As a creative, that also runs a business I work alone a lot. This is a time I desperately need to stay focused and true to myself. I also make it a priority to say YES to at least one incredible collaboration a year so I have the beautiful inspiration,...
So many times we can think we need a room of supplies to create or to be an artist. All we need is a pencil, paper and the desire to practice. I once read that people that connect with their creativity with simple tools like paper and ink or pencil on a daily basis...
The first idea I ever had for an online course was the Studying Under The Masters series. It was not the first online course I put out into the world but once we created the online workshop, it ended up being a three-part series with 16 artists studying under a master...
One of the most wonderful parts of what I get to do is to collaborate with other incredible artists! I love seeing something in another person that I KNOW you will connect with. It is even deeper than that. I love finding in another artist a beautiful and deep...
One of the most wonderful parts of what I get to do is to collaborate with other incredible artists! I love seeing something in another person that I KNOW you will connect with. It is even deeper than that. I love finding in another artist a beautiful and deep...
When Stephanie Rubiano first shared her ideas for this next course I loved it right away! Shrink plastic was one of my FAVORITE creative tools as a kid and what Stephanie does with it brings it up to date and beyond anything, I knew you could even do with it. My heart...
I feel like the luckiest woman that I get to collaborate each day with such talented and creative men and women! We are honored to announce that for the very first time Alena Hennessy is offering a course on our creative network and it is called Mixed Media...
When Stephanie Rubiano first shared her ideas for this next course I loved it right away! Shrink plastic was one of my FAVORITE creative tools as a kid and what Stephanie does with it brings it up to date and beyond anything I knew you could even do with it. My heart...
***Wild Blue Yonder begins THIS coming Monday, March 19, 2018*** Danielle Donaldson is back with her newest online course Wild Blue Yonder! Join Danielle for watercolor fun and this time it is all about stitching, rainbows, beautiful backgrounds and paper airplanes...
Danielle Donaldson is back with her newest online course Wild Blue Yonder! Join Danielle for watercolor fun and this time it is all about stitching, rainbows, beautiful backgrounds and paper airplanes with secret messages. The early registration price of $32 is still...
We are so thrilled to announce that author and mixed media and collage art professor Roxanne Evans Stout is offering her newest online course on our creative network! No matter what season it is right now in your neck of the woods you will not want to miss Book of...
We are so thrilled to announce that author and mixed media and collage art professor Roxanne Evans Stout is offering her newest online course on our creative network! No matter what season it is right now in your neck of the woods you will not want to miss Book of...
Carrying my artist’s journal around with me wherever I go and finding new ways to capture and tell the stories that surround me has become one of my sweetest art journeys. Art journaling has given me a fun and easy way to PRACTICE and in turn, change my art. I...
As a creative that also runs a business I work alone a lot. This is time I desperately need to stay focused and true to myself. I also make it a priority to say YES to at least one incredible collaboration a year so I have the beautiful inspiration, comradery,...
***24 hours left to get the early registration price of $28 for Kate Thompson’s brand new online course Fancy Lassies*** Kate Thompson is back on our creative network! We are so fortunate to gather some of the most incredible artists around and we are honored to...
I love early registration day because you get to see a teacher and project that we have had to keep quiet until NOW! I am so thrilled to announce that Rae Missigman is coming to our creative network for the very first time and she has created a gorgeous course just...
Good Morning! I wanted to let you know that In The Garden | A Tunnel Book Course begins on Monday (May 22nd) We have never had a course like this before and I know you are going to love it! In The Garden | A Tunnel Book Course with Kelly Hoernig is stunning and I...
Good Morning! I wanted to let you know that you have 24 hours left to get the early registration price of $28 for In The Garden | A Tunnel Book Course. We have never had a course like this before and I know you are going to love it! In The Garden | A Tunnel Book...
***Gathering Beauty with Wendy Brightbill begins on Monday*** We have been hoping for a course just like this for awhile. We are so lucky to have Wendy Brightibill sharing her gifts again with us and this time she is teaching Gathering Beauty | A Study in Still...
***24 hours left to get the early registration price of $32 for Gathering Beauty*** We have been hoping for a course just like this for awhile. We are so lucky to have Wendy Brightibill sharing her gifts again with us and this time she is teaching Gathering...
