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  • The Astonishing Thing People Say About Art
    Creative Inspiration | My Influences

    The Astonishing Thing People Say About Art

    ByManelle May 6, 2025May 7, 2025

    In this video, I talk about how art makes a difference in people’s lives, but for some reason, not everyone sees that or believes it. I share three examples of…

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  • How creativity taught me something amazing about God.
    Creative Inspiration | Lifestyle | My Influences | Positive Mindset

    How creativity taught me something amazing about God.

    ByManelle April 21, 2025May 5, 2025

    I’m trying something new, or rather, new-ish. Over the last year, and maybe even longer that I’ve become increasingly frustrated with instagram. And recently I’ve decided to really look at…

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  • Faun sketchbook drawing by Manelle Oliphant. Inspired by Fairy tales. Tales Fantastic Blog
    Artist Inspiration | Creative Inspiration | My Influences

    It’s ok for you to love what you love.

    ByManelle October 24, 2023June 12, 2023

    Having fun isn’t hard when you have a library card! —From Arthur the animated series. When I was really small my mom took us to the library quite often. I…

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  • Dryad Character watercolor painting by Manelle Oliphant
    Creative Inspiration | My Influences | Positive Mindset

    How to treat your artist brain as a strength.

    ByManelle September 12, 2023May 19, 2023

    A Story about our strengths and weaknesses. “Oh my holy heck, you can draw? I wish I could draw. My brother (or mother or aunt) can draw but I didn’t…

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  • Get better at art by doing something different.
    Art Supplies | Creative Inspiration | My Influences

    Get better at art by doing something different.

    ByManelle July 4, 2023May 19, 2023

    There is a lot to learn from artists (and people) who aren’t like you. Sometimes you have to go out into the world and be uncomfortable if you want to…

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The Astonishing Thing People Say About Art

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Repainting Dragon Portraits: See How I Improved

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I first finished painting these dragon portraits in 2017, and honestly, I’ve always loved them....

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How creativity taught me something amazing about God.

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