Back To School DIY {With Madolyn Oliver}

Back To School DIY {With Madolyn Oliver}

by | Aug 7, 2015 | All

Hello, I am Madolyn Oliver.  I started a free series on this site called Creatively Made Kids (if you haven’t joined us yet please do so you can get free project videos each month).   I LOVE doing DIY so doing the series is really fun for me.  As we were getting...
Teen Girl Bedroom Makeover

Teen Girl Bedroom Makeover

by | Aug 6, 2015 | All

It has been awhile since we had updated our Maddy’s room and wouldn’t you know it that in the meantime she has become a young lady! Her last room update was vintage linens, sweet colors and her favorite color at the time…turquoise. As we were pulling...

Art of Home {Registration Is Open}

by | Aug 3, 2015 | All

  I grew up with a large garden, morning cereal often had fresh berries from the backyard, clothes hung on the line, the sound of the sewing machine filled our home and my mom’s homemade grape juice is still one of my favorite things on earth.  I have...

Intro To Hand Lettering | Registration is Open

by | Aug 3, 2015 | All

I am constantly surrounded by the most creative people and it is my biggest joy and honor to have them teach on our creative network! Many of you will probably remember Jen Wagner from our popular Becoming free series in January. You knew she could sing and write and...

Documented Life Project Art Video {Creating with Ephemera}

by | Jul 25, 2015 | All

Good Morning! Thank you so much for joining me!  I am so honored to be a part of such a talented group of teachers and students. I am excited to be the featured artist for the Documented Life Project and today I am sharing my videos! I have just returned from teaching...

When Italy Steals Your Heart {Again}

by | Jul 23, 2015 | All

As I was making my way to my plane at JFK my mind was focused on a sick boy at home, camp details I was missing, empty arms that I wanted to be in and just the tug I feel anytime I leave my family. I had a nine hour plane ride ahead of me with the other teacher and at...

Creative Girl and a Book Giveaway | Way to Go Danielle!

by | Jul 22, 2015 | All

Sometimes you see a person you adore work their butt off and create MAGIC! That is exactly what my girl Danielle Donaldson has done! It has been one of the most exciting things to see one of the most talented women I know create her first book. To celebrate the...

When Country Living Asks How We Keep Our Home Clean…

by | Jul 21, 2015 | All

We were recently asked by County Living Magazine to share some of our tips for keeping our home clean.  I wanted to make sure I was extremely honest about what works and doesn’t work in our home. You can read what everyone said HERE but I also wanted to share...

The Quinn Art Bag is Back In Stock!

by | Jul 20, 2015 | All

I just have returned from teaching in Italy (post coming soon and it was AMAZING) and I wanted you to know that the Quinn Art Bag is back in stock! This is my go to bag for art and everyday! This bag was inspired by my The Living Studio series and retreats and the...

Mobile Art Magic {learn how to make digital art}

by | Jul 7, 2015 | All

I wanted to let you know that registration has just opened for our newest online course Mobile Art Magic! Come learn from artist Ivy Newport all about the apps and techniques to use to create art no matter where you are. Here is Ivy’s course description: Our...
Extra Special Retreats Coming…

Extra Special Retreats Coming…

by | Jul 2, 2015 | All, Travel

I love to travel, explore new parts of the world, try new foods, take in the local culture, take my time in an art museum and find the perfect place to create. Creating art and traveling has helped me to grow as an artist in ways I could have never imaged. Recently,...

Is It You?

by | Jul 1, 2015 | All

I am sorry for the delay in announcing the winner for the release of the 2015 Summer Collection! The winner of the art package giveaway is… Amy Crews commented: June 22, 2015 at 4:14 pm (Edit) I’m entering every way possible! I adore Jeanne and EVERY one of her...

Do Your Kids Look Like This in The Summer? {So funny}

by | Jun 12, 2015 | All

Even though we are getting slammed with rain here in Colorado I am told that summer is here! This summer Courtney Walsh is back with all new projects in 2014 Summer Art Camp For Kids! This online course begins on MONDAY! Take a look at her hilarious trailer. Tell me...

The Shop Is Full of New Bags {and so much more}

by | Jun 11, 2015 | All

I am so excited to tell you that the shop is FULL! Not just full of bags but so much more! Come and check out the bags, wallets, vintage items, art supplies, aprons, jewelry and more! You know I can’t have a new collection and not do a giveaway! We would love to...
Semi Annual 50% Off Online Class Sale!

Semi Annual 50% Off Online Class Sale!

by | Jun 8, 2015 | All

We only do this twice a year and this will not happen again until 2016! For the next 48 hours we are having our Semi Annual 50% off Online Class Sale! This is the perfect time to stock up on all of those online classes that you have been dreaming about taking. Our...

Nature’s Canvas Begins on Monday!

by | Jun 6, 2015 | All

  I have to tell you the backstory of how our newest course can to fruition. Can you imagine seeing an artist making gorgeous art and then secretly leaving it in the woods for others to find, enjoy and even take? A story started to weave its way into my world of...

