Before working with the Become Internationally Known program two years ago, Artist Beata Marczak had big dreams…  But struggled to find a consistent rhythm or the balance she craved. She would procrastinate on some things…  And then force others to move along too quickly. This process was exhausting. She needed a clear vision and path forward. Fast forward to today: Beata successfully completed a solo exhibition… 15 group exhibitions… And sold over 45 paintings. Not just that, she is now recognized by an enthusiastic group of collectors and her local community. 

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Before she joined the Become Internationally Known community two years ago, she was lugging her $30 prints and cards to farmers markets around Nova Scotia just to cover the cost of the table she sold them on. She was working paycheck to paycheck and couldn’t see the way out. 

Fast forward to this year: She celebrated her first $30,000 sales *month* and flew her first $14,000 commission from Nova Scotia to Portugal to deliver it.  

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Before joining the Become Internationally Known program nine months ago, Pauline had already begun to build a solid financial foundation she felt proud of… Yet she still had nagging feelings of scarcity and fear. 

Today, she is more confident than ever and recognized in her local art community; she can truly embrace sales and exhibition opportunities that come her way.

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Before joining the Become Internationally Known program, Emma was at a crossroads - tired of pouring her energy into traditional employment, she had a million different interests and ideas… But wasn't sure how to bring them together.  After seven months in the program, Emma has a clear path ahead of her. She has created a website for her t, a solo exhibition, participated in her first press interview, and just sold the first painting she’s made in twenty years. 

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Being an artist had always felt central to who Taryn was on a deep level. They knew it helped them feel better to make it… But struggled to see how they could connect it to their larger work in the world. Through the internal work they did with the Become Internationally Known community, the very self-doubt that caused them to feel isolated now brings them into a deeper connection and a sense of purpose. 

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Before joining the Become Internationally Known community, Dawn wanted to combine her work as an artist with her heartfelt concern about social and environmental issues… But wasn’t sure how. She realized she feared being a “woman with something to say.” Today, however, she playfully describes herself as "a revolutionary disguised as a botanical illustrator.” And her new clients are loving it!

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Artist Amanda Ross-McDonald dissatisfaction spilled over into her personal life, and she found herself in the midst of angry outbursts with her husband. She found it harder and harder to repress the full expression of her authentic self. It was time to break up with her job and get good at listening to herself. She joined the Become Internally Known community and began to do just that. And it paid off in spades. Today she works in a dedicated studio for her artwork and completes new paintings every week, a total of 23 so far!

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Before he joined the Become Internationally Known program seven months ago, Howell struggled to loosen up in his studio. He was afraid of the unknown, and his work felt too rigid. Today, his studio is a much more vibrant and playful place. He has completed 8 new paintings, designed an upcoming exhibit, and created a digital, interactive experience of his paintings. 

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In previous years, Sarah-Kay Franck struggled to spend a weekend in the studio every few months or during school holidays. The lockdown provided an opportunity to reflect on this. She realized that being an artist was foundational to who she is… And decided to make it a more pressing matter.

Seven months into the Become Internationally Known program, Sarah-Kay now works six hours a day, four days a week in her studio! She’s made 5 new pieces, embraced her love of portraiture… And confidently calls herself an artist (something she could not have done not that long ago!)

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When Cassie Lozuk joined the Become Internationally Known program seven months ago, she struggled with this last bit. Cassie developed a more balanced relationship with that inner critic through her work in the program. With the support of the curriculum and our community in coaching sessions, she also learned to listen to what felt good and what felt right.

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Before joining the Become Internationally Known program seven months ago, artist Heather Harbaugh’s inner critic was a giant bummer. Since starting the program, she’s made over 50 new ceramic pieces – many of which sold. One was featured in an online exhibition for emerging artists. She received three commissions for her “prophetic portrait” series, completed 10 new watercolour mediations and 6 intuitive/prophetic-inspired acrylic paintings.

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Meet Kristiina Lähde, when she first joined the Become Internationally Known program, she immediately recognized the power that working with others offers the creative process. Today Kristiina continues to feel more clear on what she wants to say with her work and who she wants to make that work for… And the world is much better for it!

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