I am constantly in awe of the beauty that is all around me if I have my eyes open to it. Sometimes I find it in wedding Facetime calls with Madolyn and Logan, the branches showing signs of life here in Colorado, making new art I am really proud of, watching my boys do...
I have found that the best moments are often those moments in the in-between. Little amounts of time where I can be present if I choose. It is in those moments that a book slowly gets read over a month, I capture my thoughts through writing, I have the face to face...
Cy Twombly has long been one of my very favorite abstract artists. I have been fascinated by his mark making language, his use of color (and sometimes complete lack thereof) and that he was diverse on canvas, paper and assemblage. Recently, as I stood in front...
As a creative, one of my favorite things in the world is to step into the creative space of another. I love when an artist shares their space, how they use it, a peek into their favorite tools and even what they are currently working on. I hope you will join me in the...
Cy Twombly has long been one of my very favorite abstract artists. I have been fascinated by his mark making language, his use of color (and sometimes complete lack thereof) and that he was diverse on canvas, paper and assemblage. Recently, as I stood in front...
Cy Twombly has long been one of my very favorite abstract artists. I have been fascinated by his mark making language, his use of color (and sometimes complete lack thereof) and that he was diverse on canvas, paper and assemblage. Recently, as I stood in front of many...
Cy Twombly has long been one of my very favorite abstract artists. I have been fascinated by his mark making language, his use of color (and sometimes complete lack thereof) and that he was diverse on canvas, paper and assemblage. Recently, as I stood in front of many...
Modern + Artful Design Inspiration | In Spring Journal Entry No. 10 Welcome to a new series here on the blog that shares our true love of art and design. So many of you started following me years ago because of our mutual love of home, design, homemaking and...
For the month of April we are offering The Art of Gathering with Jeanne Oliver for 50% off. Use code: GATHERING50 To read more or register click HERE. April Online Course Special | 50% off The Art of Gathering. Use Code: GATHERING50 Over the past 17 + years we have...
Cy Twombly has long been one of my very favorite abstract artists. I have been fascinated by his mark making language, his use of color (and sometimes complete lack thereof) and that he was diverse on canvas, paper and assemblage. Recently, as I stood in front of many...
With a sketchbook in hand we will begin in Edinburgh and travel through the Scottish Borders to the English Lake District. We will capture the landscapes and collect the lines and shapes in graphite, charcoal, pastel, watercolor and gouache. We will create a...
With a sketchbook in hand we will begin in Edinburgh and travel through the Scottish Borders to the English Lake District. We will capture the landscapes and collect the lines and shapes in graphite, charcoal, pastel, watercolor and gouache. We will create a...
Being a female artist and business owner has allowed me to walk out interactions that are more raw and exposed than many other professions. I teach and create with a majority of women which means intimate travel, small groups and often very real and open...
I have found that the best moments are often those moments in the in-between. Little amounts of time where I can be present if I choose. It is in those moments that a book slowly gets read over a month, I capture my thoughts through writing, I have the face to face...
As a creative, one of my favorite things in the world is to step into the creative space of another. I love when an artist shares their space, how they use it, a peek into their favorite tools and even what they are currently working on. I hope you will join me in the...
March Beauty Round Up | Inspired By Paris With all of this talk about registration opening for a 2026 Paris Art Retreat, my head (and heart) has been swirling with all things French! This month’s free beauty found round up has sweet, beautiful and fun peeks into...
This workshop has SOLD OUT! Thank you so much! This event sold out within an hour. You are all so amazing! I can’t wait to be in Paris creating with you! Get on the waitlist HERE. I don’t know if there is any other city in the world where I have felt the most...
I don’t know if there is any other city in the world where I have felt the most thankful to be an artist, as Paris. It is the city dripping with beauty, inspiration, history, gardens and the invitation to be a part of it. Maybe that is what I love the most, the...
Modern + Artful Design Inspiration | Studying Sculptures Pt. II Journal Entry No. 09 Welcome to a new series here on the blog that shares our true love of art and design. So many of you started following me years ago because of our mutual love of home, design,...
This business began over 17 years ago and the #1 question I get repeatedly is asking how we have created this life. How have we worked together as a family, built something that is diverse, travel all over the world teaching and adventuring and still in a place of...
