How do you define an artist? Someone who shows up to create art is an artist. I’ve always believed in this very simple definition. If you write poetry, then you’re a poet. If you sing songs, then you’re a singer. If you love to create art—then I encourage you to see yourself as an artist, … Read more
Read MoreMy dear friend Carolyn Dube, a self-taught art adventurer and mixed media artist, is on a journey filled with fun! She is one of the teachers in the Handcrafted Holidays class and has finally reigned in the critical voice that squelched her joy and held her art back for many years. Today, she avoids rules … Read more
Read Moreart by Jessica Sporn Jessica Sporn, the namesake behind Jessica Sporn Designs and part of the teacher team for the Handcrafted Holidays class, lives the life of her dreams as a professional, self-taught mixed media artist, because she learned the power of “yes.” When we spoke in preparation for the Handcrafted Holidays class, we discussed … Read more
Read MoreWhat started out many months ago as just a daydream about how to create a Handcrafted Holidays group class that would be different than any other art class I’ve seen online, is now about to become a reality. Let me tell you why I decided to put together this class. Happy Creative Memories … Read more
Read MoreWant to see how to make wrapping paper extra special? If you love getting crafty and like to add handmade touches to your gifts then the guest blog post I did over on Jessica Sporn’s blog is for you. Other blog posts you might like: 8 Hanukkah Gift Ideas December is the new January … Read more
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I’m Miriam Schulman, Chief Inspiration Officer.
I inspire art-lovers to reconnect with their creativity, learn new skills and techniques, and profit from their art. Whether you paint simply for the joy of it or you’re serious about selling your work, and you’re ready to stop putting yourself on the back burner...You're in the right place. I've done it and I can inspire YOU how to do it too.