For our 24th wedding anniversary celebration Kelly and I signed up for The Cottage Table Experience NYC retreat. We came in a few days early so we could get acclimated and mostly to see the incredible Victory Boyd in an intimate concert. Day one was yummy tapas,...
I am constantly in awe of the beauty that is all around me if I have my eyes open to it. Sometimes I find it having coffee with Jack in the side garden, watching the leaves fall and dance in the wind, the smell of fall in the air, getting to hug our girl, getting to...
The artist that sees their own world with inquisitive eyes is so inspiring. The gatherer, the maker, the inventor and the one that takes what is around them and uses that beauty to interpret their own art. This kind of artist is truly Auria Bohn from Tuscany. Whether...
Fifteen years ago I had a one, five and seven year old and once they were in bed each night I would create until the early hours in the morning. I look back now on those nights and know that those hours to myself to create and finding time no matter the...
Fifteen years ago I had a one, five and seven year old and once they were in bed each night I would create until the early hours in the morning. I look back now on those nights and know that those hours to myself to create and finding time no matter the...
In this episode Jeanne is talking with author, artist, and scholar, Timothy Willard. Chasing beauty is for sure a choice of seeing more than what can appear at the surface. The world has been extra loud and distracting lately. Don’t miss this episode if...
I believe spaces should be used well, beauty should not be saved just for company and home should reflect the hearts that live there and not just the trends we see around us. I am not a designer but putting home together has been my heart for as long as I can...
As a creative, one of my favorite things in the world is to step into the creative space of another. I love when an artist shares their space, how they use it, a peek into their favorite tools and even what they are currently working on. I hope you will join me for...
Welcome to An Artist In series. In this series a different artist, that is intimate in different parts of the world, will share their insider tips for where to eat, stay, see the best art, sketch the best views, rest at their favorite cafes and more. You will be able...
The artist that sees their own world with inquisitive eyes is so inspiring. The gatherer, the maker, the inventor and the one that takes what is around them and uses that beauty to interpret their own art. This kind of artist is truly Auria Bohn from Tuscany. Whether...
I am constantly in awe of the beauty that is all around me if I have my eyes open to it. Sometimes I find it weeding my late summer garden, watching my studio filled with women creating, watching our oldest get ready to walk out what is next for him, having a facetime...
We are excited to announce that we have a brand new MINI COURSE Join Nathifa Sligh for the most fun and colorful alcohol ink course! Nathifa is an incredible teacher and has the most wonderful way of breaking down any process. Whether she is sharing her thoughts on...
As I was growing up I dreamed of being an archeologist. I had a deep love of history, stories, and the idea of uncovering what was hidden. It was not until I was a working artist that I found it surprising that so many of the other artists that I admired also had this...
Many of you love our team member Diane Reeves from either coming to a live workshop here at our studio, taking her online course Line and Form or watching her An Artist Studio video. We wanted to share the beautiful news that Diane has a brand new body of work that...
Do you want the most powerful tool to help you practice art regularly whilst learning all about supplies and techniques through step-by-step videos? Do you want to finally unlock your full artistic potential? Do you want your art practice to feel...
For the next 72 hours we are having a back to school sale! Take 40% off one online course* and use code: CREATIVE As the temperatures change and kids/grandkids are heading back to school we hope this sale allows you to connect with your...
We have slowly been adding to our stock of European art supplies from Wallace Seymour. We are the US distributor and we have been so honored to offer you the ancient drawing blocks and custom made pigment cigars. Your response to them has been incredible. I am excited...
*THIS GIVEAWAY IS CLOSED* I am so happy to announce the winners of the @electra_bicycle and basket/bell from @toteandkarishop! The winners are @ginapierce and @oxfordcomma.etc. Thank you to everyone that entered here on our blog, on Facebook and Instagram. We had the...
I am constantly in awe of the beauty that is all around me if I have my eyes open to it. Sometimes I find it while driving on country roads, the creativity of a friend, laughter with old friends, the last sentence of a book, making art under oak trees, watching others...
