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The winner of the $350 Dick Blick gift card is…
I’m taking Reflections: Paint your story. I’m scared and I’m ecstatic!!! I’ve done all kinds of art since I can remember, here and there. I have NEVER journaled. ? I am at such a point at my life where I can’t believe I was bold enough to think I had a story to tell. But I believe you, when you say it. And I desperately need to find my real voice and my artistic voice, so here I am. I know I will find it through art. Thank you for being so real and honest and encouraging. I can’t wait!!!!! ???????
Congratulations! To claim your gift card please email us at contact@jeanneoliverdesigns.com.
This giveaway has to be claimed by February 1, 2016.
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2016 is barely out of the gates and we have so many gorgeous new online courses for you!
We have four brand new art courses that are starting soon or they have just been opened for registration.
To celebrate we are also giving away one $350 Dick Blick Gift Card! Read to the bottom to see how to enter.
Come and see what we have for you…
You can also see the course trailer below…
Beginning January 18th is our first online art journaling course all about finding your own authentic story.
Join me for a two week art journaling online course all about unraveling your own story and creating authentic art that only you can tell.
When I started to see my own stories as being meaningful and significant my art began to change. When I could look back and find my own timeline and defining moments I was able to start digging deeper as an artist and my creating became more of a time of remembering, honoring, forgiving, healing and celebrating. It made me more intentional about where I wanted to go creatively and how I wanted to share it.
If you think your story isn’t good enough…you are mistaken.
If you are afraid to tell your story…maybe it is time to find freedom
If you have never told your story…it is time.
If you want to create authentic art that no one else can create…let’s get started.
This two week online course is $48 with lifetime* access.
Beginning on February 15th is a follow up to the popular Scribble Art with Julie Johnson.
Making Art Sing: Values, Shapes and Lines
I have found wonderful and new techniques in my studio this fall. We are not going to lose the basics of drawing. Learning the measuring is important in drawing. But how about drawing on vellum and painting with drawing materials! Really we use only a wet brush. Fun and more fun! Join me, as we get lost in learning about drawing. I love to talk and explain my purpose for doing something as you watch from my shoulder. Yes, you are that close up in seeing the marks and strokes I am making while I demo and video from a vertical easel.
This one week online course has recently opened for registration and has the early registration price of $29.98 with lifetime* access.
Registration has just opened for Danielle Donaldson’s newest watercolor course All Creatives Lovely and Small!
This course will begin on March 14th.
Ellies, pups and bunnies, oh my! One whole week of online creative goodness! We will start off our week with a good dose of danielle-ish color theory. This isn’t your everyday color-wheel stuff. As a matter of fact, it is kind of the opposite. You’ll learn how to work with color in a whole new way. You’ll find your very own colorful voice with a series of simple exercises that will not only build your creative signature but seriously boost your watercolor confidence. Next we’ll pick up our mechanical pencils and illustrate some quirky and goodness-filled animal friends. You’ll learn how to break down their bits and pieces and then reassemble them in a bunch of different ways. And then we’ll add soft, yummy layers of color and delicate details. We’ll wrap up our week by building a lovely, layered block of patterned paper, snippets of ribbon and a word or two to give our four-legged friend a place to perch.
This one week course has the current early registration price of $32 with lifetime* access.
Registration has opened for Elements of Clay with Alissa Millsap!
This course will begin on February 29th.
Do you have childhood memories of making mud pies or building sandcastles?
Maybe you loved creating something out of playdoh, wishing you could keep them forever?
In Elements of clay, I will be showing you several projects using air-dry paper clay.
No kiln needed!
Each project is inspired by nature, as well as the hope of new beginnings that come in the spring. Each project has a bohemian flair and style. I doesn’t matter if you worked with clay before or have never experienced creating a sculpture, it is my wish that you will be inspired to try something new. I hope you will join me on this journey as we explore the elements of clay.
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Let’s talk about how to get that awesome $350 Dick Blick gift card!!!!
To enter the giveaway just leave a comment on this post telling us one step you are taking to live a more creative life in 2016.
For additional chances to win:
* Share the new courses and giveaway on Facebook
* Share the new courses on IG and tag @jeanneoliver #jeanneolivercreativenetwork
* Follow us on Instagram
* Blog about the new courses and giveaway
* Pin images from this post to Pinterest
Each time you do one of the above just come back here and let us know.
This giveaway will close on January 18, 2016 at 11:59 pm MST.
The winner will be announced on January 19th.
Thank you so much for sharing, taking courses, sharing your creative lives and allowing us to do what we love!
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If you are new to our creative network here are easy steps to get you started…
1. Register at jeanneoliver.com (this is free).
2. Once your account is active you are able to take advantage of our free courses, series and even pay for courses.
3. Go to jeanneoliver.com and along the top header click on “COURSES” and you will be able to view all three pages of online courses and free series.
4. To purchase a course please choose your course, click on the +join in the upper right hand corner, pay and you will be INSTANTLY in the classroom.
5. All videos can be found along the right hand side of the page under “COURSE CONTENT”.
6. All of our courses are pre-recorded so you can watch at your convenience. The best part is that you have lifetime* access on all new purchases! Pretty awesome if you ask me.
*As long as we manage the creative network
I have decided 2016 will be the year of my creativity! I set up a dedicated studio space and have written a schedule for myself to include 5-6 hours of daily studio time. So far so good, loving it!
The first step I took toward living more creatively in 2016 was to carry a mini art set and journal with me at all times! ??
For 2016 how I am adding creative living to my life is I started the NaNoWrimo challenge, and now have started to sketch/journal daily. Regardless of how busy my day gets, taking those few moments to awake earlier and reflect. Also just finished a book club with Big Magic by Elizabeth Gilbert, as another resource.
