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Conceive Of, Create & Present a Cohesive Series Infused With Your Unique Artistic Voice in 6 Months

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ELEVATE YOUR ART:
Create a Cohesive Series of Your Real Work
Ready to Show, Share & Sell

August 3rd, 2 pm PT ⬇️

Right after the training, we will open enrollment for the Create Anyway Collective with a Special Bonus.

Create Your Meaningful Body of Work Now

You might be…

  • A creator who has a body of work in you that you want to create during this lifetime

  • Someone who came to art late in life, and now you’re learning all you can about art-making

  • Currently employed, and you want to make the most of your limited creating time

  • Tired of calling yourself an artist but not having any real art to show for it

You might be an artist who…

  • Pursued art earlier in your life, and you’re now returning to art after taking a break (career, family, caregiving, illness, etc.)

  • Hasn’t yet achieved the unified body of work you would love to make

  • Has a commercial career, and now you’re turning your attention to your personal art

  • Has a show coming up, and you want to make your work the best it can be

  • Wants to create work that you can show, share, and sell in the next 6 months or less, even with a busy schedule

In the CAC,
creating a series is simple.

When you join the CAC, you start with the simple goal of creating a series of 10-15 pieces.

Everyone has the same goal, and we all support each other to make that happen.

We walk you through every single step inside the CAC program.

The process that we teach is simple, clear, straightforward, and it works.

We ONLY focus on what is vital for you to create your work while helping you manage the mental blocks that can keep you stuck.

You create a new body of your real work. Period.

We’re David Limrite & Jordan Blaquera

Together we have:

  • Managed a private art school

  • Collaborated on the book Create Anyway that helps artists to create with confidence

  • Helped nearly 120 artists conceive of, create and present a cohesive new series of work in 6 months (or less)

We’ve found the SIMPLEST path so you can finally:

  • Get your ideas out of your head and onto the canvas (or whatever substrate you work on).

  • Get immersed in the creative process.

  • Stay focused.

  • Progress quickly.

  • Go deeper as an artist.

  • Stay motivated.

  • And create your new body of work.

“I've started to become more vulnerable with my subject matter. In the past, I was so worried about what people would think—it held me back for years. I finally broke free from that mentality. I just want to paint what I want to paint. This has been a wonderful opportunity for me to do that with the Collective.”

— Kelli N. Scott, CAC Artist

Creating with your Authentic Voice doesn’t have to be mysterious.

Step 1

Establish Your
Artist Identify

Step 2

Create Your
CAC Series Roadmap

Step 3

Elevate your Work
with Professional Critique

Step 4

Complete & Present a New Series in 6 Months

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Using our proven Center of Interest Circles®, you will determine exactly what you’re going to create. No more wasting time, becoming scattered or letting life get in the way.

You will avoid distractions and eliminate indecision.

Our Center of Interest Circles® Process allows artists to get into their studios and begin working immediately.

You will get right to work without confusion, overwhelm or paralyzing perfectionism.

Conceive Of, Create & Present a Cohesive Series Infused With Your Unique Artistic Voice in 6 Months

[Join the Free Training]

ELEVATE YOUR ART:
Create a Cohesive Series of Your Real Work
Ready to Show, Share & Sell

August 3rd, 2 pm PT ⬇️

Right after the training, we will open enrollment for the Create Anyway Collective with a Special Bonus.

In the First 30 Days

 

You will Stop

  • Wondering how to be cohesive with your work

  • Doubting that you can create a series

  • Trying to figure out what your series will be about

  • Thinking you’re not ready to create your real work

  • Hopping all over the place with regard to tutorials, techniques, materials, subject matter

You will Start

  • Building your Artist Identity

  • Developing your Artistic Voice (Visual Voice + Narrative Voice)

  • Designing your CAC Series Roadmap

  • Creating your new series that will be ready to show, share & sell

  • Turning in your first piece(s) for personalized, expert critique

  • Building massive momentum

And that’s just the beginning…

 

These 10 Modules
Support your Series Success

MODULE 1
Create Anyway Roadmap

  • Make key decisions that set the foundation for your new cohesive series

  • Establish your Artistic Identity & Artistic Voice

MODULE 2
Assess to Accelerate

  • How to effectively assess your work.

  • Determine whether and what adjustments need to be made so you’re never stuck on a piece.

MODULE 3
Thought Innovation

  • Build powerful internal beliefs about your talent, ability, artwork, work habits, potential & future.

  • Develop perseverance as an artist

MODULE 4
Creating Confidence

  • Increase reselience.

  • Release self-doubt, self-consciousness, and self-judgment.

