by Jeanne Oliver | Nov 25, 2017 | All
We wanted to do something extra special this Small Business Saturday! We are offering a limited edition signed and numbered hand printed lino print. This piece was hand drawn, hand cut and hand printed. Only 100 numbered prints will be made. This piece is titled...
by Jeanne Oliver | Nov 21, 2017 | All
Simple touches around the house are my favorite for adding holiday touches each year. I have two small boxes that hold everything we need to decorate…tree ornaments, white lights, my favorite pom pom wreath and garland from Anthropologie. The rest we add...
by Jeanne Oliver | Nov 16, 2017 | All
One of my favorite places to travel and get inspired is France. The art, museums, cafes, history, architecture, food and the linens…oh, how I love those handwoven French linens. Whenever I travel to France I try to bring home a piece of art, something to use in...
by Jeanne Oliver | Nov 11, 2017 | All
Anyone wishing they were in our studio learning encaustic from Stephanie Lee right now? We have a fun surprise and we hope it feels like the next best thing to being here! Stephanie Lee has created an INSTANT mini-course, Inquire Within, just for all of you...
by Jeanne Oliver | Nov 9, 2017 | All
***Class begins on Monday*** We are so thrilled to announce that author and mixed media and collage art professor Roxanne Evans Stout is offering her newest online course on our creative network! No matter what season it is right now in your neck of the woods you will...
by Jeanne Oliver | Nov 8, 2017 | All
Join Kate Thompson in beautiful Castle Rock, Colorado on July 13-14, 2018 for a two day art workshop. Our studio is light-filled and surrounded by wooded property that lends itself to exploring, creating and relaxing. You will have opportunities during the workshop to...
by Jeanne Oliver | Nov 8, 2017 | All
I always get a lot of questions and emails each year about our acts of service Advent tree that has been seen the past years on our holiday housewalks. You still have plenty of time before Advent begins to put this together if you think it would work for you and your...
by Jeanne Oliver | Nov 7, 2017 | All
The older I get the more I just go more with the flow and I don’t stick to rules (and most of the time the rules I created for myself). Even a few years ago I made sure we didn’t decorate for Christmas before Thanksgiving. I felt like it wasn’t...
by Jeanne Oliver | Nov 3, 2017 | All
***Art Journal It Out Will Launch On November 6th at 9am MST*** Carrying my artist’s journal around with me wherever I go and finding new ways to capture and tell the stories that surround me has become one of my sweetest art journeys. Art journaling has given...
by Jeanne Oliver | Oct 31, 2017 | All
Are you a member of our creative network? We have some really exciting news! We are weeks away from launching our brand new creative network and we can’t wait to share everything we have been working on. This is a HUGE move of members and content and we want...
by Jeanne Oliver | Oct 31, 2017 | All
Home, gathering and family is central to who I am and how I want to live this creative life. Some of my favorite online courses that I have ever created have been based around home and how to create a space that is all about the people you love and not about the...
by Jeanne Oliver | Oct 24, 2017 | All
***An oldie by goodie*** I am pretty much addicted to anything pumpkin so when fall comes around we turn to some of our pumpkin favorites. Pumpkin pancakes with apple cider syrup is a fall staple for as long as I can remember. THIS is the recipe that the kids ask for...
by Jeanne Oliver | Oct 18, 2017 | All
We have built our creative business over the past 10 years. We started with a small Etsy shop, manufactured our own soft goods for many years, created an online network with art + lifestyle workshops (wait until you see our new site launching next month!), sell...
by Jeanne Oliver | Oct 17, 2017 | All
This year marks our 12th year of officially homeschooling and as I reflect back over this journey I am in awe and humbled by what has been invested, how our family has been impacted and how I have changed as a mom and wife. A few weeks ago I was talking with Kelly...
by Jeanne Oliver | Oct 13, 2017 | All
We are so thrilled to announce that author and mixed media and collage art professor Roxanne Evans Stout is offering her newest online course on our creative network! No matter what season it is right now in your neck of the woods you will not want to miss Book of...
by Jeanne Oliver | Oct 12, 2017 | All
One of the sweetest creative gifts I have given myself is to honor my gifts with practice and also the times I have gathered with other creatives and honed my skills, took the time away and made my creativity a priority. I often don’t realize how fast we are...
by Jeanne Oliver | Oct 8, 2017 | All
***Exploring Your Fears Through Collage Begins on Tuesday*** Want to go on a creative adventure and figure some things out about yourself on the way? Today we are opening early registration for a brand new collage course being taught by art educator and therapist...
by Jeanne Oliver | Oct 5, 2017 | All
***24 hours left to get the early registration price of $28 for Art Journal It Out*** Carrying my artist’s journal around with me wherever I go and finding new ways to capture and tell the stories that surround me has become one of my sweetest art journeys. Art...
by Jeanne Oliver | Sep 30, 2017 | All
***Scribblepedia will begin on Monday, October 2, 2017*** We are thrilled to announce that Rae Missigman is coming to our creative network for the very first time and she has created a gorgeous course just for us! Scribblepedia |Text Marks In Art will begin on...
by Jeanne Oliver | Sep 26, 2017 | All
When we first saw our home and land it was covered in snow but out of my future studio windows I saw this opening in the trees and I immediately imagined lights, a long farm table and a gathering place for family and friends. Over the past year and a half, we...