Jounaling daily! Even if it’s not a finished piece for exhibit – I hope to add some paint, pencil and paper to everyday
I am actually scheduling creative time in this year, as opposed to just hoping to squeeze it in when/ if I have free time.
I am writing and illustrating a story of our life in studio!
Shared on Pinterest
My creative resolution is to follow more art courses here….. as I’ve really enjoyed all others I’ve done last year. Thanks!!!
This is the year I am dedicating all my energy into my creative life. My journey began with your Creativity Takes Courage class and have been creating, learning and teaching along the way. Thanks for this opportunity and would love to win this great give away!!
I have made a commitment to myself to be creative everyday. Also, to finish all the work from all the classes I have already paid for.
I recently purchased a vintage train case on Etsy. I have organized some art supplies inside, including a blank watercolor page journal, so that I can “grab and go” and practice some art techniques while waiting in the carpool lane for my kids at school, or waiting during piano lessons, volleyball practice, hockey practice, etc. The book is small, so it’s a no-pressure kind of thing. Just getting something on the page, practicing with some of my supplies. The classes look amazing. Thanks for all the inspiration!
I have allowed myself to buy (and ask for gifts) supplies that I would never have purchased in the past, because I do not know how to use them. I am taking classes on here as well.
The first thing I did this year was to create and organize a space for art to support my intention of making art a daily practice. This year is about building a structure that will support my artistic endeavors.
Following on Instagram
Just pinned some images from this post onto my Art Techniques board! Thanks for another chance to win.
Love that your on Instagram I followed you!! I plan to be more creative this year because I am making the time, instead of doing things like watching tv in the evenings I plan to use that time to be in the studio instead. Just using my time more wisely being more aware of how I use it, I think it will be a huge difference.
I have set the goal of working in the studio at least 5 days a week. I have also for the first time set my yearly art goals down on paper. Here’s to a creative 2016!
I’m challenging myself to “a drawing a day” this year to keep myself in the creative zone! (LOVING “Listening” – thanks so very much!)
One thing I’m going to do is take the course All creatures… , so excited.
Well this year I have been SLOW to start. But I find excitement in your art and blog. Thank you for making me FEEL like doing art , when I look at it. Today I will be setting my art goals for 2016. I would LOVE to take your Art Clay course!!
This year I am expanding the directions of my creative life. I’m exploring new things, such as classes on JO blog, as well as experimenting with new subjects for paintings. I plan to be more productive this year in both quantity and range. I’m excited about art!
What a lovely giveaway! Thank you!
I am trying to live more creative everyday by spending time everyday learning something new. Branching out of my favorite mediums and trying to create something every day.
I am taking more classes, in fact one of the. Is reflections. After the news at 5:00 I go downstairs to my studio and make happy art instead of watching tv.
I have scheduled time to create at least 3 times a week!
I’m living 2016 more creatively by DIY decorating our house and involving my daughters (9 & 11) in some of your online classes! What fun! Thanks
I am also reposting this on FB and IG
Just followed on Instagram (I’m a late bloomer there! jeanfb18).
Creativity has always been important to me but I let it go for a while – prioritizing all the things that “needed” to be done over “frivolous” art time. And it made me miserable! During 2015 I prioritized creativity in my life and made more time to make art. In 2016 I will continue with this, adding some form of creative time every day (even if just for 10 minutes!). One big lesson I had to recently overcome was feeling like my art needed to have a purpose, rather than creating for the sake of creating. That was a big one for me to overcome as now the pressure is lifted, I can create just for the fun of it! BTW, thank you for such an amazing giveaway, Jeanne!!
I am semi-retired and finally have the time to do something I’ve long wanted to do – I’m going to college to take a textiles course. I will have support and intention to create something every day. It’s very exciting.
This year I have committed myself to getting better at what I do. I love to paint. So I plan to learn more about painting and practicing all I learn. Thank you Jeanne for all the classes you offer and your generosity.
I’m taking several art classes this year to help me live a more creative life. Almost finished with Studying Under the Masters Portraits and ready to start the third Studying Under the Masters class! 🙂 Thanks for the chance to win!
I have finally started cleaning up my very cluttered art space. Many years ago I scrapbooked, but now I’m into mixed media art and I use different supplies and there is clutter everywhere! My table is cleared off so I can actually work now!!! Yay! Thank you for this opportunity ?
Following you on IG 🙂
I’ve just completed watching the videos for my first course, and now I’ve signed up for the second one! Each weekend I am going to indulge in some sort of creative expression through painting or photography (my other love).
I’ve come Home.
I am trying to use my bullet journal everyday…working on doodling and hand lettering. Also, I am aiming to spend time daily with my spinning wheel as well as at least one of my many lonely musical instruments.
Trying an online course…..fingers crossed for 2016’s art. xox
Your courses are fantastic!
Just shared the class on FB.
I am planning to paint and or collage daily this year in the hopes that this creative time will lead me to my personal style.
pick up a pencil every day…even if only for five minutes…
shared on FB and Pinterest. 😉
I’m taking up my son’s challenge for me to get back to shooting photos with film. He gifted me the film and developing (I don’t even know where to get film developed anymore)!
I am re-kindling my love of the art of hand lettering (signed up for your class on that last week and bought some india ink and a paintbrush! Also, digging out my Joanne Sharpe book on Whimsical lettering and dusting off my Tombow markers from a year ago). I plan to make and sell some prints of these as fundraisers through out the year for causes near and dear to my heart. Today, I am putting in a proposal for a collaborative themed exhibit for September/October 2016 called “Beauty in the Broken Places” that explores that concepts of kinsukuroi/kintsugi, wabi-sabi, ekphrastic poetry and the power of art for healing. I hope that I get a lot of participation and make this an event for our coop of artists in our downtown community. I want to have artist talkbacks and workshops held in the gallery during the show that will be on poetry, making mantra jewelry, personal mixed media polymer clay shrines and others. I am putting the finishing touches on that proposal today for the gallery meeting tonight! This would be a lot of work but I know that it will be an amazing exhibit! I am also going to download all the content I missed last year in the Lifebook 2015 and set about to do more of that this year. Painting, polymer clay, mixed media and the like. I am hopeful that 2016 will see me expanding my art in an explosion of new ways and welcoming magic (my word for the year) into my life. Enjoy the day! Erin
I have committed to draw every day in 2016. I am posting to Instagram and my blog for an accountability nudge. Thanks for hosting a giveaway.
