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2 Ways to be Consistent and Grow Your Paint Party Business
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o6aKURFztBg I recently interviewed four Paint Party Headquarters members. They shared all the things that are working for their businesses. Just talking to them and learning about them really inspired me. I’m going to share 2 tips to...
My Top Must-Have Business Tools
Running an online business is a great opportunity, but the sheer number of things you may need for it can be overwhelming at best. After years of successfully working and teaching in the online art world space, I've put together a list of my top must-have business...
3 Reasons You Should Teach Online
Y’all, I’m so excited about this interview. When I first started my business, I was kind of fumbling around with this whole online thing, learning things from different people and places. Then I found Stu McLaren and started learning from him. Everything just kind of...
Why Keeping A Journal Is A Great Way to Plan Your Painting Designs
I’m a HUGE journal person. I specifically like to use a spiral bound one and always have one on hand. I use my journal(s) to take notes, design paintings, make business plans and to write down ideas that come to mind. Can you believe I even keep one next to my bed so...
How to Start a Creative Business Online
If you have a passion for art or any other creative outlet, why not make money doing what you love? Don't buy into the lie of the "starving artist" - it's totally possible to make a great living pursuing your dreams! This is particularly true in 2021 and beyond -...
CHRISTMAS TRUE STORY
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=artOdi1fKxw&feature=youtu.be In the rush of making Christmas magic happen we can forget to remember the TRUE reason for the season. The birth of Jesus Christ our Lord and Savior. I'm sharing a Christmas painting for you and hope...
Ceramic Bunny Box for Spring Paint Parties
Ceramic Bunny Box - Perfect for Paint Parties! I'm in love with this cute little ceramic bunny! This is such a great idea for a Paint Party, or a gift for bunny lovers! I mean, who doesn't want a ceramic rabbit? ???? This adorable guy will look great in any colors, so...
How to Paint Paint Starry Night | Part 2
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KYWyUP3AeWo&feature=youtu.be If you haven’t tried this now is the time, it’s a super easy painting. A lot of times people see a painting like this, and they're like, nope, nope, can't touch it. Remember it’s not a true depiction of...
The Top 20 Must-Have Paint Party Supplies You Need
One of the most common questions I get asked is what paint party supplies I consider my "must-haves". Today, I'm spilling the beans and letting you take a peak inside my top 20 can't-live-without paint party supplies I ALWAYS have on hand! If you love painting as much...
Easy Trick to Fix a Painting Mistake
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H5BSQ0OJhag&feature=youtu.be My first business was painting decorative surfboards at an outdoor mall in Florida. I started this business when we bankrupt and lost EVERYTHING! That summer I made a mistake on a painting and I didn’t...
24k Gold Paint – My Favorite Acrylic Paint + How to Use It
If I had to choose one single paint to use in every single painting, it would be 24k Gold Paint from Deco Art for sure! This inexpensive gold paint adds shimmer and shine anywhere you put it - it's great for creating accents that truly pop! Here is my absolute...
Growing Your Paint Party Business: How to Get 17,000 Followers in 8 Months!
Struggling with growing your paint party business? This video post is filled with helpful tips and tricks that will change your life! Meet Christal Anger with Artistic Chris. She is amazing and is sharing how she went from 600 followers to over 17,000 in just 8...
Should you Start a Creative Business Online?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WS_EqVfJwwo&feature=youtu.be Talking about 3 reasons why you would want to do this? It's FUN and you can connect to people all over the world.You can create whatever type of creative business you want!Think about how YOU consume....
7 Winter Art Projects to Paint (or Teach)
These winter art projects will keep you busy and warm throughout the holiday season. Not only will you have a ton of fun making them (or teaching them!), but they also make festive decor pieces for your home. If you are looking for projects for your next paint party...
How to Paint Paint Starry Night | Part 1
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AmnxHK3MsxQ&feature=youtu.be This is part one of a two-part series where I show you to paint Starry Night by Van Gogh. Y’all, I'm so excited to do this. I’ve painted Starry Night so many times, it’s one of my favorites! I first...
DIY Easy to Paint Ceramic | Adorable Little House with Balloons
I had a TON of fun painting this little ceramic house, maybe a little too much fun with all the different colors. Do you know what this is from? I don’t want to say but I think you can guess. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s-67w6wxxJI Ceramics like these allow for...
How to Paint An Easy Mardi Gras Landscape
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2dOlB1dApuQ&feature=youtu.be Recently, I tried taking some time off with my family but man, I missed y'all! I was just chomping at the bit to get back to going live on Facebook and chatting and painting with y’all. I almost went...
How To Paint A Truck And Tree For Valentine’s Day
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n-Xec2-tTt4&feature=youtu.be While I painted this Truck and Tree live on Facebook I spoke about my word of year. I firmly believe in the power of words. There are so many times the Bible talks about speaking the things you say and...
3 Reasons to Start a Creative Online Business
In 2020, we saw the whole world shift to online. People are connecting and learning in ways they never had before. Take advantage and learn how to start an online creative business! Teaching online has changed my business forever and I am going to share with you the...
Bankruptcy to Business Owner by the Age of 30
Have you ever had to struggle with money? It sucks. It's SO hard. People who say money isn’t important typically have never had to struggle with money. So if you've been there, trust me. I FEEL you. I wouldn't wish money problems on anyone. But I'm here to tell you...
Essential Stencils: an Essential Addition to Your Paint Party Kit!
Want to know my secret for taking my designs to the next level? Essential Stencils! Not only do I use them for my own art pieces, but they are an absolute must-have for every single paint party I teach! Today we’re going to talk all things Essential Stencils and I’m...