“The Artist’s Way” halfway point
The first six weeks through “The Artist’s Way” has felt like a warm blanket of self love and healing, with so much unexpected expansion and growth. Biggest learning so far? … Keep reading…
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Journey through “The Artist’s Way” – 3rd time’s the charm
True confession – I’ve attempted to follow The Artist’s Way 12-week course for “recovering your creative self” two previous times, and never got past week one. Then I read an … Keep reading…
Redefining “making it”
I’ve wanted to “make it” as an artist for as long as I can remember. And even though it feels like I’ve “made it” in every other area of my … Keep reading…
The hotel artist is gone for good!
WHAT? Yes, its true, but only the name @thehotelartist is gone, not me or my art. From now on, I will go by my real name on Instagram – @catrains.artist … Keep reading…
Sacred process of titling my art
“Falling in love with what is waiting to be written” The process of choosing a title for each of my collage paintings is as sacred as creating the artwork itself. … Keep reading…
7 Steps to protect your Instagram account
As many of you already know, a crook hacked into my Instagram account @thehotelartist on Wednesday, February 6, and completely took over my feed. For the next 6 hours, “he/she” … Keep reading…
Honoring 2018 – Finding my “voice”
It is hard to believe that this time last year, I had just ended a 12 year corporate career, and was stepping joyfully into my new life as a full … Keep reading…
Giving away my original artwork?
Between December 2018 and May 2019, I’ll be giving away 12 original pieces of art. WHY? Great question, and one I’ve contemplated for many months as I planned my way … Keep reading…
Suddenly, “it” happened
“Your story is just beginning” I have spent the past 3 years experimenting with many different art forms, all for the purpose of exploring and expanding my artistic voice. This … Keep reading…