  • Decrease artistic anxiety.

MODULE 5
Brushes Down

  • Learn to pause your process to really see what is happening in your art — and respond to it.

MODULE 6
Create Anyway

  • Disappointments, dashed expectations & setbacks are normal.

  • It’s what you do next that matters most.

MODULE 7
Courage to be a Risk-Taker

  • Push boundaries & boldy create.

  • Increase experimentation and take more artistic risks.

  • Stop feeling precious or timid about your work.

MODULE 8
Finishing Formula

  • Design your Completion Criteria

  • Handle second-guessing and doubt

  • Know when a piece is finished

MODULE 9
Navigating Criticism & Rejection

  • Don’t let the judgment of others shut you down creatively.

  • Learn to handle negative feedback with greater ease.

MODULE 10
Sharing Your Work

  • Decide when and how to intentionally share your work.

  • Be confident showing your work to others (both personally or professionally).

Conceive Of, Create & Present a Cohesive Series Infused With Your Unique Artistic Voice in 6 Months

This is a highly individualized, high-touch program.

 

The CAC is unlike other programs.

  • It includes proven curriculum tested by nearly 120 artists.

  • You receive expert, professional & personalized critique of your artwork, which considers the intention you have for your entire body of work.

  • The cohesion & quality of your work as a whole is taken into account (rather than single, disparate pieces).

  • We support your Artist Identity and help you build the resilient mindset needed to be a courageous, risk-taking artist.

  • The program won’t sit on your laptop; there is high-touch engagement.

  • You won’t be one of hundreds (or thousands) of faceless artists.

 

Expert, Laser-Focused Critiques.

Professional. Powerful. Kind.

Priceless.

CRITIQUES

  • For your CAC Series, each artist receives a total of:

    • Eight Single-Piece Submissions for Critique

    • An Artistic Voice Assessment of 3 pieces

    • An Artistic Voice Assessment of 10 pieces

  • Being exposed to the diversity and creativity of your fellow CAC artists is an exciting and instructive part of the CAC experience.

Critique is given by David Limrite. David graduated from Art Center College of Design, and also taught there for 12 years. He was also on the Portfolio Review Committee at Art Center, where he met with students at the midway point in their education, giving students feedback on their artwork and offering suggestions on what they could focus on during their remaining semesters. As well, he served as a juror for many group shows.

DAVID IS EVERYTHING I HAD HOPED MY COLLEGE PROFESSORS IN ART SCHOOL WOULD HAVE BEEN.

I love getting feedback from David. He's passionate, articulate, authentic, respectful, and speaks to ALL of the design principles. He's everything I had hoped my college professors in art school would have been. I learn so much from him!

— PAMELA ROBERSON, Artist

 

Q&A SESSIONS

You’ll receive coaching and mentoring on the CAC Modules & Curriculum as well as any obstacles that may arise during the creation of your series including productivity, procrastination, perfectionism, self-doubt, judgment, and fear of rejection.

 

“Since joining your program, I’ve faced up to my fears around 2 paintings where I was stuck, and have begun to sort out ways to complete them, address concerns I already had, and just get on with it.”

— QUINNE FOKES, During Week 2

SERIES PRESENTATION & ASSESSMENT

At the conclusion of the CAC, artists present their series and then receive a professional Series Assessment on their body of work*.

*Certain guidelines & qualifications apply in order to be included. Additional details will be provided.

You Won’t Miss a Thing.

Access the CAC Portal 24/7

ACCESS THE CAC PORTAL 24/7

With the CAC’s comprehensive portal you will have everything you need to create your new cohesive series.

At any time (day or night) from any timezone, you will be able to:

  • Submit your artwork for Critique

  • Receive feedback on your Module Assignment

  • Submit your questions which will be answered in the CAC Portal or live at the next Weekly Q&A Session.

All Sessions are recorded so you can view the Replays at a time that works for you.

CAC CALENDAR

 

Full CAC Dates:

  • September 3, 2025 - February 27, 2026

  • All Sessions are recorded.

Create Anyway Kickstart:

  • September 17, 19, 24, 26, 2025

  • Four Sessions

Program continues:

  • September 29, 2025 - February 27, 2026

    • Most Q&A Sessions are on Fridays with some exceptions. You will receive a full CAC Calendar upon enrollment.

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Support. Encouragement. Community.

I enjoyed meeting all of the other artists in our group. It was…helpful for me to hear all of their fears, struggles and moments of doubt. It made me feel like I wasn’t alone with all of those feelings. And then for us to share and help each other move forward in our creativity.

