Seeing the work coming out of Women of Abstract Expressionism is making me so happy. On top of that I am getting the most excited emails and private messages telling me what the course means to them, how much they are learning and how they are getting new...
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 exploring the beauty of Florence all on my own (I had never done that), trying to learn a new language again and again and again , sleeping in my own bed,...
I am so excited to share that I am teaching a mini live workshop at New Americana Home (many of you know it as Old Glory Antiques). November 2, 9-1 pm Through collected vintage finds, intentional collection of nature, natural dying, stitching, handcrafted...
Seeing the work coming out of Women of Abstract Expressionism is making me so happy. On top of that I am getting the most excited emails and private messages telling me what the course means to them, how much they are learning and how they are getting new...
I have just returned from teaching a two day art workshop at Daune Pitman’s Tuscan Creative Retreat. I brought lots of watercolors for the women to experiment with and also some of my very well used palettes. The stars of the show were my watercolor...
One of the very first course ideas I ever wanted to create (over 12 years ago) was Studying Under the Masters. We went on to create multiple collaborations of this concept focused on some of our favorite artists of all time. You have been letting us know for years...
Seventeen 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...
One of the very first course ideas I ever wanted to create (over 12 years ago) was Studying Under the Masters. We went on to create multiple collaborations of this concept focused on some of our favorite artists of all time. You have been letting us know for years...
I currently have a stack of clothes piled high on a suitcase. As I think of something I will need for my teaching trip in Italy I throw another item on the pile. I leave on Thursday and I have yet to sort, iron, take items away etc. I will take one suitcase for...
What a true joy it is to have the prolific Jen Wagner back on our platform! She worked for us right out of college and since she has gone on to become a powerhouse in the digital font world! You will see her fonts on products all over the US and she has had incredible...
As I stood in front of the work of Turner at Tate Britain, I knew I wanted to do quick studies of his work with you. As the summer skies are coming to a close and the skies of fall and winter come before us, let’s paint skies with Turner. We will dive...
One of the very first course ideas I ever wanted to create (over 12 years ago) was Studying Under the Masters. We went on to create multiple collaborations of this concept focused on some of our favorite artists of all time. You have been letting us know for years...
Brand New Prints in the Shop We have just added SIX new prints to the shop! Each print is from original art created in oil and cold wax, acrylic, encaustic and more. Each print comes titled and signed. I can’t wait to wrap these up for you! Click HERE to shop...
Free talk this coming weekend! I would love to have you join me. So excited to be a guest on the next Artburst Live! Discover Stories of Creativity and Inspiration with Artburst Live! Welcome to Artburst Live, a unique platform for art enthusiasts to connect with the...
Modern + Artful Design Inspiration | Studying Sculptures Journal Entry No. 03 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,...
Do you want the most powerful tool to help you practice art regularly whilst learning all about supplies and techniques through step-by-step videos? Do you want to finally unlock your full artistic potential? Do you want your art practice to feel...
We have been patiently waiting to be able to offer the Wallace Seymour vintage mineral watercolors in full pans in these gorgeous wooden palettes! We will be offering five sets based upon some of our favorite places to travel and capture beauty. These sets...
We have been patiently waiting to be able to offer the Wallace Seymour vintage mineral watercolors in full pans in these gorgeous wooden palettes! We will be offering five sets based upon some of our favorite places to travel and capture beauty. These sets...
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 listening to a favorite album , sunflowers cut from the side of the road, seeing how the light dances around this new home and the unexpectedness of it,...
What a true joy it is to have the prolific Jen Wagner back on our platform! She worked for us right out of college and since she has gone on to become a powerhouse in the digital font world! You will see her fonts on products all over the US and she has had incredible...
We just returned from moving Maddy into her new apartment in Nashville (final semester of college) and teaching Art as Worship in Franklin (a sweet, sweet time). This has been a full season and I am a slow, stay at home person so this has not been easy for me at...
As I stood in front of the work of Turner at Tate Britain, I knew I wanted to do quick studies of his work with you. As the summer skies are coming to a close and the skies of fall and winter come before us, let’s paint skies with Turner. We will dive...
UPDATE! This workshop sold out in less than an hour! Alex is working on dates for a second retreat. I will let you know more soon. If you have been dreaming of traveling to Portugal and are wanting to join Alex Castro Ferreira and myself next year I wanted to...
UPDATE! This workshop sold out in less than an hour! Alex is working on dates for a second retreat. I will let you know more soon. Jeanne Oliver Retreat with Alex Castro Ferreira Lisbon, Portugal | September 5th-13th, 2025 Early Bird Price is 4150 Euros Your...
Modern + Artful Design Inspiration | In the Garden Journal Entry No. 02 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 last one at home (Benjamin) just started his last semester of his senior year of high school and we are taking Madolyn back to Belmont for her final semester of college! With the start of school comes the promise of cooler temperatures, a more...
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 researching on the couch for my newest project, plants I am finding on Facebook Marketplace (seriously try this), coffee with Maddy before she heads back to...
On my most recent trip in Italy I made a practice of capturing the landscapes and really looking at the lines and shapes with fresh eyes. Whether I was carrying a pencil and a small notebook or I was back in my makeshift studio with watercolors and gouache, I...
While we were in Italy I came upon vintage book covers, vintage papers and even some special art supplies that begged for me to make you a kit to accompany my next course, Abstract Landscapes. This is VERY limited and I will not be able to create this exact...
Modern + Artful Design Inspiration | For the Home Journal Entry No. 01 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...
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 unpacking our things and seeing old things in a new way, seeing a brand new view of the sunset, giving things away that will no longer fit in this smaller...
Welcome to An Artist In series. In this series a different 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...
The first France art retreat (announced almost a month ago) sold out within an hour so I was asked if I would like to teach a second retreat! Of course I said YES! If you did not get a spot in the first workshop I am thrilled to announce that I will be teaching a...
We are currently traveling in Italy and it has been a gift of time to write, read, create and spend time with family. I am very intentional about my rhythm at home but these past few months had been extremely out of my normal ebb and flow and I was feeling it. The...
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 having all three children together and hearing them laughing in the other room, reading a long awaited book with sounds all around me so different from my day...
We moved every single thing in our home except the baby grand piano. THAT was not in our wheelhouse or muscles! These men were amazing and never complained once about moving this piano all the way up the hill. The day that the piano was being moved in I was also...
This move has been so different than any other move we have had! We bought our mid century home late December 2023 and we have had time to move slowly into the new space. We found ourselves doing weekly trips with boxes until we unintentionally moved the whole house...
Each year one of our favorite ways to celebrate and prepare for this semi-annual sale is to create countdown images. We have so much fun as a family coming up with new ideas to photograph. This year we thought it was only fitting to share a little peek into our huge...
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 the tension of transition (thank you Craig Cooney for articulating it so well). This will be more of what I share soon as our business is shifting, our home...
In this online workshop you will create multiple quick portraits that will be your inspiration for your linoprint. I will share my process for create loose and abstract portraits, how to create beautiful and rich color washes to bring a portrait to life, how to use...
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