by Jeanne Oliver | Jul 29, 2021 | All
I live in a creative world that has predominately been created, supported and sustained by women. I am constantly reminded how much of a powerful impact we have when we work with one another. It has been through these collaborations with other women that I have...
by Jeanne Oliver | Jul 28, 2021 | All, Travel
I am constantly in awe of the beauty that is there if you have your eyes open to it. Sometimes it will be the little things like the sound of the fountain as I am pulling weeds in the garden, the kids wanting to tell me about their day, an orange and pink sunset, the...
by Jeanne Oliver | Jul 26, 2021 | All
The first time I ever met Kate Poole I asked her what perfume she was wearing. I then became obsessed knowing she created natural skincare products and perfumes. Her spirit is gentle and kind and how she sees the world and nature invites us to see the beauty...
by Jeanne Oliver | Jul 23, 2021 | Uncategorized
Vintage elements are a huge part of our home, everyday life and definitely incorporated into my art. With my love of vintage I was instantly smitten the first time I saw Lori Siebert’s junk birds! The way she was able to bring vintage elements to life was not...
by Jeanne Oliver | Jul 21, 2021 | All
In 2018 I knew that 2019 was going to be the last year I led overseas art workshops for the foreseeable future. As much as I loved gathering, teaching and traveling it was the most deep knowing that it was time and I had complete peace about my decision. Then 2020...
by Jeanne Oliver | Jul 19, 2021 | All
Stephanie Lee is one of the most authentic artists I know. She has been a pioneer in metalsmithing, plaster and mixed media and in sharing the creative process. At the very beginning of my own rediscovered creative journey it was Stephanie that guided me. She...
by Jeanne Oliver | Jul 14, 2021 | All
Sometimes you are drawn to an artist because of the materials they use, the creative ways they bring mediums to life or even how they connect with other creatives…and sometimes it is a beautiful mix of all of these. We are so honored to announce that renowned...
by Jeanne Oliver | Jul 14, 2021 | All
Proof of Life Journal Entry No. 06 Welcome to the Proof of Life journal entry series. Writing more in general, and specifically with you, is something I hope to continue throughout the year. Like many of you, life has become clearer over the past year and there are...
by Jeanne Oliver | Jul 13, 2021 | All
I like schedules, planning, knowing what is coming, and pretty much pretending that I am in control which I know deep down I am not at all. I don’t like change and transitions are hard for me. When there are lots of changes I feel it like a small storm under the...
by Jeanne Oliver | Jul 2, 2021 | All
Join Hayley Morgan for Brave Color Mixing. In this free art lesson you will create your own imaginative palette. In this easy to follow lesson Hayley will show you step by step how to color mix as she also shares more about her own choices and the colors she likes to...
by Jeanne Oliver | Jul 1, 2021 | All
Creative Confidence: Is about showing up. It’s about ritual. It’s about being there whether the muse shows up or not. It’s been over 30 years of hooking rugs. It was through hooking rugs that I discovered my creativity. In these lessons, I...
by Jeanne Oliver | Jun 23, 2021 | All
Proof of Life Journal Entry No. 05 Welcome to the Proof of Life journal entry series. Writing more in general, and specifically with you, is something I hope to continue throughout the year. Like many of you, life has become clearer over the past year and there are...
by Jeanne Oliver | Jun 17, 2021 | All
The eye of the creative is one of the most beautiful gifts to ourselves and others. I have been an admirer and now a friend of Marian Parsons (Miss Mustard Seed) for many years. Whether she is designing a home, refurnishing furniture or painting a landscape…how...
by Jeanne Oliver | Jun 11, 2021 | All
Over the past 13 + years we have gathered others through live workshops here in the United States and abroad. Whether we have been leading a group making art along the Seine, taking a bike ride through the vineyards of Austria, baking croissants in Paris or opening...
by Jeanne Oliver | Jun 8, 2021 | All
Our semi-annual 50% off online course sale has just begun! USE CODE: JO50 We only do this twice a year and this will not happen again until January 2022! For the next 72 hours you can buy as many online art, business (yes, even Creatively Made Business)...
by Jeanne Oliver | Jun 7, 2021 | All
Our semi-annual 50% off online course sale has just begun! USE CODE: JO50 We only do this twice a year and this will not happen again until January 2022! For the next 72 hours you can buy as many online art, business (yes, even Creatively Made Business)...
by Jeanne Oliver | Jun 6, 2021 | All
If you are a member of our creative community and network you know what is coming! If you are not a part of our network THIS is the time to join! When you see the countdown coming that means IT is almost here! ONE more day until our semi-annual...
by Jeanne Oliver | Jun 5, 2021 | All
If you are a member of our creative community and network you know what is coming! If you are not a part of our network THIS is the time to join! When you see the countdown coming that means IT is almost here! TWO days until our semi-annual 50%...
by Jeanne Oliver | Jun 4, 2021 | All
If you are a member of our creative community and network you know what is coming! If you are not a part of our network THIS is the time to join! When you see the countdown coming that means IT is almost here! THREE days until our semi-annual 50%...
