How to Be an Artist: Caryn Beaty

Caryn attended Massachusetts College of Art and Design where she received her BFA in Art Education, and has a Master’s Degree in Art Education from Boston University. She spent several  years as an Art Teacher in Newton, Massachusetts and on the island of Nantucket...

How to Be an Artist: Anona Kosmack

  Anona Kosmack is the heart and lead creator of Art Fueled Living.  She believes that your best life is full of self-expression, color, community and connection. Anona enriches the lives of those she works with by connecting them to their creative compass. Her...

How to Be an Artist: Nikki Braun

Nikki Braun is a watercolor artist who was born and raised in Pennsylvania and currently lives in Winnipeg, Manitoba with her husband and 3 kids. She has a bachelor’s degree in Graphic Designer and has spent the last 24 years in this field.   There are two things...

How to Be an Artist: Roberta Mockus

  Roberta is an artist, mother and a woman who struggles with Bipolar disorder and body image. Roberta explores these areas of her life to bring voice to her pain and challenges. Her work is vibrant and full of symbolism.     Carrie: When did you first...

How to Be an Artist: Jennifer Keeney-Bleeg

JK Bleeg is an artist and freelance writer who enjoys studying simple pleasures — a pot of tea on a chilly day, a bouquet of tulips just opening up, a perfectly ripe peach, a summer meadow — and capturing their beauty on canvas.   Colour, light and shape inspire...