Hi Jeanne, I love all of the courses I’ve taken from you! One thing I’m doing with intention this year is exploring and using intentioned substrates for my art. I particularly love surface art and good quality acrylic that I know is going to outlast me! Instead of putting money into prestretched, framed canvases this year I’m looking at everything I thought was trash a little bit differently. Not even the paint cans will be without scrutiny! Fun fun fun! Anyhow, art is deeply embedded in my days. It’s ever a problem getting started, it’s a driving need. Catch my work on Facebook for now. Website is coming this year, if I can keep my hands paint free long enough.
Love your work,
All the best in your move,
Sheri Jean McCulloch
This year… I plan to open an online shop for my art. Because of this, I will be taking more online art courses and setting aside “studio” time each week to practice my art!! Excited about a creative 2016!
I’ve already signed up for the Jeanne Oliver “Reflections” class! And I’m also doing a Beehive Swarm quilt block swap. Excited to challenge myself to a year of creativity!! Thanks for giveaway opp!!!
Love all of your giftings that are blessing my heart!
I have finally cleaned my studio enough that it is now a functional place to work. Each morning, I go in and either write, cut, glue… something, to start my day. In my desire to purge and minimize unnecessary things in my house, it is in an effort for freedom… so I have not only time and energy, by space in my heart to create.
I bought myself some pan pastels last year that I never played with, so I plan on playing with them in 2016! I also want to do more multi-media things this year. I’m excited about learning new things and having new challenges.
I am working on organizing my home so that I have an inspiring space to create.
I created a pin for All Creatures Lovely and Small on Pinterest
I intend to draw every day and actually use a timer and draw the entire time. I have removed some of the clutter from my drawing table in order to be able to draw without having an avalanche of paper and found objects fall on me. Thank you for the opportunity to win.
I am trying to make time to sketch every day.
Some friends and I are collaborating on a blog!
following on IG
Shared on FB
I plan on showing up to the blank page – every morning! excited and a bit nervous to see what will appear. cheers to an awesome 2016!
Following on IG!
I have invested in new tools (Wacom tablet) and have signed up for the Paint Your Story class (so looking forward to this). I have also committed time each week to teaching myself Illustrator through online courses (Skillshare is great). I have also taken several painting and drawing classes here as well as at Craftsy. I am in a time of learning. In 2016, and hopefully through Jeanne’s Paint Your Story class, I will find more freedom in my art. Jeanne, I have taken many of your classes, but the Studying Under the Master’s classes, and particularly Becoming … the Unfolding of You have been dramatically life-changing for me. I so appreciate you and what you are doing here.
What an awesome giveaway to start off the year! I am saying “yes” to learning a new skill. I plan to make time to learn this year…just for me!
Pinned to pinterest
Just shared on Facebook!
I have always wanted to try my hand at watercolor painting. I decided to jump in and signed up for Danielle Donaldson’s All Creatives Lovely and Small course. I can’t draw or paint. This is all new to me. Am hoping for success in my endeavor.
Journal daily and enhance my drawing skills.
I am doing something in my art journal at least twice a week. I am also taking time for myself more often.
After just losing a dear close friend, I realize that time is too short to let life pass us by without doing something special everyday. Art is my “something special” that I have neglected the past few years. In this new year, I plan to make it my priority to make time everyday for my “something special.”
I follow you on IG.
I am trying to learn all I can about the ways I love to create – I find learning about art is inspiring 🙂
This is a difficult time for me as we all have throughout our lives, my husband was just recently diagnosed with lung cancer and we are currently navigating all that entails. But the one practice I have right now, along with lots of prayer, has been my art journaling. I have committed to journaling everyday and I paint when time avails, but journaling has been so raw and real and really helpful in dealing with all the emotions I’m feeling right now. I have a small one I carry in my purse when we have appointments and it just helps me to loose myself for a moment and relieves me of the stress I am feeling.
Posted the class on IG!
I’ve shared to facebook too 🙂
Running a business, sometimes “just painting” gets pushed down the priority list. This year, I have dedicated studio time to keep that from happening!
I have promised myself a year of honing my passions. I am already registered for the Reflections class and will be cruising the Danube with you in October. I am trying hard to not just sign up for classes and not do the work. But, between all the great classes you offer and your lifetime access, it’s hard not to sign up for all of them.
Really looking forward to getting back to my Masters classes too. So much art to do…not enough time in each day.
This year I am going to take what I’ve learned from you and work on fine tuning my own style. I have a few of your classes to finish up and like to really work through them all at my own pace. Happy New Year…Happy New Home.
This year I joined your painting your story class and also bought the studying under the masters (the one with Van gogh) and am loving it!! This year is definitely about discovering my style in art and being free to make art just because I need to!! thank you for your inspiration! and thanks for the giveaway! (:
I posted on Facebook
I follow on instagram too. (:
I have a re-created my studio and I am going to use it every day to either sew, quilt, paint, sketch or practice watercolor Daily.
Trying to just create for me…rather than big goals with deadlines in mind…just little ways of making my daily routines more creative…scrapbook again, cook and bake and really enjoy the process, make our new home a true reflection of who we are…(thinking way ahead here!)
I am attempting some new projects; creating art journals and upcycling sewing clothing. Very excited.
