Mixed Media
Modern + Artful Design No. 13 | Gathering
Modern + Artful Design Inspiration | Gathering Journal Entry No. 13 Welcome to a 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 to day lives. […]
July 1, 2025 -
July Online Course Special | 50% Off Sketching + Collage with Jeanne Oliver
For the month of July we are offering Sketching + Collage for 50% off. Use code: SKETCH50 To read more or register click HERE. July Online Course Special | 50% off Sketching + Collage Use Code: SKETCH50 Join Jeanne Oliver as she teaches how to break down the face and learn to sketch with charcoal, […]
July 1, 2025 -
Inspired By | June 2025
We had the most magical time in Italy celebrating with friends and family the wedding of Madolyn and Logan. It was a dream come true to share Bellagio with so many that we love so much! I have been sharing peeks of the celebration on my Instagram account if you are interested. Everyone left weeks ago and […]
June 25, 2025 -
Limited Edition Entente Cordiale Drawing Stones Set
We are very honored to offer this limited edition Entente Cordiale Drawing Stones Set from Wallace Seymour. Custom made 12 drawing stones from France and England from Wallace Seymour in the Lake District of England. Gorgeous pigments that you use like a pastel or water soluble crayons/pencils etc. Pigment colors include: Haematite, Provence Ochre, Puisaye […]
June 23, 2025 -
Kauai Creative Retreat January 2026 | Only a Few Spots Left!
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 […]
June 20, 2025 -
Florence, Italy Art Workshop May 2026 | Get on the First to Know List!
The next live art workshop to open for registration will be a very special ART WORKSHOP created in collaboration with Uptrek! My two art workshops that I just taught in France with Uptrek were incredible and the reviews of the retreats were off the charts! I am so excited to collaborate with them again and […]
June 19, 2025 -
An Artist Studio | Studio Tour with Julia Muller
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 […]
June 18, 2025 -
Learn How to Paint Loose + Fast Landscapes | Early Registration Open!
French Landscapes online workshop. Early registration open! In May I spent 3 1/2 weeks in the south of France teaching art. One of the things I taught was how to paint landscapes using simple tools. I heard from many of you asking me to do a course, so voila! How do you look at rolling […]
June 13, 2025 -
Modern + Artful Design Inspiration No. 12 | In The Kitchen
Modern + Artful Design Inspiration | In The Kitchen Journal Entry No. 12 Welcome to a 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 to […]
June 3, 2025 -
1 More Day Until Our Semi-Annual 50% Off Sale!
Our semi-annual 50% off sale will begin TOMORROW 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 to take before the sale even begins! […]
June 1, 2025 -
2 Days Until Our Semi Annual 50% Off Sale!
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 to take before the sale […]
May 31, 2025 -
3 Days Until Our Semi Annual 50% Off Sale!
Our semi-annual 50% off sale will begin in 3 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 to take before the sale […]
May 30, 2025 -
Last Days to Get the May Online Course Special 50% Off!
For the month of May we are offering Children of the Wild with Kate Thompson for 50% off. Use code: WILD50 To read more or register click HERE. May Online Course Special | 50% off Children of the Wild Use Code: WILD50 Kate Thompson takes mixed media art to a new level by using some […]
May 27, 2025 -
Instant Access! Paint Like Frida with Erin Faith Allen
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 […]
May 27, 2025 -
French Landscapes | Early Registration Open!
I have just returned from teaching and creating in the south of France. How do you look at rolling hills, fields of planted wheat and sunflowers, trees dappled throughout and villages on the hilltop and even begin to capture the beauty you are seeing? Join me for this two part live Zoom course and […]
May 26, 2025 -
I Am Not Teaching Live Art Workshops in 2027
If you are interested in coming to a live art workshop with me I wanted to let you know that I am taking 2027 completely off from teaching live! We have some fun personal things we will be doing. I am only sharing this now so we can create together in 2025 or 2026 if […]
May 13, 2025 -
Modern + Artful Design Inspiration No. 11 | Mid-Century
Modern + Artful Design Inspiration | Mid-Century Journal Entry No. 11 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 to day […]
May 12, 2025 -
A New FREE Sketchbook Revival Adventure!
If you’ve been craving a creative spark, here’s your chance to immerse yourself in an event designed to ignite your inspiration and fill your sketchbook with fresh ideas! The Sketchbook Revival Binge Fest 2025 is here, and for TWO WEEKS, you can dive into 130+ creative sessions from 100 accomplished artists, originally created between 2018-2022. Whether you’re […]
May 12, 2025 -
Early Registration Pricing Ending! Advanced Sessions Creatively Made Business
So, we did this thing! I was trying to think how we could meet the needs of the Creatively Made Business community based upon the areas they were currently needing advice, inspiration or support. Using feedback from the business owners, we created six sessions and over 9+ hours of teaching that we are so proud […]
May 11, 2025 -
An Artist Studio | Studio Tour with Sandi Hester
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 for An Artist […]
May 6, 2025 -
How to Avocado Dye Fabric | Free Downloadable Ebook
Dyeing with avocado pits and skins creates the most gorgeous soft pink color that I enjoy using in my collage work and bookmaking. I have created a downloadable ebook so you can explore and create with avocado too. Get your free ebook HERE.
April 29, 2025 -
Instant Access! Brand New Course! Creatively Made Business Advance Sessions
So, we did this thing! I was trying to think how we could meet the needs of the Creatively Made Business community based upon the areas they were currently needing advice, inspiration or support. Using feedback from the business owners, we created six sessions and over 9+ hours of teaching that we are so proud […]
April 29, 2025 -
Kauai 2026 | Registration Open
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 […]
April 24, 2025 -
Inspired By | April 2025
This has been a very full season and I am not a full season kind of girl. To make sure I handle it as well as possible I have to hold tight to my rhythms that could be quickly swept away if I am not careful. I get super intentional and focused in what recharges […]
April 23, 2025 -
