by Carrie | Develop Your Unique Artist Voice
Something I’ve actually realized by pulling out my work and starting to apply for things here in Calgary is how much work I’ve actually made over the past five years. Because of the birth of my daughter and change in priority, as well as a change in my schedule, I... 
by Carrie | How to be An Artist
How to Return to Art After Missing Classes or Falling Behind You’re so excited and nervous: you finally said yes to an art class you’ve been thinking about. And in the beginning, you show up, do the first lessons, even get some feedback. But then something happens and... 
by Carrie | Develop Your Unique Artist Voice
Your Art Practice Has Seasons (And That’s Normal!) A lot of us quietly carry with us a specific version of being an artist. The one where we show up consistently, make meaningful work every week, build momentum, and move steadily toward our goals. And then there’s... 
by Carrie | Build Your Skill
Have you ever told yourself, “I don’t have time to make art today”? Or thought that real progress only comes from long, perfect studio sessions? I want to challenge that. What if I told you that 15 minutes a day (yes, just 15) could change your skills, your... 
by Carrie | Develop Your Unique Artist Voice
Visual Literacy Is Not Art Snobbery (It’s the Opposite) There’s a moment almost every self-taught artist has had. You’re standing in a museum, or scrolling past an image online, or flipping through a book. You see a piece that looks simple. Maybe it’s one color. Maybe...