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Author: Courtney
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Becoming a Solopreneur: Why You Need A Mentor to Succeed
10 years ago this month, I graduated from college and embarked on my professional journey as a full-time creative solopreneur. In light of this milestone, today I want to rewind to 2009 and share with you what those early days of becoming a solopreneur felt like. (Spoiler: I felt terrified!) My undergrad years studying photojournalism…
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Overcoming Impostor Syndrome by Stepping into my Worth
Earlier this month, 15 of my original paintings went to their temporary home at Cecy’s Gallery in Durham, where they’ll be available for purchase until the end of July. I’ve been a creative small-business owner for ten years now, but I’m still floored every time a “reach for the stars” opportunity becomes a reality. In fact,…
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Pour Painting Guide | 5 Essential Supplies You Need Before You Start
I discovered pour painting like most people do—on the Internet. One day I clicked on a video when perusing my daily dose of art on Insta, and my creative life was forever changed. If you haven’t seen an Instagram or Youtube video of pour painting, here is a peek inside the rabbit hole I got…
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3 Years Later: Reflections on Healing Trauma through Art
It’s been 3 years since I got my art supplies out of the garage, brushed off the dust that had accumulated, and started painting big again. There have been so many times since that day that I’ve doubted my ability to make it as an artist. But this week, as I celebrate my solo show at…