Opening Bid: $50. What I gained was far more valuable. (Ok, so it sold for much, much more than that.) Even so, the workout my heart got from the experience still outweighed the final price tag. I was asked to paint during a fundraising benefit event a week ago. It was not my first, but it's been a while. I do these every two years or so. So how do you build confidence for living painting (or any other next-level challenge)? Each of these events holds a unique opportunity to

If you've been painting for days or years, you'll feel this. What holds you back? And what will keep you going?

I’ve been in my share of Facebook groups. Anybody? Yes? You never quite know who you’re going to find. You hope for an encouraging group...