— BILLIE C, Pinyon Crest, CA

CREATE ANYWAY COLLECTIVE

 

Artist Mentorship including:

  • 10 In-Depth Modules

  • Create Anyway Kickstart
    (4 Sessions)

  • Q&A Sessions

  • 10 Artwork Deadlines

  • 10 Pieces will be created (minimum)

  • Individualized Feedback on your Art*:

    • Eight Single-Piece Critique Submissions

    • One Artistic Voice Assessment Submission of 3 pieces

    • One Artistic Voice Assessment of 10 pieces

  • Presentation of your CAC Series*

  • View All the Critiques that your Fellow CAC Artists Receive

  • Camaraderie & Community with your Fellow CAC Artists

  • *Guidelines apply for all feedback + your presentation

 

Tuition: $2,077

Bonus:
ELEVATE YOUR CREATIVE SPACE

  • Take a fresh look at your studio

  • Let go of what’s outdated &
    doesn’t serve you anymore

  • Prepare your space to create your
    new art & your new series

  • Make your Creative Space welcoming

  • September 6 & 13, 2025

Just one corner of this artist’s studio that was elevated.

Ruth Gibbs
The Struggle Between the External vs. Internal Worlds of Mental Health

  • Sisyphus Goals by Ruth Gibbs

    Sisyphus Goals ©2025 Ruth Gibbs

  • Your Thoughts are Yelling Again ©2025 Ruth Gibbs

    Your Thoughts are Yelling Again ©2025 Ruth Gibbs

  • Waiting Game ©2025 Ruth Gibbs

    Waiting Game ©2025 Ruth Gibbs

I went to art school and, [with] figure drawing, you get kind of stuck in this routine of beautiful figures, and how can I make that line just right. And it just got really rigid for me in my paintings. [In my work] I thought there's no depth to this. I really wanted to push out of that. I wanted to push my paintings in a direction where I'm not making pretty art anymore.

— Ruth Gibbs

Bonnie Dorgelo
Heroine’s Quest

  • Undercurrent ©2025 Bonnie Dorgelo

    Undercurrent ©2025 Bonnie Dorgelo

  • Collateral Beauty ©2025 Bonnie Dorgelo

    Collateral Beauty ©2025 Bonnie Dorgelo

  • Dipping Below the Surface ©2025 Bonnie Dorgelo

    Dipping Below the Surface ©2025 Bonnie Dorgelo

This new body of work feels richer, more engaging and intriguing. Through painting consistently I felt closer to accessing my unique artistic language. I…LOVED experiencing the exquisite value of creative momentum.

The structure and guidance of your ‘to the point’ program kicks creative ass and builds artistic resilience!

― Bonnie Dorgelo, Canada

Jan Gross
Between the Veils

  • Between the Veils #7 ©2025 Jan Gross

    Between the Veils #7 ©2025 Jan Gross

  • Between the Veils #8 ©2025 Jan Gross

    Between the Veils #8 ©2025 Jan Gross

  • Between the Veils #11 ©2025 Jan Gross

    Between the Veils #11 ©2025 Jan Gross

Kelli N. Scott
Connecting My Roots in Appalachia to Who I Am Now

  • Darlin Corey ©2025 Kelli N. Scott

    Darlin Corey ©2025 Kelli N. Scott

  • Kindred ©2025 Kelli N. Scott

    Kindred ©2025 Kelli N. Scott

  • She Waits in the Canebreak ©2025 Kelli N. Scott

    She Waits in the Canebreak ©2025 Kelli N. Scott

Katie Trafford
Blooming Where You are Planted

  • Flowers on Stone ©2025 Katie Trafford

    Flowers on Stone ©2025 Katie Trafford

  • Scattered ©2025 Katie Trafford

    Scattered ©2025 Katie Trafford

  • Lavender Vase ©2025 Katie Trafford

    Lavender Vase ©2025 Katie Trafford

Living my life as an artist is my first priority to myself. Creating is my solace and joy. I just let loose and I just became myself. With each painting and with each idea, you have to tap into yourself and say to yourself: Why are you doing this? What are you trying to say? And is it more than just pretty flowers?  

— Katie Trafford

Elizabeth Hale
Redefining the Landscape

  • LATE AFTERNOON ©2025 Elizabeth Hale

    Late Afternoon ©2025 Elizabeth Hale

  • EVENING ©2025 Elizabeth Hale

    Evening ©2025 Elizabeth Hale

  • NIGHT PASSAGE ©2025 Elizabeth Hale

    Night Passage ©2025 Elizabeth Hale

To paint this many paintings in this short amount of time and be so proud of them...is...completely insane.

