# Doing the Next Thing in Your Art Practice: Following What Lights You Up in the New Year

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Published: 2026-01-07T18:34:00+00:00
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## Resource

In this New Year episode of I Like Your Work , I talk about doing the next thing in your art practice by following what genuinely lights you up — even when it means making a change. I share why I chose to refocus my energy on teaching, creating courses, and building spaces for artists, and how that clarity led me to an exciting move to Patreon. This shift makes it easier for more artists to access professional practice support, classes, and conversations in a way that's flexible, affordable, and rooted in real studio life. I Like Your Work Links: https://www.patreon.com/cw/ILikeYourWork/home Thank you to our Sponsor, the 2026 Canopy Program: Apply by January 14th at thecanopyprogram.com Pre-order our catalog: https://www.ilikeyourworkpodcast.com/resources Have a question you want Erika to discuss in a mini episode? Email it to ilikeyourworkpodcast@gmail.com with the subject "mini eps" Apply to the Chautauqua School of Art Residency Program: art.chq.org Join Erika in Italy at Umbria Contemporary Arts this Summer: https://www.umbriacontemporaryarts.com/product-page/the-symbolic-landscape-instructor Join the Works Membership! https://theworksmembership.com/ Watch our Youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@ilikeyourworkpodcast Submit Your Work Check out our Catalogs! Exhibitions Studio Visit Artist Interviews I Like Your Work Podcast Say "hi" on Instagram

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