Artist Odyssey Blog

I’m here to empower and inspire you to step into your destiny by sharing my insights from being a successful artist, author, educator, entrepreneur, motivational speaker, and founding owner of Milan Art Institute.

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Faith, Floors, and Fresh Starts: The Risk That Made All the Difference
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Painting by Elli Milan of an angel surrounded by gold stars and clouds
Through the Flames: The Gold I Rejected and the Fire that Freed Me
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How Becoming Unemployable Fueled My Dreams and Transformed My Life
How Becoming Unemployable Fueled My Dreams and Transformed My Life
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Italian police offer stands with his hands behind his back gazing into the distance
Gypsies, Hurricanes, and the Pain of Loss: Confronting Chaos in Rome (Part 1)
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Snowy Ukrainian mountains in the distance with gray clouds overhead
Our Nightmare Ski Trip: Get Back Up One More Time
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Elli Milan and John Milan pose in front of a large collaborative abstract painting
Art Fair Animosity: Meeting My Mortal Enemy Face to Face
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A young woman admires a wall full of original artwork
Transforming Space and Spirit: The Value and Unique Healing Power of Art
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Elli Milan enjoys a birthday dinner in a mermaid-themed restaurant
Birthday Redemption and Finding My True Inheritance
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Elli waits at the gate with her luggage
Crossing the Threshold: My First Triumph in the World of Airport Lounges
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