— Elizabeth Hale

Barbara Clark
The Weight of Womanhood

  • Pink Lipstick ©2025 Barbara Clark

    Pink Lipstick ©2025 Barbara Clark

  • Hung out to Dry ©2025 Barbara Clark

    Hung out to Dry ©2025 Barbara Clark

  • Loaded Ritual ©2025 Barbara Clark

    Loaded Ritual ©2025 Barbara Clark

I’ve just returned from residency at Cal Arts and my presentations and critiques rocked….due in large part to your awesome support, love and guidance. It just fills my heart with joy to have experienced two CAC programs that changed my life and my attitude, not only in art-making but in everyday life.

― Barbara Clark

Kathleen Donovan
A Universal Energy Speaks Through Artistic Expression

  • The Pilgrim and the Flame ©2025 Kathleen Donovan

    The Pilgrim and the Flame ©2025 Kathleen Donovan

  • Where the Guardian Watches ©2025 Kathleen Donovan

    Where the Guardian Watches ©2025 Kathleen Donovan

  • The Dweller on the Threshold ©2025 Kathleen Donovan

    The Dweller on the Threshold ©2025 Kathleen Donovan

Anne Gustafson
Seeing Beyond

  • Crawling In My Skin ©2025 Anne Gustafson

    Crawling In My Skin ©2025 Anne Gustafson

  • Full Moon Midnight ©2025 Anne Gustafson

    Full Moon Midnight ©2025 Anne Gustafson

  • Seeing What I didn't Before ©2025 Anne Gustafson

    Seeing What I didn't Before ©2025 Anne Gustafson

Jordan, I just wanted to express my awe of how you seem to see humans so clearly. We are such complicated things, and you totally have a gift for seeing a person, hearing their struggle and being able to simplify the noise.

― Anne Gustafson

 FAQs

Are the sessions recorded?

Yes. Every weekly session is recorded.

Can I work small (i.e., 8 x 8, 12 x 12)?

Yes. The size of your substrates is up to you. Artists have worked on 6 inch x 6 inch pieces all the way up to 5 foot-wide pieces. We’ve also had an artist carve a 10-foot totem pole. Small or large, it’s up to you.

How long are the online materials available after the course ends?

You will have access for 30 days after the conclusion of the CAC.

A fast track to successful work and work habits.

[The CAC is] a uniquely powerful online venue for artists, which cannot help but transport each and every one of them onward in their quest for personal growth. It is actually a fast track to successful work and work habits, even though it takes several months. Each artist had the same revelations I had.

—Leslie

I feel my voice is in this work.

Quite honestly I felt that this CAC was AWESOME. The Center of Interest Circles® really made a difference for me in narrowing down my focus. I’m just so grateful for all of the work you and David put into this program!!!!  Because of your amazing support I feel my voice is in this work. Thank you so much!!!

— Tina

Definitely leveled-up my painting and creative process.

CAC has given me a much deeper sense of the value of my work and myself as a working artist. Your direction allowed me to find my way back to my ‘why’ from the get go. The Jump Off a Cliff Assignment in conjunction with the Center of Interest® process empowered me to take such a big leap of faith. One which has definitely leveled-up my painting and creative process. I continue to ‘jump’ daily.

— Sher

What an engaging,…inspiring experience this CAC is! I look forward to every session.

I never would have thought I would have learned so much…

…from focusing on one idea, one subject, one media. I gained insight into my blocks to creating and ways to overcome them. The deadlines and submissions helped to keep me on track. I loved the way you two took each artist from where she was — each one's art and approach was valued. The whole course was incredibly well thought out to lead the artists on a personal journey and exploration of how they create their art.

— Mary Ann

You freed me to get into my heart and soul…

…and begin to identify and create the work I was meant to do for the rest of my life. I'm sure it has cut through years of bumbling around otherwise - so thank you from the bottom of my heart.

— CAC Artist

The deadlines meant that I produced more work...

The modules exploring the psychological side of creativity have been an eye opener. I appreciated that you both always related the topics and issues to experiences in your own life, not just some hypothetical situation.

— Connie

C. Jordan Blaquera & David Limrite
Co-founders of the Create Anyway Collective

Conceive Of, Create & Present a Cohesive Series Infused With Your Unique Artistic Voice in 6 Months

[Join the Free Training]

ELEVATE YOUR ART:
Create a Cohesive Series of Your Real Work
Ready to Show, Share & Sell

August 3rd, 2 pm PT ⬇️

Right after the training, we will open enrollment for the Create Anyway Collective with a Special Bonus.

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