Ivy Newport Studying Under Marie Laurencin {Sneak Peek}

by | May 18, 2015 | All

I am so excited to give you a sneak peek into the gorgeous week that Ivy Newport has created as she studies under Marie Laurencin. She has lavished the students! Take a peek… This 6 week online course has lifetime* access and is $82. To read more or to register...
A Still Heart and Loud Laughter {Part Two}

A Still Heart and Loud Laughter {Part Two}

by | May 14, 2015 | All, Travel

I can often be heard saying that I feel peace in the country and alive in the city. I have had multiple international trips where I have purposely chosen to spend time in both the city and countryside…and the combo is magic! My trip began in Gardenstown,...

Jenny Doh Studying Under Joan Miró {a sneak peek}

by | May 11, 2015 | All

Good Morning! I have loved seeing all of the work coming out of the Studying Under The Masters III online art course!  Last week I lead the study with Horace Pippin. This was an artist that I had never heard of until I saw his painting Christ Crowned With Thorns and I...
A Still Heart and Loud Laughter {part one}

A Still Heart and Loud Laughter {part one}

by | May 8, 2015 | All

It is such a rare and special treat for me to get away to create art just for me.  No teaching. No responsibilities. Just the joy of being still. {A piece I created while in Scotland from my sketches of Crovie and a vintage photograph of two women from the villages} I...

2015 Summer Art Camp for KIDS!

by | May 6, 2015 | All

Summer brings with it the promise of sunshine, long, lazy days and a slower, simpler pace we’ve all been craving. But, if you’re a mom or grandma, it might also bring with it two of the most dreaded words in the English language: “I’m Bored.” Enter 2015 Summer Art...

Want a Sneak Peek?

by | May 4, 2015 | All

Tomorrow is the launch of the 6 week online art course Studying Under The Masters III. This is the final course of the series and I feel like we are closing this extremely successful and loved series with style!  The line up of teachers is truly incredible and I am...

Pattern Play Early Registration Price Ends Today!

by | May 4, 2015 | All

Good Morning! Just a reminder that TODAY is the last day to get the early registration price for the new course Pattern Play: Create Your Own Professional Patterns in Photoshop with Ease.  This course is being taught by surface artist Bari J. Here is a peek into the...

Get Those Paints Out

by | Apr 30, 2015 | All

Do you want to look at art with fresh eyes? Do you want to learn some of the mediums and techniques that have created some of the most interesting art in the world? Do you want to learn how to find your own voice in the world of art and how to make your art stand out?...
Exciting Next Few Weeks!

Exciting Next Few Weeks!

by | Apr 17, 2015 | All

(Image from Gillian Lee Smith) I am rushing around this morning trying to get everything in place so I can leave today for Scotland. This time I am not teaching or working at all. My husband has given me the amazing early birthday gift of studying with artist Gillian...

Brand New Online Course For Summer!

by | Apr 15, 2015 | All

  I have to tell you the backstory of how our newest course can to fruition.  Can you imagine seeing an artist making gorgeous art and then secretly leaving it in the woods for others to find, enjoy and even take?  A story started to weave its way into my world of...
Do You Want A Peek Into My Life Book Video?

Do You Want A Peek Into My Life Book Video?

by | Apr 10, 2015 | All

I just finished my videos for my part of Life Book 2015 and I am loving how she turned out. My week launches in May but you can still join and have instant access to three months of art videos that have already been shared. You can join 24 other artists and me for all...

Studying Under The Masters III

by | Apr 6, 2015 | All

Do you want to look at art with fresh eyes? Do you want to learn some of the mediums and techniques that have created some of the most interesting art in the world? Do you want to learn how to find your own voice in the world of art and how to make your art stand out?...

Brand New Photoshop Course!

by | Apr 6, 2015 | All

Have you always wanted to learn how to create repeat patterns with your own sketching, painting or digital art?  Have you been looking for ways to create your own wallpaper, fabrics or paper designs?  Have you just wanted to understand Photoshop better and see how you...
High School {are you kidding me?}

High School {are you kidding me?}

by | Mar 31, 2015 | All

  I never (and I mean I NEVER) had any intention of ever teaching my children in high school.  When we started in kindergarten I was just taking it year by year and to be honest…I am shocked that 10 years later that we are still doing school together. At...

