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Greg: I don’t put the fate of my success in the hands of anybody but myself

Greg: I don’t put the fate of my success in the hands of anybody but myself

As an artist, I think a project like this can be very beneficial in terms of staying focused and surrounding yourself with the right people. When you’ve chosen a creative path, a lot of times it can feel like you’re

Greg Melanson June 20, 2014February 7, 2015 "Lessons I've Learned in My Life as an Artist", Additional Resources, Greg Melanson No Comments Read more

Eleonora Duse, 1858-1924 (Artist Spotlight: Actor)

Eleonora Duse, 1858-1924 (Artist Spotlight: Actor)

Eleonora was an Italian actress born in October, 1858. Born into a family of actors, she began her career at the age of four, and soon became a trailblazer in her craft. Her “style” was different from anything anyone had

Christine Bissonnette June 11, 2014February 7, 2015 Additional Resources, Artist Spotlight - Looking Back on Artists From the Past No Comments Read more
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