I am organizing a place to create.
shared to facebook
followed on IG 🙂 good luck everyone!
I pinned! I want to learn more about creating the things I love – which is inspiring to me! https://www.pinterest.com/pin/260997740883159940/
I have pledged to take some kind of e-course once a month no matter how large or small of a class or workshop it may be. This way I will have to show up everyday to create and practice my art!!!!!
Followed you on Instagram today!
This year I will be starting to use Make Time Clock and also I am setting out drawing supplies so they are readily available at all times.
Posted to Twitter
I am drawing/painting at least one card/postcard each week. Every week I pick one of my Christmas cards I received, that year, and I dedicate to pray for that person and their family. At the beginning of the week, I send that person an encouraging card letting them know that they are in my thoughts and prayers that week. This year, I am Inspired to personalize them with my art. Devotions, prayers, friends and art all wrapped into one is very exciting for me. Also, I am committed to taking more art classes from some of these very inspiring and talented artists.
this year I am planning on taking some in person courses to evolve in my artistic process
I’ve shared on IG too (I already follow you) and tweet the course “tell your story”…. as I’m part of it 🙂
I pinned this post on Pinterest AND following you on Instagram.
I’m taking my very first art class this month since graduating from art school 7 years ago. I can’t wait to learn new techniques to add to my bag. <3
I am committed to learning new art techniques this year and to not be so hard on myself as I learn. My word this year is “Trust” and I am going to trust my heart to the Lord to lead me into my creative DNA.
I’ve been working daily, even just 15-20 minute sessions, and am thrilled to find a finished piece at the end of a week.
I signed up for All Creatures Lovely and Small and I’m trying to work in my Art Journal once a week.
I am going to be more creative this year by trying to paint more intuitively…and of course taking a few art courses 🙂
Great giveaway – Thank You! I am incorporating more writing into my art.
saying ‘yes’ to painting & every creative process that calls out to me?
This my year to reach out and share my talents with others!! In late January I am a guest teacher at an art retreat in Heber, Utah!! This has been a dream of mine that I never thought would happen!
I am going to paint and/or draw everyday. I miss me!
Following on Instagram and pinning
As a professional musician, I am recommitting to my craft by pushing myself out of my comfort zone and seeking new opportunities in 2016. I also want to be more creative in my downtime so I’m gathering supplies for crafts I want to try and playing more with my home decor too… Thanks for the great giveaway!
I follow you on IG!
You are so inspiring, Jeanne! I am loving the “finding the quiet” series. To make 2016 my most creative year yet, I am in the process of rearranging/getting rid of things so that I can make a dedicated work space in our sunroom. It is a bright, clean space that calm and inspires me me and I can’t wait to finish setting up my art and craft supplies and get to work!
I want to write and paint a picture book this year for my children. And I want to become more artistic with my home. We are hoping to move this year so I am pretty excited about the opportunity to have our first real home and to make it a special and lovely place for my family. Also, since we homeschool, I try and do one new thing each year with my children. This year I think we will try clay. Perhaps we will even try the new class!
Happy New Year, Jeanne! My new year has started off with expanding my art studio space. I’m moving the bed that is currently next to my studio “corner” and putting it in another bedroom leaving the entire room to myself! So excited to have more room to spread out and create!
just shared on Pinterest. Trying to make more time to paint.
I’m committed to completing a piece of art a day when I return from the Dominican Republic. Probably smaller paintings.
I shared your courses and the giveaway on my Facebook page 🙂
I pinned on Pinterest!
I’m working my way through the course, “Santos Cage Dolls” so that I can let my imagination soar with paper clay. It started by wanting to create my own fantasy wings for my angel tree toppers, for my Etsy shop, and now I have decided to explore and try full dolls, angels, and animals.
I now have a dedicated art studio and am spending time creating daily. I’ve started 2016 out with enrolling in several on-line classes. Many through your site. This will be my most creative year yet.
I shared Reflections….Paint Your Story on my Pinterest page.
I journal and scrapbook for my kids, but this year I’ve decided to “interview” my parents and record and journal it. I am going to have each of my kids also make up a list of questions they want to know. Additionally, I’ve gotten back into sewing and have completed some projects already (“new” mittens!). Jeanne, your creativity inspires me!
I just shared on my Facebook page!
Art journalling more this year, and also setting an intention to encourage others in their creative pursuits more than I ever have before.
This is my year to live a creative life. 2015 was a year of healing after the loss of one of my sons, art helped and continues to help me on this journey. My family is beginning to recognize the “mom needs to art” look and is trying to give me the space and the time needed. art happy heart…as someone new to mixed media and art journaling, the dick blick gift card would be an amazing boost to my art supply stash!!! Thank you for your generosity
Oh, and I enjoy your IG feed!
I pinned a pin in Pinterest about your site and giveaway!
I am going to learn more about design, and see which area I would love to head towards!
I shared Making Art Sing on my Pinterest page.
Ooops! forgot to mention i Shared on FB and shared all pics to Pinterest!
This year is totally about letting go of the fear and the mind noise that can smother creativity. I’ve been meditating and working on mindfulness which helps me feel closer to myself and more willing to express that which I find within. When I am loving and connected to myself I am able to happily create and connect with others. Less perfection, more just doing and feeling. Thanks for your beautiful classes and cheers to 2016! (I pinned some images to my “You’ve Gotta Have Art” board on Pinterest, and also just followed you guys on Instagram!
-Dylan, ByDylanM.com
I shared about your site and giveaway in Instagram.
I’m going to devote at least 8 hrs a day to make things for my etsy shop n
With 2016 comes decluttering. A clear mind is free to create. Thank you for this awesome opportunity.