by Jeanne Oliver | Sep 24, 2017 | All
We want to hear your questions about running a business! Kelly and I will hold a Facebook live on October 10th @ 3pm MST and answer as many questions as we can. We have never done this together so we are looking forward to hearing what is on your mind about...
by Jeanne Oliver | Sep 13, 2017 | All
We are so thrilled to announce that author and mixed media and collage art professor Roxanne Evans Stout is offering her newest online course on our creative network! No matter what season it is right now in your neck of the woods you will not want to miss Book of...
by Jeanne Oliver | Sep 12, 2017 | All
***Last 24 hours to get the early registration price of $28*** Want to go on a creative adventure and figure some things out about yourself on the way? Today we are opening early registration for a brand new collage course being taught by art educator and therapist...
by Jeanne Oliver | Sep 9, 2017 | All
***Monday morning Kate Thompson’s brand new online course Fancy Lassies will begin*** Kate Thompson is back on our creative network! We are so fortunate to gather some of the most incredible artists around and we are honored to have Kate back and this time...
by Jeanne Oliver | Sep 8, 2017 | All
If you are anything like me it seems like there is one thing after another lately. It is easy to wonder what can we do when there is so much that needs to be done. I can struggle with these same thoughts but then I remember with deep knowing that little actions...
by Jeanne Oliver | Sep 7, 2017 | All
I have been waiting patiently to announce my first workshop of 2018! I will be coming back to the Donna Downey Studios and we will have three days to play with portraits! I only travel to teach a few times a year because I love to be home with my family and I...
by Jeanne Oliver | Sep 6, 2017 | All
Carrying my artist’s journal around with me wherever I go and finding new ways to capture and tell the stories that surround me has become one of my sweetest art journeys. Art journaling has given me a fun and easy way to PRACTICE and in turn, change my art. I...
by Jeanne Oliver | Sep 5, 2017 | All
The neighborhood pool closed yesterday so I guess fall is around the corner! Thank you for joining me for the Seasons of Home Holiday Series hosted and created by Kristen Whitby of Ella Claire. Come back each week over the next few months and get peeks into our home...
by Jeanne Oliver | Sep 2, 2017 | All
***Final 24 hours to get the early registration of $28 for Scribblepedia*** The price will go to $48 at 10am MST on 9/3/2017 I love early registration day because you get to see a teacher and project that we have had to keep quiet until NOW! I am so thrilled to...
by Jeanne Oliver | Sep 1, 2017 | All
With Kelly working with me full time, we have had a little more time for some new fun projects. One of the things I wanted to start doing is to share a little more behind the scenes in our day to day life. Because I am still in full on book deadline mode we...
by Jeanne Oliver | Sep 1, 2017 | All
As a creative that also runs a business I work alone a lot. This is time I desperately need to stay focused and true to myself. I also make it a priority to say YES to at least one incredible collaboration a year so I have the beautiful inspiration, comradery,...
by Jeanne Oliver | Aug 15, 2017 | All
Want to go on a creative adventure and figure some things out about yourself on the way? Today we are opening early registration for a brand new collage course being taught by art educator and therapist Stacy Bynion Stultz! Stacy will be leading us in Exploring Your...
by Jeanne Oliver | Aug 14, 2017 | All
We have 100 bags that have just been listed in the shop! We have 6 styles and 18 different vintage fabric choices. We won’t have more bags until we launch our new creative network and website this fall. We hope you love them! Here is just a peek of what is in...
by Jeanne Oliver | Aug 11, 2017 | All
***24 hours left to get the early registration price of $28 for Kate Thompson’s brand new online course Fancy Lassies*** Kate Thompson is back on our creative network! We are so fortunate to gather some of the most incredible artists around and we are honored to...
by Jeanne Oliver | Aug 11, 2017 | All
I love that our creative network has allowed us to teach and learn with thousands from all over the world and to gather in the most unusual and incredible way. I know we have all made friends and kindreds because of the power of the internet. I also know that meeting...
by Jeanne Oliver | Aug 3, 2017 | All
I love early registration day because you get to see a teacher and project that we have had to keep quiet until NOW! I am so thrilled to announce that Rae Missigman is coming to our creative network for the very first time and she has created a gorgeous course just...
by Jeanne Oliver | Jul 18, 2017 | All
Kate Thompson is back on our creative network! We are so fortunate to gather some of the most incredible artists around and we are honored to have Kate back and this time teaching how to make her whimsical girls! Kate is one of the most extraordinary artists that I...
by Jeanne Oliver | Jul 14, 2017 | All
It is Friday! That means the weekend and extra time and… We have a brand new mini course just for you! Kelly Hoernig has created the most fun art resource in her newest course Paper Palettes | A Color Discovery Mini Course! COLOR? Are you stuck in a rut? Are...
by Jeanne Oliver | Jul 13, 2017 | All
Join Stephanie Lee in beautiful Castle Rock, Colorado on November 10-11, 2017 for a two day art workshop. Our studio is light filled and surrounded by wooded property that lends itself to exploring, creating and relaxing. You will have opportunities during the...
by Jeanne Oliver | Jul 10, 2017 | All
My parents had been married a few years when I was born and with only a semester left in college my mom put it on hold to stay home with me. I was a senior in high school when my mom finished and earned her teaching degree. She didn’t walk across a stage and the...
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