Lucky Boss Market {brand your business}

by | Jun 5, 2015 | All

One of my favorite creative geniuses has just done it again!  My friend Reni of Bliss & Tell Branding Company has just come up with the most AWESOME idea for all of you that are just starting your business, re-branding your business or wanting to take your...

Original Paintings For Sale

by | Jun 2, 2015 | All

Good Morning! I haven’t listed original paintings for awhile and thought it was a good time to share some of the art I have made over the past months. I seem to pile them up around the studio and to not put them out into the world. I am trying to do better about...

Melody Ross Studying Under Gustav Klimt {sneak peek}

by | Jun 1, 2015 | All

I always love giving you a sneak peek into the what we will be creating each week in Studying Under The Masters! This week Melody Ross is studying under Gustav Klimt and you will LOVE her take on the artist and the beauty she brings to the course. Take a peek… This 6...
Summer Tour of Homes 2015

Summer Tour of Homes 2015

by | May 29, 2015 | All

I am not a design or DIY blog so I am always humbled and honored when bloggers that I adore and admire ask me to be a part of their home tours. This means so much to me because family, faith and friends mean everything to me and HOME is so much at the center of it...

An Action Packed Monday!

by | May 25, 2015 | All

What a Monday we are having! I am not even on my first cup of coffee and look what is already going on… 1. Week four of Studying Under The Masters III just launched and it is FULL of videos by artist Kelly Berkey! This course has lifetime access and it is so...

Things I am Loving Right Now

by | May 22, 2015 | All

This time of year is so fun with the changing of the seasons, the extra rain we get in Colorado, finishing up school and the excitement of pool days and vacations around the corner. I have mentioned many times how much I love music playing throughout the day, candles...

Make This Your Creative Summer!

by | May 20, 2015 | All

Summer to me means putting the school books aside, stopping all lessons of any kind, vacation, pool days, dinner on the patio, s’mores at night, books read and the ease of creating art wherever we are going! If you have been a part of my The Living Studio...

Ivy Newport Studying Under Marie Laurencin {Sneak Peek}

by | May 18, 2015 | All

I am so excited to give you a sneak peek into the gorgeous week that Ivy Newport has created as she studies under Marie Laurencin. She has lavished the students! Take a peek… This 6 week online course has lifetime* access and is $82. To read more or to register...
A Still Heart and Loud Laughter {Part Two}

A Still Heart and Loud Laughter {Part Two}

by | May 14, 2015 | All, Travel

I can often be heard saying that I feel peace in the country and alive in the city. I have had multiple international trips where I have purposely chosen to spend time in both the city and countryside…and the combo is magic! My trip began in Gardenstown,...

Jenny Doh Studying Under Joan Miró {a sneak peek}

by | May 11, 2015 | All

Good Morning! I have loved seeing all of the work coming out of the Studying Under The Masters III online art course!  Last week I lead the study with Horace Pippin. This was an artist that I had never heard of until I saw his painting Christ Crowned With Thorns and I...
A Still Heart and Loud Laughter {part one}

A Still Heart and Loud Laughter {part one}

by | May 8, 2015 | All

It is such a rare and special treat for me to get away to create art just for me.  No teaching. No responsibilities. Just the joy of being still. {A piece I created while in Scotland from my sketches of Crovie and a vintage photograph of two women from the villages} I...

2015 Summer Art Camp for KIDS!

by | May 6, 2015 | All

Summer brings with it the promise of sunshine, long, lazy days and a slower, simpler pace we’ve all been craving. But, if you’re a mom or grandma, it might also bring with it two of the most dreaded words in the English language: “I’m Bored.” Enter 2015 Summer Art...

Want a Sneak Peek?

by | May 4, 2015 | All

Tomorrow is the launch of the 6 week online art course Studying Under The Masters III. This is the final course of the series and I feel like we are closing this extremely successful and loved series with style!  The line up of teachers is truly incredible and I am...

Pattern Play Early Registration Price Ends Today!

by | May 4, 2015 | All

Good Morning! Just a reminder that TODAY is the last day to get the early registration price for the new course Pattern Play: Create Your Own Professional Patterns in Photoshop with Ease.  This course is being taught by surface artist Bari J. Here is a peek into the...

Get Those Paints Out

by | Apr 30, 2015 | All

Do you want to look at art with fresh eyes? Do you want to learn some of the mediums and techniques that have created some of the most interesting art in the world? Do you want to learn how to find your own voice in the world of art and how to make your art stand out?...
Exciting Next Few Weeks!

Exciting Next Few Weeks!

by | Apr 17, 2015 | All

(Image from Gillian Lee Smith) I am rushing around this morning trying to get everything in place so I can leave today for Scotland. This time I am not teaching or working at all. My husband has given me the amazing early birthday gift of studying with artist Gillian...

Brand New Online Course For Summer!

by | Apr 15, 2015 | All

  I have to tell you the backstory of how our newest course can to fruition.  Can you imagine seeing an artist making gorgeous art and then secretly leaving it in the woods for others to find, enjoy and even take?  A story started to weave its way into my world of...