As I was growing up I dreamed of being an archeologist. I had a deep love of history, stories, and the idea of uncovering what was hidden. It was not until I was a working artist that I found it surprising that so many of the other artists that I admired also had this...
I have been (impatiently) keeping a beautiful secret. I am so giddy excited to share that I have been invited by Daune of The Cottage Table Experience to teach along side Stephanie Lee next fall in Tuscany. Registration will not open until next month but Daune...
As a creative, one of my favorite things in the world is to step into the creative space of another. I love when an artist shares their space, how they use it, a peek into their favorite tools and even what they are currently working on. I hope you will join me for...
We are excited to announce that we have a brand new offering of MINI COURSES! Each course will be two hours or less and focus on specific techniques with a price that we KNOW you will LOVE! We want to see you MAKE and CREATE and PLAY! The first artist in this new...
I am constantly in awe of the beauty that is all around me if I have my eyes open to it. Sometimes I find it pulling weeds early in the morning when the air is still cool, having morning tea with our oldest, savoring last moments before Maddy heads back to college,...
For those of you that have been here for awhile you will have heard about my friend and cherished friendship with Alexis Garrett. We met over 13 years ago on a trip to France. I have always teased that she was the most precious treasure I brought back from that...
As a creative, one of my favorite things in the world is to step into the creative space of another. I love when an artist shares their space, how they use it, a peek into their favorite tools and even what they are currently working on. I hope you will join me for...
On July 24th I will be leading a three hour art workshop all about art as worship during Saturate. The world is tired and I often hear from so many around me about the high levels of anxiety and worry that they are carrying. They are often hoping that a...
We have the unexpected opportunity to host a September Field Notes | Flora and Fauna live workshop here at our studio, home and land. We held this workshop for the first time a few weeks ago and the response was so beautiful that we would love to offer another one....
This is free video with Kate Poole and taken from her course The Alchemist. This includes 24 minutes of content. Join Kate as she shares her process of making incense cones. Incense has been used for hundreds of years with healing properties for our mind, soul, body...
My friend Sandi Hester has just launched her very first online course on her own network and you don’t want to miss it! Sandi is a not only a prolific painter but an extraordinary teacher. She is sharing everything she has learned about working with acrylics!...
It was the biggest joy when I first received the invitation from Janine Vangool of Uppercase Magazine to be in her next Encyclopedia of Inspiration (if you know you KNOW). They are so beautifully and intentionally created and FULL of inspiration. This...
I am constantly in awe of the beauty that is all around me if I have my eyes open to it. Sometimes I find it in weeding the garden, bare feet to the ground with a cup of coffee in hand, the beauty of a workshop and the women sprinkled all over our land, reading a book...
I have often found that while traveling it can be hard to process beauty, significance of moments, the impact that the journey is having on me, the relationships, what I will choose to bring home in the way of gardening, food, decorating, lifestyle etc. I am a...
As a creative, one of my favorite things in the world is to step into the creative space of another. I love when an artist shares their space, how they use it, a peek into their favorite tools and even what they are currently working on. I hope you will join me for...
How does a creative gather beauty and then interpret it? What object, light, and pattern begs to be captured through paint and canvas? 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...
Our semi-annual 50% off online course sale is ending! LAST CHANCE! USE CODE: JO50 We only do this twice a year and this will not happen again until January 2023! LAST CHANCE to buy as many online art, business (yes, even Creatively Made Business) +...
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 2023! For the next 48 hours you can buy as many online art, business (yes, even Creatively Made Business)...
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 2023! For the next 72 hours you can buy as many online art, business (yes, even Creatively Made Business)...
Studying the works of the masters is one of the most beautiful ways to engage with your creativity daily and also grow as an artist. Roselyn Pratt has inspired me with her daily honoring of practice but also her love of looking to the past to grow in the present. We...
How about our final countdown number with our favorite guides on the lake in the most beautiful boat! No trip to Lake Como is complete without being on the lake and having that little Italian flag at the back of the boat waving in the wind! If you are a...
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