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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Coming Up Higher: How I Found Beauty in the Battle
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The Doubts That Almost Held Me Back—And How I Overcame Them
The Doubts That Almost Held Me Back—And How I Overcame Them
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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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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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Artist Elli Milan hugs her dog Cyrus in her studio
One Dog's Destiny and the Key to Conquering Challenges
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Crossing the Threshold: Integrity's Test on 'The Outstanding Artist' Part Two
Crossing the Threshold: Integrity's Test on 'The Outstanding Artist' Part Two
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Seizing Destiny with a Paintbrush: How Selling $35,000 of Art Fulfilled My Kids’ Dreams
Seizing Destiny with a Paintbrush: How Selling $35,000 of Art Fulfilled My Kids’ Dreams
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sketch of two doves with drips of yellow and black ink by artist Elli Milan
Why Talent Is Overrated: The Real Key to Achieving Greatness
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How I Overcame My Creative Block and Rediscovered My Magic in Art
How I Overcame My Creative Block and Rediscovered My Magic in Art
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