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Top Ten Takeaways from Your Inner Critic is a Big Jerk

by Carrie | Develop Your Unique Artist Voice

There’s a secret that most artists don’t realize: creative block and that pesky inner critic is something we all experience as a creative. Hi, my name is Carrie and today on Artist Strong I’m sharing my top ten takeaways from the book Your Inner...

Artist Holiday Wishlist

by Carrie | Develop Your Unique Artist Voice

AGH! What the heck should you get the artist in your life this gift giving season? (That artist can definitely be YOU.) Today, enjoy some of the goodies on my wish list. Feel free to forward this to your loved ones to give them a clue. 😉 Mallory Journals seems to know...

Intuition AND planning help your Art

by Carrie | Develop Your Unique Artist Voice

To what degree should you plan and prepare the art you create on the pages of your altered book? I see the amazing benefits of altered books and art journals as a space for creative play and self-discovery. I don’t see a lot of tools on refining artist skill and voice...

Tips and Tricks: Preparing the Pages of Your Altered Book

by Carrie | Build Your Skill

This week I show you a tool I use that you likely have in your home… but don’t use it for art. I find this super helpful for preparing pages of my altered book art. Discover two mediums you can use to prepare your pages and this easy and affordable tool today: “Use...

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