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Affordable on-demand online courses available now in portraiture, design, perspective, composition, anatomy, and color theory!

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I've been a fine artist and digital designer for over 20 years. As an empath, I live to encourage others to find their happy place in their studios through my Passionate Painter Podcast and workshops.

As the daughter of two entrepreneurs, I'm also on a mission to help other fine artists reach their goal of making a living as a fine artist.

Caroline Italia Carlson
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These "no-tears" online courses will help you take your painting skills to the next level; especially if you're looking to paint portraits. Learn how The Portrait Code can help you build confidence as you build your skills.

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Welcome to the Passionate Painter Podcast A podcast for all artists looking for encouragement, actionable tips, and inspiration

LDK is an American Painter living in Upper Michigan

Become a Fearless Artist with Lisa Daly Kangas – Part 2

CLICK HERE TO GO TO THE PAGE FOR Part 1 of This Interview Please note: Because the interview was longer than 40 minutes, I broke the audio only in half for listening convenience, as is customary for the average length of a podcast. There is only ONE video (shown below) which is the complete interview.…
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LDK is an American Painter living in Upper Michigan

Become a Fearless Artist with Lisa Daly Kangas – Part 1

CLICK HERE TO GO TO THE PAGE FOR Part 2 of This Interview Please note: Because the interview was longer than 40 minutes, I broke the audio only in half for listening convenience, as is customary for the average length of a podcast. There is only ONE video (shown below) which is the complete interview.…
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Mark Shasha painting at his easel en Plein Air in Maine in 2015

Breaking Into the Art World with Mark Shasha – Part 1

CLICK HERE TO GO TO THE PAGE FOR Part 2 of This Interview Meet Internationally Renowned Plein Air Painter Mark Shasha Today I’m happy to share my interview with internationally renowned painter Mark Shasha.Mark is a fearless multi-passionate creative very comfortable in the limelight. This interview offers inspiration, encouragement, and actionable tough love advice. Mark…
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Get Mark Shasha's advice for breaking into the art world in Passionate Painter Podcast interviews 90 and 91.

Breaking Into the Art World with Mark Shasha – Part 2

CLICK HERE TO GO TO THE PAGE FOR Part 1 of This Interview Meet Internationally Renowned Plein Air Painter Mark Shasha Welcome to part 2 of my interview in progress with internationally acclaimed painter Mark Shasha. If you haven’t yet listened to episode 1, you might want to go back and listen to that first,…
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Thumbnail image of Dark Ages, oil on canvas by Kristin Cronic, 11x14, 2020

Chart Your Course as an Artist with Kristin Cronic – Part 2

Meet American Painter Kristin Cronic Welcome back. I’m happy to introduce you to Fine artist, painter, author, and educator, Kristin Cronic. In addition to all of these pursuits, Kristin served for ten years as an officer in the United States Navy. Which brings me to saying, “Thank you,” to Kristin an all our United States…
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Thumbnail image of Identity, oil on canvas by Kristin Cronic, 16x20, 2020

Chart Your Course as an Artist with Kristin Cronic – Part 1

Meet American Painter Kristin Cronic Welcome back. I’m happy to introduce you to Fine artist, painter, author, and educator, Kristin Cronic. In addition to all of these pursuits, Kristin served for ten years as an officer in the United States Navy. Which brings me to saying, “Thank you,” to Kristin an all our United States…
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