| Artist in the Spotlight |
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By Aurora Sutherland
When you’ve been successfully self-employed for 16 years doing what you
love, and you’ve made a name for yourself, it might be time to relax
and slow down. Leanne Helin is taking a different approach. She
decided she wanted to advance her studio and develop her web site into
a more polished e-commerce business tool. Like her jewellery, the
results are stunning.
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| BC Creative Achievement Award for Aboriginal Art |
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Six B.C. First Nations artists who translate their stories
and language into paintings, carvings, photography, sculptures and
weaving were honoured by Premier Gordon Campbell today at the first
annual BC Creative Achievement Awards for Aboriginal Art. Two master
artists were also honoured with the first annual BC Lifetime Creative
Achievement Awards for Aboriginal Art at the ceremony at the Pan
Pacific Hotel.
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| Staying Motivated as a Solopreneur |
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Having quit the day j-o-b more than a year ago to focus solely on a
business, I have learned a little bit about working alone, and getting
myself back on track when it feels hard or lonely or disconnected or...
The biggest challenge to me was working in spite of feeling so
isolated. I became a coach because it spoke to my soul, I wanted to
make a difference in this world, and I loved the transportable bit.
That’s still true now, and I needed to learn how to do that in a way
th...
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This month is all about Artists. Help us celebrate the unique and creative talents of all these artists profiled this month. Each bring unique gifts from large scale prints to fine art in limited edition; from masks to totem poles; from jewelry to baby imprints. Each has their own talents and special niche which makes them different.... Visit the sites and see their work first hand. Whether you are an art connoisseur or just think it's beautiful, take a look and see what people are doing. 