I am doing hand lettering
I have been focusing more on incorporating my art into my life! I love interior design and decorating. I also love drawing and painting. So one day I could be refinishing furniture and the next day working on an invitation design with water colors and beautiful typography. Being creative to move myself into a new adventure in 2016 is my number one goal. Thanks for your inspirations as well!
Hello Jeanne- I am weekly trying to schedule my block of time for creativity with my two daughters (ages 16 & 23) to stitch, paint, paper craft and follow my whimsy! THANKS for the great giveaway- it surely would come in handy for some new paints and brushes!!
Me again 🙂 I just shared All Creatives Lovely and Small on my Pinterest Page.
I have just shared the gorgeous watercolored illustrations on Pinterest.
I waited until I turned 69 before I started learning and doing art. It has been a few years of struggle learning to draw and I can see improvements with each drawing and now I”m making this year my year to develop a style. I know it’s in there some where and I’m hunting it down and pushing it out the end of my pencil and brush. Every day I do some drawing and if lucky some painting. Even small bits are helpful. Every art class has brought some kind of enrichment.
And……..I shared Elements Of Clay on Pinterest also 🙂
For 2016 I am getting into the sketchbook habit, finally….sketching daily, trying new materials, and planning out pieces in my sketchbook before beginning work on a final piece. I’m framing and hanging up final pieces. I’ve strung up wire in my studio so I can really look at work and decide if it is done or not and if it should be framed or not. I’ve registered for two of Jeanne’s classes and have taken several books out of the library on artists who inspire me. I usually work in watercolor but am now exploring charcoal and a damp brush….love it! 2016 is going to be a very creative year!
I have already signed up for some of the yummy offerings here as a way to infuse my creative practice with new energy and ideas! I am clearing away the distractions and focusing upon what truly nourishes and inspires ME … which means books, writing, journaling and a practice which is grounded upon Devotion. Thank you Jeanne for all that you do!
I have added this to pinterest. Thank you again.
I’m trying to live in the moment more and take in the beauty of the everyday.
2015 was such a rough year and I feel a great way to regain my calm and my happiness… is to be dedicated to creating great art! I have scheduled out weekly times that I will be in the studio. I have created little boxes of tools… for instance when I’m itching to do clay.. I grab my clay box and start on an online clay class (Elements of Clay!!!).. this keeps the “work” out of it and allows me to jump in and play! Thanks JO and friends… Happy Creations 2016!
I’m putting together a plein air kit for oil painting. This is something I’ve wanted to do for a long time.
I just shared this giveaway on my Facebook Page AND All Creatives I pinned in Pinterest 🙂
I have recently begun illustrating my faith through Bible journaling.
I never thought of myself as creative because I can’t draw and my brain seems not to work creatively but as I get older I see creativity can be many things. I love the theme of tell your story. That is exactly our theme of women’s ministry at our church this year. I think God may be telling me something!
It’s hard for me to share my work, I guess because it’s such a vulnerable feeling. There’s this element of fear, what if no likes it etc. kind of feeling. I just recently opened an Etsy shop after years of creating, yet being too afraid to share. I’m starting small. Little pieces of jewelry and art. My heart beats so fast every time I post something. It’s like the fear of being a failure pops up each time. But every time I create something it feels so good!! So I’m holding onto to that particular feeling each step of the way and through the doubts! Thank you for the chance to win! I love everything about you, your courses, your posts and your approach to life. Thanks for being an inspiration!!
As it is, I’m completely immersed in creativity as a mixed media art instructor and very blessed to create everyday. One step I would like to add to my staircase would be to improve my painting skills. BTW congratulations to being on the cover of WWC as well as being nominated to Joss and Main as a style maven! I pinned your giveaway and follow you on instagram. Thanks!
Organize my space. Every time I do I get inspired all over again.
I have signed up for Relections, Paint Your Story, with Jeanne Oliver.
I started this year with the Passion Planner and have scheduled in “me & creative play time” each week. It is so easy to be “busy” and the “me time” is always last on the list. This should keep me on track ? Thanks for this awesome giveaway opportunity !
This year is my year. After being my dads caregiver then spending a year mourning his death I am finally making the time for myself and making art makes me happy.
I’m signed up for Paint Your Story, and I have gotten all the pictures of my life ready to go!
I follow on IG and FB.
I’m signing up for another class today!
2016 found me sprawled on the bed with an intense virus and here I am 2 weeks later, still unable to shake this off but I have signed up for make your art sing,even though my physical voice has been non existent. I have been reviewing the masters videos and remain determined to “expand” and grow in my art making this year. So what if if 2016 will have to begin in February for me. My birthday is January 31st and i will be entering into the second part of these exciting 50 years of life. I am determined to remain open and learn from the array of insightful,unique, artists I have met in the past 3 years online. “You”…. Each and every one!!!! Please continue sharing your creativity with me….it’s what gets me out of bed and certainly, out of my head when I need it most…..always….xo
This year I am letting me be me in my art and allowing myself to experiment. I’m calling it Art Expedition 2016. Plus I’m sharing more on my blog which I realize is really a studio journal.
Happy New Year! This year I plan to document all the workshops I’ve taken over the last 3 years and figure out why I am drawn to them and what type of art I enjoy making the most. I’d like to focus on one or two ways of creating art early in the year and then slowly branch out from there. I think the best thing to do is stop and listen to what it is that I need in my life..to ask what do I like and what do I want to see for myself as the year progresses. I’m also planning to stat jouranling and have signed up for several classes here that should help point me in that direction… I’m striving for peace and harmony. 🙂
To live a more creative life, I am taking some of your art classes and as of today, I am teaching an art class for little girls!
I am making physical space to make art. Taking online and in person classes.
2016 will be a individual reflective year for me. I have written and shared goals to reflect upon daily and am signing up for your new course Reflections. Wish all well and a great year.
