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Effective Management Association Newsletter - February 2026




"If you look at or listen to any work of art, there is only one thing the casual audience responds to en masse, and if this has it then you too will see it as a work of art. If it doesn't have it, you won't.


So what is it?


TECHNICAL EXPERTISE ITSELF ADEQUATE TO PRODUCE AN EMOTIONAL IMPACT.

And that is how good a work of art has to be to be good."


- L. Ron Hubbard



Message from the Director


Dear fellow artists,


I hope you have gotten 2026 off to a roaring and creative start! With fierce competition in the art marketplace today, understanding marketing and promotion as well as the business side of your art career is vital to success. That’s exactly where EMA Artists USA comes in. Read the successes below from our artist members so you can find out how much being a part of this team has benefited them in their artistic endeavors. Without question, the world today needs your art!


Cheers,

– Leisa Collins



Featured Artist of the Month: Daphna Levy


Daphna Levy is a bestelling author and relationship expert who has been helping people create more rewarding relationships since the 1980s. Her style is unique as her approach is both blunt and compassionate. She holds no punches but tells her readers what she believes they must know; yet her love of people and her insight shine through unmistakably. 



Please tell us a little bit about your art business.


I am a writer. And since I'm in the business of helping people, both as a Field Staff Member(1) and as a marriage and life coach - which is my basic purpose, really - I like to write advice books.


I put my advice in a very assimilatable form. Readers say that I write like I talk. So I "speak" to my readers and give them common-sense advice they can apply to their lives to solve their issues and improve their condition. I lace it with real-life stories from situations I have seen and handled in my offices. That's where more of a creative or fictional writing comes in, even though the stories are real.


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


Tremendously! I can think in futures and I can plan. My path is paved and guided by my Admin Scales(2) and all the tools of management that are a part of the Model of Admin Know-How. Even when I choose to put my writing on the back burner because I am handling viability or doing research and study to ensure I am on the right path, I don't lose sight of my goals as an artist. To me, my Field Staff Memeber and coaching work are also an art form. If you were a fly on the wall and heard the creativity I have to employ to reach another soul or to get around false data and non-survival computations, you'd know what I mean. And then, that experience fuels my writing.


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


Admin Scales and writing programs.


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

Plan from above. I used to make the mistake of dropping down to the "to-do list" level and staying there. I wouldn't come up for air to view, revive revitalize my broader goals. Once I started doing so (thanks to my participation with EMA Artists!) I became more cause, I came uptone on the job, and life became more of a game again.


You can find Daphna at her website www.MarriageAide.com as well as on Social Media: Author, Coach and https://www.youtube.com/user/DaphnaLifeCoach.





Artist Members in Action


Debbie Arambula, Visual Artist



For more than three decades as a full-time professional artist, Debbie has infused her signature hearts and florals with love, joy, and soulful energy, creating vibrant works that celebrate the beauty of being alive.


In an unforgettable three-day stretch, more than 49 pieces found new homes.


Among the many meaningful encounters was a delightful couple from Maine whom she met at the Dunedin Farmers Market. The connection continued at her home studio, where they fell in love with multiple originals and selected their first piece to bring home.



You can find Debbie at debbiearambula.com.



Rachel Rausch, Photographer



Rachel proudly presented the Gallery Exhibit celebration for The 40 Over 40 Portraits: Chapter Two, Class of 2024 at the Mercer Island Community Center, an evening dedicated to honoring the strength, wisdom, and vibrancy of women over 40.


The event exceeded expectations in every way. Guests gathered over lite bites and bubbly and were deeply moved by a poetry reading from an award-winning poet who was herself one of the portrait participants.


Beyond the artwork, the true magic was in the connections formed. Women discovered unexpected common ground, and in some cases, even realized they lived just steps from one another. With the help of generous raffle sponsors, funds were also raised for The Earth Organization, extending the evening’s impact beyond the gallery walls.


You can find Rachel Rausch at Rachel Rausch Photography. 



Roger Harrison, Jazz Player and Director



Roger Harrison’s musical journey began at just nine years old, grounded in classical and religious traditions. Over time, that foundation blossomed into a deep and abiding love for jazz, where he discovered the freedom to innovate, improvise, and form meaningful connections with his audience.


Since founding The Harrison Jazz Ensemble in 2008, Roger has created unforgettable performances defined by sophistication, creativity, and a signature musical excellence that feels both refined and deeply personal.


At the end of January 2026, Roger performed at the Imagine Museum to an enthralled audience. It was an extraordinary evening where jazz and visual art met in perfect harmony, his inspiring music filling the museum’s stunning spaces and creating a night that guests will not soon forget.


You can find Roger at The Harrison Jazz Ensemble.




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


LAUGH

It was a good laugh

because of my gaffe


first it was a jiggle

that made me giggle


with great clarity

I saw the hilarity


with eyes lit like glitter

I didn't restrain my titter


for what it was worth

I couldn't contain my mirth


Jellied knees buckling

I continued chuckling


down on the floor

I laughed some more


my plan was to beguile

to get you to smile


looks like I got my way

bringing cheer to your day


ILIA



Poem and painting by EMA Artists USA member Leigh Ann Edrich.

Painting is titled "One of a Kind." 


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This month's quote from L. Ron Hubbard is from page pages 18 and 19 of the Art book.



1) Field Staff Member: One who assists people in their religious and spiritual pursuits. They are called "field" staff members because they do not work for the religious organization, but work in the public sector.

2) Admin Scale: The framework developed by Mr. Hubbard for managing life and work.


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