I hope you had a wonderful weekend. We have been busy in the studio getting week one of Wild Awakening | Painting Big With Expressive Freedom ready to launch on Tuesday, January 24th! This is my first online course of 2017 and it is all about getting out of your...
We have the most wonderful surprise for you! Animal Antics with Tracy Verdugo has just opened for early registration! It is such an honor to host a course by Tracy and we can’t wait to share more sneak peeks. “Animals are such agreeable friends. They ask no...
I have the most colorful news to share tonight! We have just opened early registration for Danielle Donaldson’s newest online course A Color Narrative! Guys! It is so stunning and the watercolor geodes had me all weepy they are so beautiful! A Color Narrative is...
We have the most gorgeous watercolor portraits online course beginning NEXT month! You have 24 hours left to get the early registration price of $28 for Radiant Watercolor Portraits with Christie Drahnak. Simple tools and extraordinary techniques to create...
***24 hours left to get the early registration price of $38 for my brand new online course, Wild Awakening, that will begin January 24, 2017*** Each course I create I feel is my favorite course because it is where I am at and where I want my art to go and it shares...
One of my most popular online course is Creatively Made Home {home for the holidays}. This three week course is all about the heart of home and how to make the holidays all about the people you love. I wanted to offer this beautiful and rich course at a 50% off...
We are having the most fun with all of the beautiful jewelry courses that are on the site right now and we are thrilled to open early registration for another course! Registration has just opened for Modern Bohemian: Creating Wearable Works of Art with Jen Rizzo! I...
Good Morning! Today I have guest artist Danielle Donaldson teaching in our studio! She will be teaching her Be Still live workshop all about illustrating, painting and stitching a compass heart. We have the best surprise for you! Danielle recorded the whole process...
I know that one of your favorite courses that we offer on our creative network is anything with home! Being creative and creating a comfortable and beautiful space is at the heart of many of us (and even more desire to know how). But where do we begin? How do we make...
Happy Sunday! I wanted to share some very special news! We have the rare honor of having soldering jewelry artist Stephanie Lee teaching Hand-Forged|A Metal and Torch Soldering Jewelry Course! Stephanie is a pioneer in the metal and soldering jewelry world. Many...
***THIS GIVEAWAY IS NOW CLOSED*** The winner of the $250 Dick Blick gift card is… Ginny Markley commented: July 18, 2016 at 8:07 pm (Edit) I am drawn to bright colors and abstract art because it is candy to the eyes…It is jewelry to a room…it is mark making at...
I have been working on a very special project for awhile now and I am so excited to tell you about it. When I came up with the idea of The Living Studio it was based upon the idea and belief that the whole world should be our studio. I have taken people to Italy and...
***Tomorrow (June 20th) Children of the Wild with Kate Thompson begins!*** Kate’s techniques and instructions will open your eyes to new ways to use the tools you already love and use. Her courses are rich and full of content. Our creative network has the most...
We only do this twice a year and this will not happen again until winter 2017! 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....
I couldn’t wait until morning to announce that we have just opened up registration for Letting Go: An Exploration of Abstract Painting with Wendy Brightbill! I have admired Wendy’s work for years and I am so honored that she will be teaching on our site...
If you love getting your hands dirty, creating with clay and using vintage elements in your art… Tomorrow you will not want to miss the start of Santos Cage Dolls II: Inspired Figures with Jen Rizzo! **** Jen Rizzo is back with a follow up to her popular online...
Nothing has defined our business and brand as much as finding my own style through photography. This has been a gift that has not only grown our business but allowed me to capture my family and the day to day. Photography 101: Through the Artist’s Eye with...
If you love getting your hands dirty, creating with clay and using vintage elements in your art… Today is the last day to get the early registration price of $26 for Santos Cage Dolls II: Inspired Figures with Jen Rizzo! **** Jen Rizzo is back with a follow up...
I have said this a million times but it is worth stating again! Our creative network has the most beautiful artists and I believe our courses are rich, affordable and some of the most art altering that are being offered today. An artist that has been a part of...
Good Morning! I wanted to remind you that TODAY is the last day to get the early registration price for the new course Photography 101: Through the Artist’s Eye! Nothing has defined our business and brand as much as finding my own style through photography. This...
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