by Jeanne Oliver | Jan 3, 2022 | All
| Our favorite neighborhood horse is Luna! She is always watching what we are up to and many from our live workshops will recognize this beauty! Thank you Libby for letting Luna be our model:-)| If you are a member of our creative community and network...
by Jeanne Oliver | Jan 2, 2022 | All
| This year our first countdown photo was taken during a snowstorm and a steamy hot tub. Let’s give it up for Ben who is always a good sport for these photos! | If you are a member of our creative community and network you know what is coming! If you are...
by Jeanne Oliver | Jan 1, 2022 | All
I guess I knew I was a maker almost before I knew anything else was true. Like breathing, I knew to make. I was the maker on the sidewalk with chalk covered hands, in the front sunroom of the house on Center Street playing school, under the big...
by Jeanne Oliver | Dec 29, 2021 | All
Welcome to An Artist In series. Each month an 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...
by Jeanne Oliver | Dec 20, 2021 | All
Did you know you can gift ANY course or live workshop on jeanneoliver.com? Whether you print out the gift card and wrap it up under the tree, email it directly to your recipient or make it the perfect stocking stuffer…giving creativity is an experience to...
by Jeanne Oliver | Dec 18, 2021 | All
I am constantly in awe of the beauty that is all around us if we have our eyes open to it. Sometimes I find it humming Christmas songs as I go about my day, wrapping up gifts for someone I love, cuddling on the couch watching a favorite movie or cooking that one...
by Jeanne Oliver | Dec 8, 2021 | All
Join Jan McCarthy for Pigment to Watercolor. In this free art lesson you will begin by experiencing the magic of color. In this easy to follow lesson Jan begins by creating with her special pigment she brought home from Morocco. She begins by carefully using small...
by Jeanne Oliver | Dec 3, 2021 | All
I usually don’t start listening to Christmas music until after Thanksgiving but I probably should because it is FULL OF HOPE! I love a lot of the older Christmas music but this year I wanted to put a playlist together for you (and us) that hopefully feels...
by Jeanne Oliver | Dec 1, 2021 | All
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...
by Jeanne Oliver | Nov 27, 2021 | All
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,...
by Jeanne Oliver | Nov 26, 2021 | All
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...
by Jeanne Oliver | Nov 24, 2021 | All
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...
by Jeanne Oliver | Nov 18, 2021 | All
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...
by Jeanne Oliver | Nov 17, 2021 | All
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...
by Jeanne Oliver | Nov 10, 2021 | All
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...
by Jeanne Oliver | Nov 3, 2021 | All
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...
by Jeanne Oliver | Oct 28, 2021 | All
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...
by Jeanne Oliver | Oct 23, 2021 | All
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...
by Jeanne Oliver | Oct 21, 2021 | All
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...
by Jeanne Oliver | Oct 6, 2021 | All
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...
by Jeanne Oliver | Sep 22, 2021 | All
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...
by Jeanne Oliver | Sep 15, 2021 | All
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...
by Jeanne Oliver | Sep 14, 2021 | All
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...
by Jeanne Oliver | Sep 13, 2021 | All
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...
by Jeanne Oliver | Sep 8, 2021 | All
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 long phone calls with a friend, the apples in our yard almost ready to be picked, neighbors that are friends, a town that feels like a...
by Jeanne Oliver | Sep 7, 2021 | All
There are so many big things going on in the world and within our country and in addition this doesn’t mean that the hurt and pain of day to day life goes away. During these times and always my only hope is Jesus. I was thinking about what I could share with you...
by Jeanne Oliver | Sep 6, 2021 | All
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...
by Jeanne Oliver | Sep 1, 2021 | All
In this free art lesson you will begin by creating a floral still life sketch using three colors in a sketchy and loose format that will bring your piece to life! In this easy to follow lesson, Mary’s emphasis is to keep it simple and light for all skill types. Her...
by Support | Aug 30, 2021 | All
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...
by Jeanne Oliver | Aug 29, 2021 | All
The team of Teachers for Wanderlust 2022 has been announced, and I am thrilled to tell you that I am one of them. Wanderlust 2022 is 57 mixed-media lessons, all downloadable and yours to keep forever. Plus handouts, creative community, and a whole bunch of...
by Jeanne Oliver | Aug 25, 2021 | All
Proof of Life Journal Entry No. 07 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...
by Jeanne Oliver | Aug 23, 2021 | All
The first time I ever met Kate Poole I asked her what perfume she was wearing. I then became obsessed knowing she created natural skincare products and perfumes. Her spirit is gentle and kind and how she sees the world and nature invites us to see the beauty...
by Jeanne Oliver | Aug 18, 2021 | All
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 helping your daughter pack up her room as she heads to college, a Facetime from our oldest wanting my help with his new apartment, our...
by Jeanne Oliver | Aug 11, 2021 | All
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...
by Jeanne Oliver | Aug 6, 2021 | All
Stephanie Lee is one of the most authentic artists I know. She has been a pioneer in metalsmithing, plaster and mixed media and in sharing the creative process. At the very beginning of my own rediscovered creative journey it was Stephanie that guided me. She...
by Jeanne Oliver | Aug 4, 2021 | All
Join Danielle Donaldson for Floral Apron. In this free art lesson you will create using simple colors on your palette that will leave your piece with an aesthetic, sun-bleached look. Danielle will share techniques from splashing to shadowing. Her color mixing and...
by Jeanne Oliver | Jul 29, 2021 | All
I live in a creative world that has predominately been created, supported and sustained by women. I am constantly reminded how much of a powerful impact we have when we work with one another. It has been through these collaborations with other women that I have...
by Jeanne Oliver | Jul 28, 2021 | All, Travel
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 the sound of the fountain as I am pulling weeds in the garden, the kids wanting to tell me about their day, an orange and pink sunset, the...
by Jeanne Oliver | Jul 26, 2021 | All
The first time I ever met Kate Poole I asked her what perfume she was wearing. I then became obsessed knowing she created natural skincare products and perfumes. Her spirit is gentle and kind and how she sees the world and nature invites us to see the beauty...
by Jeanne Oliver | Jul 21, 2021 | All
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...
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