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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 the brand […]

  In this episode Jeanne is talking with revivalist, visionary, creative, and author Jessi Green. Jessi’s hope is to show you how to live with passion, really follow Jesus and to ignite the world around you. This conversation talks about how to encourage others to make their day-to-day life an offering.       Jessi […]

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 to go out and adventure […]

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 she is making her own ink, charcoal […]

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 movie night […]

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 creativity, encouraging those around her or teaching […]

This is a free art video with Kristy Kensinger taken from her course Foraged Landscapes and includes three lessons videos with 24 minutes of content. Walk through the process of making your own natural pigment acrylics, oils, watercolors, and pastels. We will grind, sift, and mix our own pigments from scratch using recipes as a […]

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 same […]

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 she will be sharing […]

      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 truly freeing and joyful, rather than limited and rigid? Do you want to start using the supplies that […]

       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 creativity, find rest among the chaos, be […]

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 to announce that I have curated eight […]

*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 most fun as a team reading your stories! It brought US so much joy!   Joyride Bike Giveaway! Whether […]

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 she is making her own ink, charcoal […]

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 walk into their […]

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 creativity, encouraging those around her or teaching […]

This is a free art video with Melissa Fink taken from her course Beneath the Surface and includes 17 minutes of content. Using art pieces previously created along with different types of threads, you will begin by marking areas you would love to highlight, choose color threads, and begin stitching. It’s that easy! Come and […]

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 same […]

  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 has opened a First to Know list and […]

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 the brand […]

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 offering is […]

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, having to laugh […]

  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 adventure. We have traveled […]

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 the brand […]