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5 Ways You Can Fail at Customer Service

August 29, 2022November 9, 2022Leave a comment

Any business that relies on customers for their income whether it’s product or service based needs to prioritize its customer experience. Having great customer service is an easy way to set yourself apart from your competition.

CPM Jellyfish Workshop

July 14, 2022August 16, 2022Leave a comment

Sometimes I feel like I'm on a personal mission to see just how many mediums I can mix with colored pencil successfully. While the medium doesn't need to be mixed with others to look great it's just something I frankly enjoy doing for a multitude of reasons. I was invited back again this year as … Continue reading CPM Jellyfish Workshop

Plan To Be a Big Deal

January 2, 2022November 6, 2022Leave a comment

The biggest takeaway from the last year for me was to not put things off thinking that there will be time later. I've often been guilty of saying something is a priority and then putting it off time and time again. The phrase I always come back to though is that if something is truly … Continue reading Plan To Be a Big Deal

So I Quit My Day Job

September 1, 2021October 31, 20227 Comments

Everyone knows the saying "Don't quit your day job." Typically it's said to people who maybe aren't very good at something or as a comment on that person's lack of faith that the venture you want to pursue won't pan out like you think it will. This is fear-based thinking at its finest and to … Continue reading So I Quit My Day Job

Travel Thru Art Challenge

January 10, 2021April 10, 2021Leave a comment

Do you miss being able to travel and see the world? We sure do!  Fellow Instagram artist Sara Prentice and I have teamed up to bring you the Travel Thru Art Challenge!  If we can't see the world ourselves, why not see it through each other's eyes in the form of art. I've been fortunate … Continue reading Travel Thru Art Challenge

STAEDTLER Packaging Project

November 2, 2020December 30, 2020Leave a comment

Earlier this year I had the pleasure of working with STAEDTLER on a project, that up until recently, I wasn't allowed to share with anyone. It was hard keeping this one a bit of secret since it was basically fulfilling a career goal of mine, but nevertheless, I kept my lips sealed! Fast forward through … Continue reading STAEDTLER Packaging Project

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I’m a Canadian artist and designer specializing in coloured pencil and mixed media. When I’m not creating art, I love helping other artists by sharing tips and tricks that have helped me. You can find me on all of my social channels @barbsotiart or check out my past Q&A articles for COLORED PENCIL Magazine or my co-hosting appearances on the Sharpened Artist Colored Pencil Podcast.
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