A Book-wire Review described Kristen Thies’ bestselling book, Wisdom & The Dreamer: Achieving Fulfillment in the Arts, as, “A marvelous combination of practicality, encouragement, and stirring inspiration…”

~ Book Wire Review

“Kristen Thies true to herself and all others, and empowered by actual deep belief in the power and possibility of life dreams is like a great painting’s canvas: behind the scene, easily overlooked or forgotten–but the sure and solid foundation upon which the best things in the art world–and in life–are built.”

~ Paul Soderberg, novelist, and former editor of Art-Talk

Richard Schmid wrote: “After many years of working with Kristen Thies, I have come to realize that anything is possible to achieve provided one has the imagination and willingness to work hard.”

~ Richard Schmid, internationally renowned artist and author of the best selling books, Alla Prima I and Alla Prima II—Everything I Know About Painting and More, The Landscapes, and My Still Life Art, Published by Stove Prairie Press, LLC.

Sandra Carpenter, writer specializing in the arts wrote: “Wisdom & the Dreamer: Achieving Fulfillment in the Arts, gently nudges you forward into your life as an artist, encouraging you to follow your dreams and your path–whatever that may be… With art experience ranging from successful gallery owner to being the wife of an artist, and also the marketing director and colleague for painters Richard Schmid and Nancy Guzik, Kristen understands the nuances of making a living in the art world.”

~ Sandra Carpenter

Working with Kristen “on re-sales of our Schmid oil has been superb in all regards. It made a potentially stressful process into an enjoyable experience throughout. Trust is paramount and she earned that trust completely. Thank you.”

~ Brian & Tracy Condon, 2023