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Effective Management Association Newsletter - November 2025




"Creative and constructive imaginings about the future are not untruths, but are postulated new realities."


- L. Ron Hubbard



Message from the Director


As the end of 2025 approaches, I would like to thank you for your participation in our artist community. Thank you for showing up to our webinars, experimenting, supporting one another, and reminding us all why art matters. I urge you to maximize the holiday season, as typically this is the time of the year where artists sell in greater volume. At the same time, start dreaming up fresh inspiration and bold ideas for the coming year. Get in touch if you would like to be part of a growing movement of like-minded artists who are succeeding both personally and creatively. Here’s to growth, connection, and endless imagination.


– Leisa Collins



Featured Artist of the Month: Richel Lavette


Fine art, event and portrait photographer, Richel Lavette’s passion is to create artistic life images with her camera. For the last 26 years she has captured stunning landscapes, cityscapes and nature scenes in addition to her signature portrait work. Her work is currently exhibited at the Imagine Museum in St. Petersburg, Florida and at the Creative Pinellas “Arts Annual 8” art exhibition in Largo, Florida.



Please tell us a little bit about your art business.


I love finding beautiful scenes in nature or walking in a city photographing interesting moments that we often miss in our daily lives. All you need is a good amount of patience, a bit of nerve and plenty of creativity. Fine art photography is a challenge, an adventure and a lot of fun! I love it!


In general, how has the use of Mr. Hubbard's administrative technology impacted your business?


The Hubbard Management System gives you the tools to run your art business or any business effectively. My art business always grows when I apply these tools, they work and it’s not difficult. Mr. Hubbard has mapped out the road to successfully running any business, you just learn and apply these tools and it’s like magic, your business grows and income goes up!


What piece of Mr. Hubbard's administrative wisdom have you found particularly helpful in making your business successful?


One key principle that always works for my business is to promote even when the walls are caving in. When I do this I always get more people reaching out for my photography, and more closes which equals more income. It works 100% of the time. Just keep promoting and reaching out to new clients in many directions that you have found successful, no matter what else is going on, and you will expand your business!


As a successful art business owner, is there one really valuable tip that you would like our readers to take away with them?


Take care of your clients, ensure they are happy with your products, and fix it right away if they are not. And take care of your staff and your vendors, appreciate the work they do, validate and reward them when they are producing, and if they are not doing well, train them, find out what is happening and handle it right away so they are doing great and working with you to achieve the purpose of your business.



You can find Richel at her newly designed website Lavette Photo Studios, as well as on Facebook and Instagram.




Artist Members in Action


Katie Dean



As the founder and designer behind Katie Dean Jewelry, Katie has been actively fostering connection and creativity in the Tampa Bay arts community. Most recently, she co-produced the Fall Market 🍂 at The Coffee Shop in Clearwater, where she curated a lineup of talented local artists, makers, and small businesses — from bakers and painters to jewelers and potters — bringing together a morning full of art, coffee, and community.


Following the success of the Fall Market, Katie has continued showcasing her handmade jewelry across the Bay area, participating in events like the Sunshine Market at Midtown (Tampa), HOB Brewing Co. Market (Dunedin), and Market Marie at Coachman Park (Clearwater). Upcoming shows this winter include stops at the Florida State Fairgrounds, PostcardMania’s Holiday Market, and Pilates Haus Pop-Up, where she’ll share her latest dainty, handmade designs — all crafted to celebrate life’s meaningful moments.


Go support Katie at one of her upcoming events! Here’s where you can find her:

Dec 5: PostcardMania Holiday Market – Clearwater, 12–4pm

Dec 7: Locals Only Holiday Market @ Pilates Haus – Clearwater, 1–4pm

Dec 13: The Market Marie @ Coachman Park – Clearwater, 10am–2pm

Dec 27: Sunshine Market at Midtown – Tampa, 10am–3pm


Katie’s work embodies modern, feminine craftsmanship made in America, and her dedication to supporting local artists reflects her belief that creativity shines brightest when shared. Check out her work on katiedeanjewelry.com ✨



Leisa Collins, Visual Artist



Leisa presented her Historic Preservation Award to The Mud House Coffee Shop and Restaurant, which serves the community where she lives in St Louis. Not only did they save and restore the historic building they operate from, but they set an outstanding example of building community and promoting the arts. In this photo she was joined by the building owner, the business owner and the manager of The Mud House.


You can find Leisa on her website, Leisa Collins Art.



Steve Gill and Dina Greenway



Steve and Dina, a multi-talented artist duo are snowbirds who spend their winters in Florida while enjoying the pleasant summer climate in Michigan. Over recent months they became involved in the local art scene in Battle Creek and have displayed and sold their work. Steve created this "wall of original art" which highlights his humorous cartoons while Dina, a former art teacher and skilled ceramic artist, gave lessons and created a series of new pieces.


You can find Steve on his website.



On the Lighter Side


This cartoon was created by EMA Artists USA member, Steve Gill, who spent 40 years traveling to shows all over the United States, selling his humorous artwork and making people laugh. Steve is the Resident Cartoonist for EMA Artists and his light-hearted works are included in each of our newsletters.




Poets Corner

Lace


Winter’s breath stirs love.

Send me white roses in snow.

Wrap our hearts in lace.


Poem and illustration by EMA Artists USA member Barbara Anne Dunn. See more of her work on her website.


© 2019 Barbara Anne Dunn. All Rights Reserved



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This month's quote from L. Ron Hubbard is from Science of Survival.


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