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.

Elli's dad, with gray hair and sunglasses, smiles at the camera
Art Education Family Legacy
Finding My Why: A Day I'll Never Forget
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Elli and Katherine smile for a selfie in front of a rainbow
Overcoming Challenges Travel Women
Katherine of Quebec: A Miracle in Assisi
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The Hidden Struggle Every Artist Faces—And the Best Way to Overcome It
Artists Creative Blocks Overcoming Limiting Beliefs
The Hidden Struggle Every Artist Faces—And the Best Way to Overcome It
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Artist Odyssey Blog

Elli and Solomon stand face to face, illuminated by the glow of the sun
The Call That Shook Me to My Core: What Happened to Solomon
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Elli's painting of a red lion with blue and orange flowers
When Christmas Magic Died: Why I Told My Kids Santa Isn't Real
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Elli as a young child, sitting on the couch with her grandparents and brother
The Day of Dread and the Meal That Changed Everything
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A painting by Tanya Johnston of a warrior woman riding a unicorn
What Your Art Collection Can Teach You About Your Legacy
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A closeup of flowers, paintbrushes, and other objects in Elli's studio
Pulling the Far Things Near: A Grand Prophecy and Beauty the World Has Never Seen
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Elli Milan paints in the beautiful, romantic environment of her studio
An Open Letter to Artists About the 2024 Election
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Elli poses in front of her easel loaded with artwork
Echoes of Inspiration: An Unexpected Encounter and a Calling Confirmed
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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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A selfie of Elli and Johanna at the Trevi Fountain in Rome
Gypsies, Hurricanes, and the Pain of Loss: Confronting Chaos in Rome (Part 2)
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