by Julie deBoer | Oct 28, 2026 | Blog, Julie's Weekly
You start a painting full of energy but an hour later you’re hunched over a tiny brush, fixing the same petal for the fifth time, and somehow the life has drained out of the piece. I know this feeling well. For years I painted in a distinct, tight, stylized way,...
by Julie deBoer | Oct 27, 2026 | Blog, Julie's Weekly
You finish a painting and lean it against the wall. Something feels off, but you can’t name it. You’ve watched the tutorials and read the books. You’ve practiced for months, maybe years. Still, your work seems stuck in the same place. I’ve been...
by Julie deBoer | Mar 10, 2026 | Blog
Back From Copying to Creating How to Use Reference Photos Without Losing Your Artistic Voice By Julie deBoer Artwork by mentor Casey Klahn Art is not a copy of something that already exists.It’s an entirely new creation. Have you ever felt tethered to a reference...
by Julie deBoer | Feb 16, 2026 | Blog
Back how to price your artwork With confidence By Julie deBoer Step by Step Guide to Pricing Your Art With Integrity, Courage, and Clarity Let’s talk about one of the most uncomfortable topics for artists: pricing your artwork. If your stomach flips when someone...
by Julie deBoer | Nov 26, 2025 | Blog
Back Overcoming Discouragement & Distraction As An Artist by Julie deBoer How to Stay Focused, Resilient, and Committed to Your Creative Journey Every artist knows the struggle: the quiet frustration of a failed piece, the subtle tug of everyday distractions, the...
by mike-deboer-mastrius-ceo | Nov 24, 2025 | Blog
Back HOW TO CRITIQUE YOUR OWN ARTWORK LEARNING TO LOOK AT YOUR ART WITH AN OBJECTIVE EYE IS A TRICKY SKILL TO DEVELOP, BUT ONE OF THE MOST IMPACTFUL Based on the Mastrius live event “The Art of the Self‑Critique” (November 20, 2025) with host Julie deBoer and mentors...