by Jeanne Oliver | May 21, 2021 | All
by Jeanne Oliver | May 20, 2021 | All
The eye of the creative is one of the most beautiful gifts to ourselves and others. I have been an admirer and now a friend of Marian Parsons (Miss Mustard Seed) for many years. Whether she is designing a home, refurnishing furniture or painting a landscape…how...
by Jeanne Oliver | May 16, 2021 | All
Over the past 13 + years we have gathered others through live workshops here in the United States and abroad. Whether we have been leading a group making art along the Seine, taking a bike ride through the vineyards of Austria, baking croissants in Paris or opening...
by Jeanne Oliver | May 14, 2021 | All
Gathering other small business owners together to create community, clarify their message and leave with a plan has been one of the highlights of my life. The women, the businesses, the dreams, the struggles, the connections and how they left ON FIRE! I have watched...
by Jeanne Oliver | May 12, 2021 | All
Proof of Life Journal Entry No. 04 Welcome to the Proof of Life journal entry series. Writing more in general, and specifically with you, is something I hope to continue throughout the year. Like many of you, life has become clearer over the past year and there are...
by Jeanne Oliver | May 7, 2021 | All
I am constantly in awe of the beauty that is there if you have your eyes open to it. Sometimes it will be the little things like the sweet change of season happening here in Colorado, the smell of the plants at the nursery this time of year when everyone is beyond...
by Jeanne Oliver | May 3, 2021 | All
For the next 48 hours we are having a sale for 40% off any one course* USE CODE: birthday40 This is the perfect time to grab that online class that you have been dreaming about taking. Our creative network has some of the most incredible artists around and the...
by Jeanne Oliver | Apr 30, 2021 | All
Value Mapping with Debbie Miller A New Free Art Video Join Debbie in this free lesson from her first course on the Jeanne Oliver Creative Network. If you love teacups and coffee mugs, love the idea of art as storytelling, and feel inspired when...
by Jeanne Oliver | Apr 29, 2021 | All, Podcast
I was recently interviewed by my friend Trina McNeilly (author of the amazing book LaLa Lovely) for her podcast The Lovely Life and the podcast episode was just released! Episode Notes In this week’s episode of the Lovely Life, Trina...
by Jeanne Oliver | Apr 28, 2021 | All
Over the next few weeks I will be sharing some of my favorite techniques for stitching faces over on the JO Creative Community page. Each Monday at 2pm MT I will share a different technique and I can not wait to see what YOU create! Stitching faces has...
by Jeanne Oliver | Apr 24, 2021 | All
Over the next three weeks I will be sharing some of my favorite techniques for stitching faces over on the JO Creative Community page. Each Monday at 2pm I will share a different technique and I can not wait to see what YOU create! Stitching faces has become one of my...
by Jeanne Oliver | Apr 23, 2021 | All
Thank you for the beautiful response to the French Picnic Basket video! I loved all of the comments, emails and private messages about the video and also your memories of being at one of our live workshops and enjoying the picnic yourself. Knowing how...
by Jeanne Oliver | Apr 20, 2021 | All
When we bought this home and land a little over 5 years ago it was for the gathering of creatives and non-creatives alike. We knew it was to be a gathering place and it has fulfilled that desire and promise over and over again. We are so excited to announce our 2021...
by Jeanne Oliver | Apr 16, 2021 | All
Over the past 13 + years we have gathered others through live workshops here in the United States and abroad. Whether we have been leading a group making art along the Seine, taking a bike ride through the vineyards of Austria, baking croissants in Paris or...
by Jeanne Oliver | Apr 15, 2021 | All
This post was originally shared on May 29, 2013. I never want you to look at where we are now with our business, art or live workshop etc. and not see where we started. I am the biggest believer in starting where we are with what we have! I KNOW that has been the...
by Jeanne Oliver | Apr 14, 2021 | Uncategorized
Simple tools and supplies that turn into something extraordinary is really the sweetest gift of being a maker. Seeing what can be instead of what is! As we have built this network it has always been my dream to bring in artists of all kinds. This year I am so excited...
by Jeanne Oliver | Apr 12, 2021 | All, Travel
Join me in this next video where I talk about little ways to bring beauty to the ordinary in a live workshop. I am loving hearing from you in the comments and all of your excitement and feedback about our previous videos about our French Picnic Baskets...
by Jeanne Oliver | Apr 9, 2021 | All
Have you ever been to a restaurant and the ambiance was perfection, the candle on the table was flickering, the music was just right, the waiter suggested the best bottle of wine and the food was so good that you savored each bite? Have you ever then gone back...
by Jeanne Oliver | Apr 5, 2021 | All
We are excited to announce our live workshop schedule for this year. If you have attended our workshops in the past you will notice that we are offering less of them but I promise you that each one will still be filled with intention. This summer we will offer one...
by Jeanne Oliver | Apr 1, 2021 | All
Being present and seeing the world through different eyes is one of the most beautiful gifts of the artist. Seeing and creating from inspiration that others do not see. Whether you want to tap into inspiration that is all around you or you want to take that skill to...
by Jeanne Oliver | Mar 26, 2021 | All
Color Field with Connie Solera A New Free Art Video This free video with Connie Solera is taken from her course Deep Conversations. Join Connie as she explores Deep Conversations with the soul and how this practice can transform your art to reflect the beauty...
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