I often hear that so many of you want to explore drawing or painting faces but it has felt too intimidating! We are so happy to share that Brandi Hofer has created a brand new course just for you! Using her fun and proven step by step method you will be drawing faces...
I am constantly in awe of the beauty that is all around me if I have my eyes open to it. Sometimes I find it moving art around this new home and seeing a piece almost for the first time, feet to the ground with little glimpses that spring is coming, underlining words...
We have so many beautiful new offerings that are currently being planned for 2026. Some of the workshops will open for registration over the next few months and I want you to be the first to know. We will be a part of live workshops here in the US and...
Want a sneak peek into our brand new art kit that will be available tomorrow morning at 9 am MT? Welcome to the Cy Twombly Limited Edition Art Kit! The jewel of the set is this custom made 12 drawing stones from France and England by Wallace Seymour(out of the Lake...
My favorite mornings right now are when I wake up and I can instantly smell and hear that Kelly has a fire going in the living room. That act of kindness is an invitation to get out of a warm bed, turn the kettle on, get under the quilt made by my friend Stephanie Lee...
Cy Twombly has long been one of my very favorite abstract artists. I have been fascinated by his mark making language, his use of color (and sometimes complete lack thereof) and that he was diverse on canvas, paper and assemblage. Recently, as I stood in front...
We have so many beautiful new offerings that are currently being planned for 2026. Some of the workshops will open for registration over the next few months and I want you to be the first to know. We will be a part of live workshops here in the US and...
I hope you will join me for this really special online course where I share how to use your gifts for creativity and worship. I have learned the joy and transformation of making praise and worship a priority in my day to day life. I have also seen the...
Modern + Artful Design Inspiration | For the Artist Journal Entry No. 08 Welcome to a new series here on the blog that shares our true love of art and design. So many of you started following me years ago because of our mutual love of home, design, homemaking...
I hope you will join me for this really special online course where I share how to use your gifts for creativity and worship. I have learned the joy and transformation of making praise and worship a priority in my day to day life. I have also seen the...
Every end of summer nothing was better than new back to school supplies. I loved getting everything organized in my Trapper Keeper (how does that age me?), picking out a new lunchbox, packages of fresh paper and sharpening all of the...
2025 is turning out to be the year of France! Ooh La La! This is the last France retreat I will be a part of in 2025 and this one is in Provence! I would love to create with you, shop the brocantes, clink glasses and have one on one time with you in France! There are...
This January we started the year in sunshine, rest and also creating an outline for the content I wanted to share in Art As Worship. We came home to a polar vortex :-), taking the tree down and packing away Christmas, the urgency of a few projects and the reminder...
I had planned to relaunch Creatively Made Business this winter. We closed registration about a year ago to prepare for this relaunch. I was working on new content/lives/new books etc. to add to the already beautiful curriculum of CMB. I was also pulling together a...
The changing of seasons can always be an invitation for reflection and sometimes change. It is a physical reminder around us to take the time to notice the changes within us. Whether you are finding yourself in need of finding beauty and rest in the slower season of...
Our semi-annual 50% off online course sale is going on right now! USE CODE: JO50 We only do this twice a year and this will not happen again until June 2025! You can buy as many online art + lifestyle courses that you want for 50% off. We...
Modern + Artful Design Inspiration | Wintering Journal Entry No. 07 Welcome to a new series here on the blog that shares our true love of art and design. So many of you started following me years ago because of our mutual love of home, design, homemaking and...
Our semi-annual 50% off sale will begin in 1 more day! We also have added a WISHLIST feature! You can now add any course to your WISHLIST. Start looking through our courses (we have over 120 art, lifestyle and business courses to choose from) and find the course you...
Our semi-annual 50% off sale will begin in 2 days! We also have added a WISHLIST feature! You can now add any course to your WISHLIST. Start looking through our courses (we have over 120 art, lifestyle and business courses to choose from) and find the course you want...
Our semi-annual 50% off sale will begin in 3 days! (An oldie but goodie of my sweet Benny helping me out with countdown images) We also have added a WISHLIST feature! You can now add any course to your WISHLIST. Start looking through our courses (we have over...
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