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Can You Really DIY Your Own Brand Photo Shoot?
Can You Really DIY Your Own Brand Photo Shoot?

Can a DIY photoshoot really work for your creative brand? Maybe… Read on to learn why and how I’ve been doing it successfully since 2020.

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Chris VMay 6, 2023Comment
Why On Earth Would I Build a Watercolor Membership?
Why On Earth Would I Build a Watercolor Membership?

Why start a membership for what you teach? A steady income and having a more intimate way of sharing what you know is only the tip of the iceberg.

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Chris VApril 27, 2023Comment
The Art of Art Giveaways
The Art of Art Giveaways

If anyone had told me that I'd be running giveaways in my creative business I would not have believed them. However, giveaways have forever changed the way I look at online teaching.

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Chris VApril 21, 2023Comment
Live Painting Sessions Forever Changed My Creative Life
Live Painting Sessions Forever Changed My Creative Life
Chris VApril 19, 2023Comment
Watercolor Mood Boards- Tool or Art Form?
Watercolor Mood Boards- Tool or Art Form?

Mood boards are a genius way to organize your thoughts, convey ideas, and tell visual stories. When you make one with watercolors, though, the fun factor goes up by a lot!

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Chris VApril 7, 2023Comment
Are Art Challenges Worth Participating In?
Are Art Challenges Worth Participating In?

Are Art Challenges Worth Participating In? Let me share my honest opinion with you.

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Chris VMarch 8, 2023Comment
Using Your Art to Design Patterns
Using Your Art to Design Patterns

Are you dreaming about using your art for patterns on fabrics and products? I did too, and it all started with some art and a dream.

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Chris VFebruary 8, 2023Comment
Understanding Color Out in the World
Understanding Color Out in the World

I find that trends are just stories about what’s going on in the world at any given time. You can look through history and see trends. What’s going on now?

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Chris VFebruary 2, 2023Comment
Should You Choose A Word of the Year?
Should You Choose A Word of the Year?

A few years ago, I didn't even really know what a “word of the year” was., and now I can't seem to live without one. What changed?

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Chris VJanuary 26, 2023Comment
What’s an Art Planner and why should I use one?
What’s an Art Planner and why should I use one?

How using a planner and journaling changed the entire trajectory of my creative life.

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Chris VJanuary 17, 2023Comment
2023 Pantone Color of the Year in Watercolors
2023 Pantone Color of the Year in Watercolors

The Pantone Color of the Year has been announced as Viva Magenta, and I’m diving into it with thoughts for our future and a watercolor mixing tutorial.

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Chris VJanuary 11, 2023Comment
What I Wished I Did Differently in 2022
What I Wished I Did Differently in 2022

I feel so much hope as 2023 begins. Another year and another opportunity to start fresh. I really love to do a recap, and look at what didn’t work, before I set my goals for new year.

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Chris VJanuary 4, 2023Comment
Is Creating Artwork in Collections Important?
Is Creating Artwork in Collections Important?

How important is it to create in the form of collections? Well, that might look different for each artist, but for many it has taken them next level and gotten them noticed.

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Chris VOctober 29, 2022
The Making of a Logo
The Making of a Logo

Your logo doesn’t have to be expensive or complicated once you have clarity about your brand and some basic design guidelines..

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Chris VJuly 19, 2022Comment
DIY Photoshoot- A Deeper Look at the Process
DIY Photoshoot- A Deeper Look at the Process

How I did my own DIY photoshoot without being a professional photographer. Hint: A Shot List PDF guide came in really handy.

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Chris VJuly 3, 2022Comment
How I Got The Courage To Do A DIY Photo Shoot
How I Got The Courage To Do A DIY Photo Shoot

How and why I did my own photoshoot in 2020 as an amateur photographer, and why it worked.

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Chris VJune 10, 2022 Comments
Giveaway for a 1 Year Skillshare Membership
Giveaway for a 1 Year Skillshare Membership

I’m hosting a Giveaway for 1 Free Year of Skillshare.

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Chris VApril 25, 2022Comment
The Process of Rebranding
The Process of Rebranding

Every once in a while it's time for reinvention. That means I’m rebranding and I’m sharing the process with you.

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Chris VApril 5, 2022 Comments
Creating an Abstract Watercolor Planner and Journal
Creating an Abstract Watercolor Planner and Journal

Find relaxation, fun, and clarity in one of my favorite projects in Skillshare class Abstract Watercolor Planner & Journal.

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Chris VMarch 29, 2022Comment
My Top 3 Tips for New Online Teachers
My Top 3 Tips for New Online Teachers

I’m sharing my top three tips for teaching online, and it’s simpler than you think.

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Chris VMarch 3, 2022
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