I am committing to art everyday! So far so good and I am happy as can be! If it’s just 10 minutes then its just that! But I am soending a lot of time in the studio and I am loving it!
This year I want to do some art journaling. I keep thinking of myself as an art-journaling-wannabe but I stop myself for fear of ruining the page. I just need to do it and stop thinking so much.
For 2016, I’ve started scheduling daily creative time, instead of just hoping I might get some free time! Also, I’ve started carrying around a small journal to draw/sketch every day, even on the go!
I shared on FB.
Taking the course on listening. Enjoying it! Will start adding drawings to my journaling.
I’m taking online courses to jumpstart my artistic bent and to stay healthy. For art, I’m enrolled in Jumpstart 2016 and in Wanderlust 2016. I’m already busy with Wanderlust. For mental health, I’m doing the Brené Brown semester course. So maybe I’ll be ready for another art course a little later in the year. Now, I think I have enough, what with work and other responsibilities.
I will move my creative space to the bonus room over my garage. And I will finally begin the calligraphy course I enrolled in through your website. I am left handed and previously took a course. It was not successful! But now I have more time for practice so am hoping for success.
What an awesome giveaway! This year my goal is to have more simplicity, which hopefully equates to more time to be creative and productive. I’m looking forward to class starting next week!
I’m finding more and more that the best therapy in the world for me is discovering my creativity. Im excited to explore handwriting, and would also like to explore watercolor. I’d love to learn to sketch, but I’ve got to take this new found love one step at a time ?
I pinned your Reflections class which looks wonderful! https://www.pinterest.com/pin/106538347413353675/
On New Years eve I began my first large canvas – 4×6 ft – something I’ve wanted to do for years. It is an abstract which also takes me completely out of my comfort zone but already I’m loving the process as it unfolds!
I plan on starting my Bible journaling. I used to draw and sketch a lot and I want to get back to it. I need to do something for myself; something I enjoy. I have looked at a few of your online courses and am seriously thinking about doing a few! Thanks! Love your work!
Following on Instagram, and did some fun pinning on Pinterest
I started Jen Wagner’s Intro to Handlettering course, to pick up where I left off from my college days — quite a few years ago.
Hello, I just shared this on Instagram. #jeanneolivercreativenetwork Thank you again.
I plan to create something daily in lieu of watching T.V. I am actually planning time instead of just hoping to find time. I love art and learning creative ways to express myself.
I’m excited to take Danielle Donaldson’s watercolor class!
I will do something creative every day this year! No skipping!
I already follow on Instagram. ?
I shared on Instagram and facebook. I am so glad to get started on some of your older courses I just purchased.
I just entered my very first drawing challenge!
I have decided to do something every day related to creating. This month I am sketching in a journal.
I am committing to following through on my online art classes – I have a tendency to fall behind and then just save off the PDFs and videos (when I can) for some magic future time when I will be able to watch them. If not now, when?
Pinned your Reflections class (oh my, it looks absolutely yummy!) – I’m thinking it may be my early Valentine’s Day gift.
I’ve organised my art making space and show up there every day to make something!
And following on Instagram – thanks so much for the chance to win! I’ll be sharing on IG as well (when I can figure out how – I’m new to it).
I’m filling up sketchbooks this year, practicing my art in various ways and venturing out of my comfort zone.
I’m beginning an eclass today with Brene Brown called Living Brave where she helps to “explore what it means to fully show up in our lives – to be brave, lean into vulnerability, and to rumble with the challenges that come with living a daring life.”
I am stretching my creative wings.
I’ve blocked out some time each week to be creative – I find that if I don’t put it on my schedule it doesn’t happen. My first task was to tidy my creative area and organize my supplies. I cannot create in a mess, but my creations often make a mess! My hubby thinks this is funny, but he’s super supportive. He knows that making something beautiful makes for a sweeter wife!
i am really committed to growing in my artistic expression and part of that involves the online courses that i recently purchased here. ya for creative fun!
I am committed to doing art as much as I can. To complete all my classes that I have started. Thanks for the opportunity to win this awesome prize.
I started a sketchbook just for “playing”. No worrying about the final results!
First thing I am doing to be more creative is taking a weekend class
I’m trying to incorporate art to my everyday life instead Of leaving it at the studio.
I am taking several classes this year including the paperclay class and am scheduling time for art every day, just like everything else is scheduled..
I already follow you on Insatgram!
My word of the year is Create! I am committed to drawing something every day in 2016. Thanks for the chance to win this awesome giveaway.
pinned on pinterest!
I just retired from my law practice and I cannot describe the joy and contentment I get from creating. I plan to continue to paint as much as possible!
I’m decluttering and organising my studio. Also I already enrolled in the online class Reflections: Paint your own story to be inspired and create more art.
I will be exploring my creative self, embracing my hand tremors instead of fighting them. thanks!
Thanks for the opportunity to win this prize! Your love of Van Gogh in Studying Under the Masters really inspired me to “make marks”!
I have started getting my supplies together for the journaling class! I have my tote bag, and beautiful old ledger. I can’t wait! <3 I want to tell my story!
I posted about your classes on FB and shared my wonderful experience with a past Danielle Donaldson class
Followed you on Instagram! (yay)
I am trying to take more time for myself creatively this year. I am organizing a space that I can store my supplies, and scheduling time to actually create…not just dream about it.
I have committed to doing art everyday. I put together an art bag that I carry around so I can pull it out anytime I have free time. I also get in my studio daily and work even if it is for 5 mins.
I already follow you on Instagram
Big year for me turning 70…my challenge is to do as much art as possible, I’m on a mission. I have so much to learn and just want to leave something of me to whomever. Thank you for this opportunity 🙂
Pinned a post to Pinterest!
Pinned on pinterest
Shared on Facebook!
