🌼🌼🌼🌼Let's dive into something we all face: that frustrating creative block or just plain boredom. My secret weapon? Learning something new or doing something I haven't done before.

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Tuesday Technique

Painting has evolved far beyond just brushes and tubes of paint. Take this small artwork, for example, beautifully created using metallic paint pens. 

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Friday the 13th Creative Discovery

Happy Friday the 13th, everyone! While most people might be thinking of Jason Voorhees and Crystal Lake (and honestly, I've seen enough of those films!), my mind always goes to something a little more enchanting.

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Monday Motivation

At times, staying motivated can be challenging. That’s when turning to your tribe—a group of like-minded individuals—or even watching an inspiring video can make all the difference.

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Tuesday Tip

Today's tip is short and sweet. If you are a creative person, try to clean up after yourself so you don't get overwhelmed and it's harder to clean.  Another important tip for creative individuals is to set boundaries for your workspace.

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The Unyielding Spirit of the Starving Artist

Selling your art is definitely not for the faint of heart. My passion for arts and crafts runs incredibly deep, and for some of us, turning our creations into income isn't just a choice—it's a genuine necessity. It's why we have the term "The Starving Artist," born from a time when, honestly, it felt easier to make sales. Times were simply different then.

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From Stress to Studio: Pouring My Heart into My Art (and My Livelihood)

It's Wednesday, and honestly, the weight of the week feels heavy. Just yesterday, I hit a wall – a real meltdown, overwhelmed by the daunting reality of no sales coming in. This isn't just a business to me; it's everything. It's my deepest passion and my very livelihood, especially since my autoimmune disorder means working outside the house just isn't an option. I fought hard for my business degree in my early 40s after my first divorce, pouring all that newfound strength and determination into building this dream.

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