I Never Asked For This {thank goodness I got it anyway}

by | Mar 30, 2015 | All

Life is funny and we are often pulled by expectations, dreams, status quo and sometimes even fear. I never planned to homeschool our children and as I look back over our homeschool journey so far I can sometimes be surprised we chose to do this crazy thing that has...

Who and What Are You Pulled Towards?

by | Mar 17, 2015 | All

  I used to think that my interests, gifts and passions were random. To be honest it has taken me many years to realize that my interests, gifts and passions are not an accident at all. Sometimes I have let a day get away from me as I think back to growing up and...

Creativity Takes Courage {Alisa Burke}

by | Mar 12, 2015 | All

For those of you that are new to the blog I want to tell you a little bit about the free series. My creative network offers free videos, new online courses, live “chats” and now interviews with courageous lovelies from around the world. Over the past two years I have...

Is It You?

by | Mar 3, 2015 | All

I bet you thought I forgot? I almost did:-) The winner of the Studying Under the Masters III giveaway is… michelletempletonart commented: February 23, 2015 at 4:16 pm (Edit) I am inspired by all the artists and makers who are balancing motherhood with their...

Guess Who Is Teaching a One Day Denver Workshop?

by | Mar 2, 2015 | All

You girls close to Denver are just about to make your summer WAY more fun! This August I am hosting one of my closest friends and artist extraordinaire for a one day workshop in Denver! Join Danielle Donaldson in one of the most inspiring spaces and learn how to make...
Creativity Takes Courage {Cat Bude}

Creativity Takes Courage {Cat Bude}

by | Feb 18, 2015 | All

*** For those of you that are new to the blog I want to tell you a little bit about the free series. My creative network offers free videos, new online courses, live “chats” and now interviews with courageous lovelies from around the world. Over the past two years I...
Learning Well | An Essentials Course To Homeschooling

Learning Well | An Essentials Course To Homeschooling

by | Feb 16, 2015 | All

I am beyond proud to announce that registration has just opened for Learning Well | An Essentials Course To Homeschooling! Few things are as close to my heart and my day to day life as homeschooling. Alicia Hutchinson will be leading you in this one week online...

Learn From a Designer {Sew Simple. Sew Fun}

by | Feb 3, 2015 | All

You know when you just instantly connect with a person, a style and a brand? That is how I felt the first time I saw the product photos of Bink and Boo. I am a huge lover of vintage fabric and finding new ways to reuse vintage elements in my own products. She is on...

Lost and Found: An Art Class Coming To Denver

by | Jan 23, 2015 | All

Good Morning! I have another local art class that I get to share with you and that makes me giddy happy. This allows local girls and even girls from out of town to attend at an amazing price. I am honored to have been asked by Holly Kuhn of Old Glory Antiques to teach...
Just Dreaming About It Won’t Get You There

Just Dreaming About It Won’t Get You There

by | Jan 20, 2015 | All

In the new year there can be long lists of dreams for the year and maybe even a yearly bucket list.  What I have found to be true is that me just dreaming about something has never led to the actual doing and experiencing.  If I want to learn something, go somewhere,...
Creativity Takes Courage {Danielle Burkleo}

Creativity Takes Courage {Danielle Burkleo}

by | Jan 16, 2015 | All

*** For those of you that are new to the blog I want to tell you a little bit about the free series. My creative network offers free videos, new online courses, live “chats” and now interviews with courageous lovelies from around the world. Over the past two years I...

You+Me+Art=Next Weekend?

by | Jan 2, 2015 | All

For all of you that have been asking for a local Colorado art class I am excited to share this! I will be teaching at the Vintage Whites Market on January 10, 2015. Join me for one day as we bring your stories to life through sketching, charcoal, acrylic paints,...

I Feel The Changes Coming {Do You?}

by | Dec 31, 2014 | All

A new year is upon us! It is always crazy and amazing that we get to be a part of this beautiful life and what we choose to do with our days. I waste many. I makes others full of goodness. I have felt a change coming for awhile now and I love how everything is falling...

Creativity Takes Courage {Stephanie Holden}

by | Dec 17, 2014 | All

The next Creativity Takes Courage interview begins right now… *** For those of you that are new to the blog I want to tell you a little bit about the free series. My creative network offers free videos, new online courses, live “chats” and now interviews with...

Last Minute Gifts For Creatives

by | Dec 15, 2014 | All

I hope you are all having a beautiful month of preparing your hearts and homes for Christmas! We still have a few gifts that we want to get today and then start getting everything wrapped up and ready for Christmas morning. If you are a creative or you have a special...