I am so excited to share that I am allowing myself the time to create, and I am planning a getaway in the Spring. The getaway is for the sole purpose of finding my creativity. I have never experienced this type of freedom in my artwork, and Jeanne, your Ning site, and online workshops have been a super encouragement for me.
Thank you for all you do for this community of artist.
Dear Jeanne, I always love visiting your blog and classes – such beauty! In 2016 to honor my creativity I have rented a downtown studio…So excited! Looking to be set up by late Spring. Also making sure that I have creative space and supplies where ever I am. Looking forward to your next class!
Gosh, I would love to win this! I’ve been out of action for the last year and a bit because I just couldn’t make it work…..
I’ve decided to get back into blogging and artwork and I would love to take some courses!!! Having the supplies would be so great!
Thanks
Mags
Trying to do something creative every week.
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My theme for 2016 is actually CREATE! I am committed to bits of art journaling every day, and I’ve started a 100 paintings project with a goal to finish 100 small paintings by the end of the year. I’m having a blast so far!
Working on more jewelry projects and paintings
I am cutting hours at work so I have more time for
creativity. (cre8now@att.net)
This does indeed look like a fabulous line-up of classes! Lovely, intriguing photos! For 2016, I am trying to increase the amount of time I have to do art by reducing the time I spend aimlessly browsing online. I have a healthy studio habit but I think I can squeeze even more out of my day if I eliminate some time-wasting. Thank you for the chance to win such a fabulous prize!
I plan to continue making something everyday, and finishing some courses I started and did not finish yet! I already follow you on IG
It happend.
The shift.
Even though there was a very long life winter on all fronts…
Since November, the blossoming began.
I am in my dream work. NOT without challenges.
My year has begun. So well. About time. The pain leaves my body as I live into my dream life and am aware of all of the treasures such as good work, abilities, friends, deepening relationships, teaching, meeting new people, learning to work in a new environment and owning it all. I am grateful I allowed myself to be around long enough to see this. There were times that emotionally, mentally, physically I was choreographing a dismal and sad ending for myself. Today is so good. Yesterday was super duper…. and as I keep remaining present to the here and now and grateful for all that is now. All will remain as well as it can in the world I know. Drawing is magical! I am grateful to be abilitie’d and to teach such things on many levels. <3
Due to a medication, I am losing the dexterity and nerve sensations in my right hand. Sewing has become painful so I will be painting more in 2016!!! Art is such a part of my soul that I can’t imagine not being creative in thought and deed!!
following you on instagram
I’m taking the reflections class! I’m super excited!
The new courses all look amazing!! This year is about simplifying my creative process. I homeschool my son so I am playing with 20 minute creative windows and being portable so I can simply pull my sketchbook, illustration pens or watercolours out of my bag at a cafe or the park with ease. This is new for me as I usually dive into intense studio days and nights and love every moment of it. Thanks for sharing all your great creative resources and spirit – so wonderful and inspiring.
I want to give me the permission to do art daily, even if I know that I have too little time, not the perfect tool, not the brilliant idea, not the perfect …
I just want to do something creatif each day, as little as it may be, BUT DO IT.
2016 is the year I come out f the craft box and proclaim myself an artist!
So much to learn about social media, website , teaching etc but it’s a challenge that I am up for.
Launch my art self with a shopping spree would be fantastic. Thank you for the chance to win
Happy 2016 to all the secret creatives…let this be your year
I also pinned this post to Pinterest!
I reorganized my art studio, and I’m letting my creative juices flow!
To get my creativity flowing this year I’m redesigning my work space so its a lot more organized and to accord with my artistic needs. Also try my best to do something at least once each day so my energy never goes away. I started this month by doing a 30 day art challenge and so far so good!!
Pinned on Pinterest. Can’t wait for the classes to start that I signed up for. 🙂 Thank you for putting up such great classes Jeanne!
I follow you on Instagram (@ErinLoves2Run)
Erin
ErinLoves2Run at gmail dot com
Thank you for this entry! I am organizing my space and supplies so that I have a clean desk and I can find what I need to create!
i wouldnt want to miss Danielle Donaldsons new class All Things love everything that girl does. I also plan on catching up on classes i have already that i have not completed. looking very forward to a great art year 2016!!
As it happens, I’ve already signed up for two of these classes! I can’t wait. But my big commitment is renting a dedicated studio space where I can go and paint (big!) a few days a week without the distractions of home. I’ll be there this afternoon.
I follow you on Instagram!
I also shared this post on Facebook 🙂
I’d love to become adept at creative handwriting, just to give myself an outlet from the routine of daily living and work.
I pinned an image from this post on Pinterest 🙂
And, I am already a follower on IG. Thanks again!
Pinned to pinterest. I’m revisiting classes I took over the last couple of years.
I pinned the art journaling class on my huge Art Journals board.
And I pinned the Danielle Donaldson class, too. So excited for this one!
Thank you so much for this giveaway and thank you for asking such introspective questions. I really appreciate your intuition, Jeanne. The classes you teach are spot on as artists around the world reach out to each other and become a bigger whole. It’s beautiful watching this transformation and growth.
I didn’t know I had made a decision about creativity. It just seemed to happen organically. What happened on this inside, finally letting go of the expectations and demands people place on me, is now happening on the outside. I am letting go of the expectations and demands I’ve placed on my own living space in order to make room for creativity.
My dining room is where I create. But it’s still a dining room where family and friends gather for meals and celebrations. So I’m going to move most of the china cabinet contents to another location and fill the china cabinet with art supplies. I’m moving most of the kitchen bookcase contents elsewhere so the bookcase can keep projects in progress on trays or in bins. I’m really excited about how such an easy change will make such a big impact.
I don’t want to have a home where I’m always looking for space to create, I want a home where creativity is already there and makes space for me to live in it.
I just started my first ever painting class at my senior center. Bought all my supplies from Blick. Would love to win the gft card. Thank you.
