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Proof of Life | Journal Entry No. 11
Proof of Life Journal Entry No. 11 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 many things I have dropped along the […]
December 1, 2021 -
Gift Guide for the Beauty Chasers | Christmas 2021
We are all beauty chasers in one way or another. My friend Timothy Willard often says that, “Beauty Defies Despair”. Do we have our eyes open to that beauty? The beauty that is all around in people, nature, circumstances, love, forgiveness, faith, gathering, the work of our hands, the sound of laughter, the comfort of […]
November 27, 2021 -
Expressive Ancestor Portraits with Erin Faith Allen | Instant Access
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 […]
November 26, 2021 -
Proof of Life | Journal Entry No. 10
Proof of Life Journal Entry No. 10 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 many things I have dropped along the […]
November 24, 2021 -
Deconstructed Faces with Kate Thompson | Instant Access!
I have several Kate Thompson works of art in our own home and the more you look, the more you see. What from a distance looks likes a portrait soon becomes lines, texture, layers, history, wire, plaster, and most importantly…a story. Kate is a master at breaking down the face and then adding the most […]
November 18, 2021 -
An Artist in Oaxaca | With Tracy Verdugo
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 changed all of our […]
November 17, 2021 -
The November Round-Up | Free Beauty Found on the Internet
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 digging for vintage treasures with dear friends, foraging in the woods, building the first fire of the season in the studio, and the beauty of paint-covered hands. Sometimes […]
November 10, 2021 -
Free Art Video | Beauty in the Mess with Melissa Fink
Join Melissa Fink for Finding Beauty In The Mess. In this free art lesson you will begin by creating a messy, playful piece with no expectation or specific outcome in mind. You will be amazed at the beautiful compositions you will end up finding along the way. In this easy-to-follow lesson, Melissa begins with a mindset […]
November 3, 2021 -
Foraged Landscapes with Kristy Kensinger | Instant Access Tomorrow
Want to learn to gather your own pigment, make art supplies from scratch and then create landscapes from your foraged finds? If you are lover of nature and the world around you THIS course is what you have been waiting for! Each teacher on our creative network has been handpicked because I see something so special […]
October 28, 2021 -
Deconstructed Faces with Kate Thompson | Registration Open
I have several Kate Thompson works of art in our own home and the more you look, the more you see. What from a distance looks likes a portrait soon becomes lines, texture, layers, history, wire, plaster, and most importantly…a story. Kate is a master at breaking down the face and then adding the most […]
October 23, 2021 -
Expressive Ancestor Portraits with Erin Faith Allen | Welcome Video
Welcome video from Erin Faith Allen In this video I share the backstory of how and why I became passionate about creating with history and my ancestors. We will be focused on creatively expressing what you do know about your ancestors. If you know nothing about your ancestors … it is my wish […]
October 21, 2021 -
Proof of Life | Journal Entry No. 09
Proof of Life Journal Entry No. 09 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 many things I have dropped along the […]
October 20, 2021 -
Expressive Ancestor Portraits with Erin Faith Allen | Registration Open
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 […]
October 18, 2021 -
The Magpie’s Nest with Aimee Irel Bishop | Instant Access
There are those among us that travel this life with an open heart and eyes to see the beauty around them. In every way, this is my friend Aimee Irel Bishop. She has an appreciation and knowledge of the land she lives on, a confidence in her own creative process, an encouraging spirit, and the […]
October 15, 2021 -
Free Art Video | Doodle Drawings with Julie Hamilton
In this free art lesson you will begin by creating organic ground markings on a simple piece of paper with your sharpie. These markings can be slow and controlled or chaotic mindless scribbles and doodling. Either way you end up with an amazing piece. In this easy to follow lesson Julie begins her meditative process […]
October 13, 2021 -
Last Big Sale of the Year! | 40% off one Online Course
Fourteen 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 exhaustion the […]
October 9, 2021 -
Words and Art with Shaunna Parker | Instant Access
Have you ever wished you had a personal cheerleader to not only speak encouragement over you but to take your hand and show you what is possible? Well, that is exactly what you get in the heart and voice of Shaunna Parker of the Creative Exponent! She was made to encourage and bring joy and […]
October 7, 2021 -
14 Year Anniversary Sale | One Course 40% Off
Fourteen 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 exhaustion the […]
October 6, 2021 -
Live Workshops Here in the United States | Fall 2021
The live workshops here at our home, land and studio ended a few months ago, so I have rounded up a list of live workshops here in the United States if you are deeply desiring creating with others. There is so much magic in coming together in community! If you are able to gather […]
September 29, 2021 -
Foraged Landscapes with Kristy Kensinger | Registration Open
Want to learn to gather your own pigment, make art supplies from scratch and then create landscapes from your foraged finds? If you are lover of nature and the world around you THIS course is what you have been waiting for! Each teacher on our creative network has been handpicked because I see something so special […]
September 28, 2021 -
Proof of Life | Journal Entry No. 08
Proof of Life Journal Entry No. 08 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 many things I have dropped along the […]
September 22, 2021 -
An Artist in Lombardy | With Sara Luisa Pozzoni
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 changed all of our […]
September 15, 2021 -
The Magpie’s Nest with Aimee Irel Bishop | Registration Open
There are those among us that travel this life with an open heart and eyes to see the beauty around them. In every way this is my friend Aimee Irel Bishop. She has an appreciation and knowledge of the land she lives on, a confidence in her own creative process, an encouraging spirit and the […]
September 14, 2021 -
The Vintage Round Top | Business + Branding + Social Media Online Workshop
I have been waiting to tell you some REALLY exciting news! I will be one of 6 successful females bosses to share their tips at The Vintage Round Top’s first online business workshop! They are well known for their gorgeous live events and this year it will be online for the first time! Early registration […]
September 13, 2021 -