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Can you call yourself an artist?
Can you call yourself an artist?

Can you call yourself an artist? What is an artist anyway? Read on as I break it down in this post.

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Chris VFebruary 14, 2022
What I wish I knew as a New Online Teacher
What I wish I knew as a New Online Teacher

What I wish I knew as a creative online teacher.

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Chris VFebruary 12, 2022class creation, teaching, art teachersComment
A Fresh Start that Won’t Leave you Stopped…
A Fresh Start that Won’t Leave you Stopped…
Chris VDecember 31, 2021Comment
Why Handmade Gifts?
Why Handmade Gifts?

Here are a lot of reasons why you should make your own gifts this holiday season, and some tips on how to get it done.

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Chris VDecember 16, 2021
Painting on the Go Has Never Been Easier
Painting on the Go Has Never Been Easier
Chris VMay 31, 2021
Becoming a Surface Pattern Designer
Becoming a Surface Pattern Designer
Chris VFebruary 15, 2021Comment
Tickle Me Purple
Tickle Me Purple
Chris VFebruary 15, 2021Comment
2021 Color(s) of the Year!
2021 Color(s) of the Year!

Pantone’s 2021 Color of the Year is not one, but two colors! Find out what they are and why they aren’t being met with the reception you might expect…

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Chris VJanuary 3, 2021Comment
How a Kid's Book Illustrator/Author Got Published!
How a Kid's Book Illustrator/Author Got Published!

Have you ever wanted to write and/or illustrate a children’s book? Amanda Davis did, and now she has been published! Read how she did it in this enlightening interview.

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Chris VDecember 14, 2020Comment
Abstract Watercolor Painting- Making Marks
Abstract Watercolor Painting- Making Marks

This abstract watercolor painting class is my favorite to date, loaded with tips and brand new techniques to share a whole different process.

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Chris VNovember 16, 2020 Comments
Artist Interview with Chris Heath
Artist Interview with Chris Heath
Chris VOctober 26, 2020Comment
Healing from Life
Healing from Life
Chris VOctober 19, 2020Comment
The "Healthy" Artist's Mindset
The "Healthy" Artist's Mindset

Artists tend to never stop giving and spending energy. Learn how I use quotes to stay refreshed, motivated and inspired!

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Chris VSeptember 29, 2020Comment
Mood Board Formula for Creatives
Mood Board Formula for Creatives

Get the Mood Board creation formula, Learn Color Forecasting, and check out Learning Art at OctopusConnection.com.

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Chris VSeptember 17, 2020Comment
My Live Workshop with Bonnie Christine
My Live Workshop with Bonnie Christine

Ever wanted to teach your own course? Then you need to read this post!

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art classesChris VAugust 1, 2020workshop, blog, class creation, zoom workshop, course creation Comments
Abstract Watercolor Painting
Abstract Watercolor Painting

The secret to why and how I created a series of abstract watercolor classes.

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abstract, painting, watercolor painting, art classes, art courseChris VJune 29, 2020art blog, art, artist, fine art, watercolor, painting, abstract art, abstract painting, contemporary style, art classes, art tutorialsComment
Artful Gifting
Artful Gifting

See how I solved a gift wrapping dilemma with some art supplies and a little boost of creative thinking!

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painting, watercolor paintingChris VMay 2, 2020artist, painting, creative gifting, gifting, gift wrapping, floral art Comments
Watercolor Journaling in 2020
Watercolor Journaling in 2020
painting, abstractChris VJanuary 27, 2020art, paints, watercolor, artist, fine art, Winsor & Newton, water brush Comments
Want to Learn Fashion Illustration?
Want to Learn Fashion Illustration?
Chris VOctober 1, 2019
The Art of the Flatlay
The Art of the Flatlay
Chris VApril 8, 2018 Comments
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