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  In a letter dated October 22nd, 1882, Vincent Van Gogh said to his brother Theo, “the great doesn’t happen through impulse alone, but is a succession of little things that are brought together.” And maybe we each know this intuitively, that what we achieve is always an amalgam of ideas, efforts, mistakes, and do-overs: […]

    On this episode Jeanne is talking with lover of all things design, Vanessa Warren. She has recently designed their family home and takes us through the ups and downs of building, design and creating a home that grows with your family.     A design-loving, home-schooling, wellness entrepreneur who dove head first into […]

    We have been busy getting all of your orders out! Thank you so much! I hope you can feel our love and thankfulness for your orders when you receive your thoughtfully wrapped treasures.  We just restocked some of your favorite items so if you missed them the first time we hope you can […]

We have been wanting to take our gallery wrapped prints and make them even more special (and instantly ready to hang) by having them custom framed with poplar wood. We wanted to make art not only more affordable with the prints but to have the attention to detail with the framing that would make you […]

    On this episode I am talking with boutique hotel owner Paige Hull. Paige and her husband, Smoot, are one of the most powerhouse couples with experience in restaurants, a modeling agency, design, markets, products and more. The main thing that comes across again and again in their story is that what was and […]

    The Artist Collection is now live!   ⠀ This collection is all about the artist, supporting other artisans and using gorgeous pieces in our creative spaces.      The collection is full of studio pottery pieces, new Living Studio Toolbox Art + Necessities Kits, vintage fabric studio bags and paintbrush wraps, artist smocks, […]

  The Artist Collection launches tomorrow!   ⠀ This collection is all about the artist, supporting other artisans and using gorgeous pieces in our creative spaces.  The collection is full of studio pottery pieces, new Living Studio Toolbox Art + Necessities Kits, vintage fabric studio bags and paintbrush wraps, artist smocks, bags, watercolor sets, vintage […]

    On this episode I am talking with Australian artist Tracy Verdugo. Tracy lives a colorful and creative life along the coast. She is a best selling author, a prolific painter and a leader of live workshops. The heart of this interview is about the power of beginning, finding you creative voice, Tracy’s battle […]

    On this episode I am talking with one of my long time friends, Alexis Garrett. Alexis is a lifestyle and home designer in San Diego. We met in France over 10 years ago on an art retreat and were instant friends. Over the years we have continued to travel and make art in […]

    On this episode Jeanne is talking with SEO expert Tyler Horsley. SEO, advanced marketing and analytics can be a very confusing area for many business owners. What little and big things can we do right now that will bring results and how can we understand these big concepts better? You will walk away […]

We are thrilled to announce that the prolific Renee Mueller has create another online course for us and it is stunning! If you have joined Renee before you know she guides well, everything is visually beautiful and you leave the course surrounded by so many unique and gorgeous new works of art! Renee is a […]

  The Painted Art Journal is back in stock!  This week also marks the two year anniversary of the official release of my book The Painted Art Journal. It has been a total kick to have my book be a best seller and even sell out on Amazon during the official launch. Thank you to […]

Last year another artist suggested I look at the colorful and whimsical work of Debbie Miller. As I started to follow her work I found that as I came across her work that each piece was joy filled and instantly drew me in. She was taking such common overlooked items but bringing them to life […]

  FINAL HOURS of our semi-annual 50% off online course sale! USE CODE: JO50   We only do this twice a year and this will not happen again until January 2021! Until 11:59 pm MT tonight (Monday, June 22nd) you can buy as many online art + lifestyle courses that you want for 50% off. […]

  24 hours left of our semi-annual 50% off online course sale! USE CODE: JO50   We only do this twice a year and this will not happen again until January 2021! For the next 24 hours you can buy as many online art + lifestyle courses that you want for 50% off. We have […]

  48 hours left of our semi-annual 50% off online course sale! USE CODE: JO50   We only do this twice a year and this will not happen again until January 2021! For the next 48 hours you can buy as many online art + lifestyle courses that you want for 50% off. We have […]

  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 2021! For the next 72 hours you can buy as many online art + lifestyle courses that you want for 50% off. We have over […]

    On this episode Jeanne is talking with media production company owner Heather Bullard. Heather is a sought after stylist for interiors magazines. Heather shares what inspires her about a home to pitch it to a publication, what she believes every home should have and how to gradually make a home one that reflects […]

It is a pretty sweet thing when the joy of the art matches the joy of the artist. If you have experienced the color, fun, freedom and play of seeing Andrea Garvey work, share her art and connect with her students you know for sure what I am talking about. We are thrilled to announce […]

    On this episode Jeanne talks with self-taught painter Wendy McWilliams. During a crisis in Wendy’s own life she picks up a new “hobby” that changes her life. When she painted her first painting it was awful but she heard a voice inside say, “Do it again and this time relax” and she did. […]

Whether through lino carvings, simple sketches or her colorful expressive portrait work…Connie Solera’s art stops me in my tracks for as long as I can remember. It is with great joy that we announce her first online course on our creative network! What an honor to have her work offered on our site and to […]

    On this episode Jeanne is talking with designer, store owner and fashion guide Jennifer Little of HEYDAY. They talk about honoring your journey and seeing how the dots truly connect when you look back over your path to getting where you are meant to be. Jennifer talks honestly about navigating keeping a brick […]

  What started as being an impulse to give away one whole course on our site ended up being four whole courses every other week until now during the quarantine.   Over that time we were able to give away over $650,000 in course content and we still can’t believe that number! After each course […]

    On this episode Jeanne is talking with scrapbooking leader and the creator of the One Little Word that has started as intention journey for thousands. They discuss simple beginnings, life in the public eye, new starts and trusting your gut. Join the conversation!     Episode Summary On this episode Jeanne is talking […]