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What is a Creative Coach
Have you ever looked at my channel or visited my Facebook page and wondered “So what does a creative coach do, exactly?” This post is for you! For those of you who don’t know me, I’m Dionne...
Pinterest for Creatives
Let me start off by saying that I am not a Pinterest expert! I’m just a big fan of it and use it often for my business and my personal life. This is just a collection of tips from one creative to...
Finger Painting for Adults
When I first started finger painting a few years ago, I had two simultaneous thoughts: This is the most fun I’ve had in a long time! I hope no one will think this is childish. For some reason, a...
Finding Your Unique Art Style
As a creative coach I’m often approached by furniture and canvas artists who worry about a saturated market and want to stand out online. The answer is deceptively simple: Find what makes you...
Furniture Flips You Can Do in a Weekend
These days, it seems like the only way I can find time to paint is by making time to paint! Is there a single artist out there who feels like they actually get enough time to make all the art...
Green Furniture Inspiration
While green might not be the Pantone Color of the Year (that honor went to Ultimate Grey and Illuminating yellow), it’s definitely the color of spring around here! The color palette for Issue 03...
Bedroom Makeover
Well, I did it! I convinced Matt to let me paint the master bedroom pink! Let’s ignore the fact that he insisted on calling it “light red” (and also that it was originally going to be a bright...
THE Guide to Beating Artist’s Block
Even the best creatives get hit by artists block every now and then! I thought I would put together the ultimate resource guide for beating a creative block! First, click here to watch the video...
Choose the Right Top Coat for Painted Furniture
There are so many finishes out there that it may seem daunting to choose the right one for your hand-painted furniture art but DON'T WORRY! I've broken down the top two finishes for chalk paint...
5 Tricks to Make Art Every Day
How to Make Art a Daily Habit! The best way to improve at anything is practice! Whether you’re a beginner artist or an old pro, creating art every day will be a game changer. Of course, like...
Social Media Tips for Creatives
Know what no one tells you when you decide to be an artist for a living? That you’re going to spend more of your time advertising your art than you will actually getting a chance to make it....
Why You Should be Learning From Other Artists
“If I can do it, you can do it.” That’s always been my motto. From the beginning my goal has been to show my friends and followers that they can do anything they set their mind to and I’ll be...
Abstract Art for Beginners
I’ll just say it right out: abstract is intimidating! Looking at a blank canvas is hard enough when you have a concrete image in your mind, let alone when you’re working to create something...
How to Apply Color Wash on Furniture
Do you recognize that piece of furniture? It has been part of my home for the past three years! It was one of the very first pieces I painted on a Friday Night Live with Quitta! Some of you who...
Mindset Shifts for Creatives
I just got back from Waco, Texas where we wrapped up the first-ever Empowering Creativity Retreat! This 4-day workshop is only available to members of The Turquoise Iris’s Creative Connection...
