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A Cup of Cloudy

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    What does it mean to be the artsy friend?

    The artsy friend: you might’ve seen one, you might be one. They’ve got that quirky but irresistible charm, that Pisces/Scorpio energy (even if that’s not their sign), and usually a lot of incredible ideas.  The artsy friend is the creative type. You’ve got big dreams, hobbies galore and an attitude that miiiiight just tie it all together into something truly world-bending.  People say you’re a little strange, but you feel like being an oddity in today’s world is a superpower. You see things from a perspective most don’t, which gives you ideas most don’t have. And you want to use that power to make life more beautiful, inspiring, and open…

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    WHO ARE YOUR PEERS? Everyone needs somewhere to fit in. Whether your group is large and mainstream, or small and niche, it feels good to find a space to connect with others. That’s why I always recommend finding a place for yourself in an art community.  NOTE: Artsy Friends, a Patreon group by Carolyn Tantanella, is open now! It’s the perfect place to find your new friend circle online. Join the group here. WHAT COMMUNITY CAN BRING An art community can give you motivation and inspiration.  Seeing other people create always makes me want to pick up my pencil. Different compositions, color schemes, figure gestures, and subject matter always get…

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Carolyn Tantanella is a Michigan artist who paints the mystical, natural, and fantastical. She specializes in watercolor and digital illustration but could be equally called a poet or a teacher. Carolyn founded A Cup of Cloudy to help artsy types express, create and decorate in a way that fits them.

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