I have decided that this is the year that I will teach a class at a local gallery that carries my work and has classroom space so I can share my creativity with others.
My one goal for 2016 is to create art every single day, even if it is just for fifteen minutes, or five minutes, or whatever I can manage…and I have removed the have to produce a finished product agenda from my to do list…the agenda is all about playing, moving colors, scribbling, being free and open…and when things feel fnished, be it after a day or after a month or after a year, then so be it…
started to follow you on istagram!
This is my year to practice, practice, practice!! I especially want to improve on faces. Excited for the new year!!
This year, I’m stepping into action more. I love to daydream about ideas and sketch them out and this year, I’m following through and bringing the ideas into fruition.
I want to start a art journal. Love your classes, such inspiration!
*2016* is going to be a fabulous fabulous year!! I’m feeling some major creativity inside me that is just screaming to get out!
I’ve got many a story. Way too sceered to start. But anyway, LETS GET IT ON!!!s
I follow you on Instagram too.
I am working on filling up on my new art journals that I got for Christmas!
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Hi! In 2016 I have committed myself to actually starting and finishing an art journal! I want to do something creative every day!
A New Year and new prospective. In 2016, I’m going to view my art with new eyes !!!
This year I plan to start journaling more in my art journal rather than being concerned about making pretty pages.
2016 is going to be a creative one! I am teaching art to K-2 this semester, and I’m working on fun lesson plans. Personally, I am spending time each day doodling, lettering, painting or creating something (even tiny!) each day. 🙂
I’m art journaling every day.
I am starting off 2016 with a bang and hope it continues! I am enrolled in the year long art course called Wanderlust – by Everything Art. Lots of prompts for art journal spreads and 25 different teachers. Awesome. I am also doing a gratitude journal with a spread every week and also committing to drawing more, so I have a sketch book just for illustrations that I want to do every week. Whew! Fun!
Following you on instagram now…justplainbrooke
My 2016 intention is to let go of the fear of not doing art well enough, not being creative enough, and not caring what others think about what I’m creating. These feelings have kept me from doing my heart’s desire too long, and your blog and classes have helped me step into a new place of being with myself. Thank you, Jeanne, and your team of creators!
Pinned this lovely picture! https://www.pinterest.com/pin/31877109840669105/
I have decided to carry a better quality skechtbook in my art bag, instead of the cheaper kinds I’ve been using and I LOVE IT! (It I s the travelogue by handbook.) As well as sketching daily, I am also dedicating a page per month on a mini sketch to represent a highlight of each day.
Pinned on Pinterest
Too bad no one is interested!! 2016 should be a wonderful year! I just signed up for Danielle’s new class, All Creatures Lovely and Small, and The Elements of Clay. At the moment I am finishing up on 2015, which wasn’t to shabby. Did both of Danielle’s classes. How wonderful is she!! I did not know I could draw.. WOW! Really enjoy your site and your collection of classes. Thank you for all your efforts and God bless.
I’m trying to paint or draw everyday to make this a VERY creative year.
I follow you on instagram
A few years ago my Daddy passed away. He is the one and only person that ever supported my love of all things art.
When his art supplies were handed down to me my heart broke into a million pieces. He had torn out all the images he worked on thinking what he had to offer the world was never good enough. Every journal, notebook, pad was empty, only torn out bits left. I found one image in pastels and colored pencil of a cabin and a tiny little book working on the human shape. I cherish these more than I can ever express. They were his attempts to show the world how he saw it.
So the one thing I have pretty much been doing each year since he passed to live more creatively is one doodle, one paint stroke a day… which always leads to more.
I have decided I want my kids to say she did it for the love and curse me under their breath and laugh as they have to clean out my art room, when I am gone, because it is so full of all the wonders I couldn’t keep pent up… so it spilled out on my journals, pads, canvases…. I want my Dad to know he is good enough and I will spend every day enjoying that I get to to be creative. Love you papa Bear.
I’m following you on Instagram.
I shared the new classes on instagram!
Just Pinned two classes and am now following you in Instagram.
Shared on Facebook! This year, I have reorganized my art space to provide more room to do art. I’m not sighing up for more classes until I catch up on the one’s I’ve never completed. Got a schedule of days and times at the art table.
all the courses sound wonderful. I have signed up for one of them, so excited!
one, actually two creative endeavors this year:
daily art
and illustrating some of my stories. yea.
following you on instagram!
To kickstart my creative juices in the midst of a busy new year I bought myself a paint by number kit! I’ve never done one, and now I’m addicted. It’s a great way for me to paint each day without having to get all my paints out. I just concentrate on one number. Then close the lid, wash the brush, and make myself put it away. Can’t wait til my other projects are finished, and I can get all my paints out again. Until then this is a fun way simple way to create art! Watching the picture unfold is so exhilarating!
I had allowed my studio space to get so cluttered, there was no room for creativity, so I de-cluttered and now have space to breathe and dream and create!
I plan to turn our formal living room into my craft room! Once I have a dedicated space and can unpack my supplies I have big plans to get creating on a regular basis!
already following on IG 🙂
I have shared multiple times on Twitter, Facebook, and Pinterest. I have taken several of your courses and am taking two new ones this year 🙂 Can’t wait!
I’ve gotten creative in my planner book/visual journal. I’m also taking Bari J’s class on Pattern Play through Jeanne’s network here, plus my usual doll making, collaging, and art quilting! Hmm… I might need to sign up for Making Art Sing –
Happy New Creative Year!
I have started using a housekeeping organization system I am hoping will allow me to have more time for creativity and keep my house clean enough I don’t feel overwhelmed and depressed.
Hello Jeanne I am becoming more organized which makes me more productive with my artwork. I hope to be so organized I can sign up for the clay class. MaryJane