Jan McCarthy

I have always been drawn to objects with history and pieces that tell a story. I am fascinated by old closed up buildings, what is behind broken old factory windows, old gardens with creaky gates and walls with layers of plaster and paint. In this workshop we will gather our supplies and start creating our own […]

  This is ALMOST my birthday week and on May 5th I turn 53! I will be teaching art in France all of May so I wanted to make sure we celebrated a little early this year! I love birthdays! I love making it extra special for those I love and I will squeeze out […]

Join us for another Studying Under the Masters online course! If there is one kind of course we hear from you that you are wanting more of, this is it! This series has been a foundation of our site from the beginning and more are in the works. I am very proud to announce Paint […]

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 their […]

I can’t believe all of the gorgeous places we will be going together this year and next! I wanted to let you know of a few openings for previously sold out 2025 workshops and also share workshops coming up in 2026!  If you see a workshop sold out please join their waitlist! Someone always has […]

The first week of the Scotland + England trip has SOLD OUT and a second week has been added! Did someone say castle? Yes, we are staying in a CASTLE! You can get your own room or share a room with a friend! If you missed a spot in the first week you can now […]

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 conversations, I sit […]

This workshop is SOLD OUT! If you are interested in being on the waitlist for this retreat OR you are interested in hearing if we offer a second week for this retreat please email Summer at email: goddessofgrace@hotmail.com I am so honored to have been asked by Wandering Craft Retreats to teach next spring in […]

  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 of his original works a friend turned […]

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 An […]

  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 of his original works a friend turned […]

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 of his original works a friend turned to […]

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 of his original works a friend turned to […]

  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 creating beauty in our day […]

This workshop is SOLD OUT! If you are interested in being on the waitlist for this retreat OR you are interested in hearing if we offer a second week for this retreat please email Summer at email: goddessofgrace@hotmail.com I am so honored to have been asked by Wandering Craft Retreats to teach next spring in […]

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 gathered others through live workshops […]

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 of his original works a friend turned to […]

  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 concertina sketchbook and smaller sketchbook to collect thumbnail sketches.  As we travel […]

  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 concertina sketchbook and smaller sketchbook to collect thumbnail sketches.  As we travel […]

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 conversations. Through my business consulting and also lifelong relationships with […]

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 conversations, I sit […]

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 An […]

As a working artist, creator of jeaneoliver.com, author, and creative consultant, I’ve spent 17 years building a global creative business that combines family, passion, and purpose. In this exclusive guide, I’m sharing the exact framework we’ve used to: Build a diverse, sustainable creative business Travel the world teaching and creating Balance family life with business growth […]

When you are building a new business or growing the business you have loved and expanded for awhile it can be hard to know what to give your physical, emotional and financial energy to. You can read all of the books, take the business classes, talk to your peers etc. but when it comes down […]