Lifebook 2018--Save 20% Now!

Hello Friends!  

What a great ride Lifebook 2017 has been, it's been such an honor to be among this trip of instructors and amazing students. I've enjoyed every minute. I'm so grateful to my friend, Tamara Laporte for having me for the second time!

While I won't be partaking as a teacher in 2018, I will be as a student and champion of all things Lifebook. In case you are interested in joining in on the fun, check out what is changing for the better & enjoy!

Life Book 2018

New & Improved, Bigger & Better! 

2018 is a special &; exciting year for Life Book because the launch of LB2018 coincides with the publication of Tamara's new book (all about Life Book) AND she is going to make the Life Book offer more holistic by opening the course up to other art forms (like clay work, photography and writing) plus she is also bringing in some more wellness experts that will support you on your wellness/ personal development journey!! It’s very much in line with her very first vision for Life Book when she started dreaming up the concept in 2011! :)

The key differences/ extras this year are: 

• Virtual Life Book Gift (or Swag) Bag!!! :D Everyone who signs up to Life Book gets a virtual ‘goodie bag’ filled with things like: high res prints (for you to print out), exclusive discount codes from teachers and sponsors, free ebooks and ezines and other awesome stuff! yay! Click here to find out what is in the gift bag!
• Additional healing AND art disciplines (Tamara has invited several other experts who do things like yoga/ aromatherapy/ NVC & mindfulness etc plus other art disciplines like sculpture/ doll making/ photography & writing etc to make the entire healing/ wellness aspect of Life Book more holistic (these offers are on top of the art lessons not instead of).
• Tamara will run several Facebook live sessions (first year she is offering this), these will be in the form of: Check ins/ FAQs/ Impromptu art sessions & They will be recorded and available for those who can’t make the live sessions.
• Life long access to all content (this is the first year she is offering life long access to all content, yay!!)
• She is holding a huge prize draw with 20 prizes or so combined worth of £3000 GBP for all people who sign up to Life Book (not part of the blog hop) – This prize draw can only be entered if you sign up to Life Book, prizes include huge bundles of art supplies and other cool creative and wellness items!
• Price does NOT change from last year!! Even though you’re getting SO MUCH MORE !!! :D

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In a nutshell, this is the Incredible Life Book 2018 offer:

◙ A minimum of 6-8, in depth, Mixed Media Art Lessons plus a Minimum of 4 Bonus Sessions by Tamara  (it usually ends up being more than that though because she gets excited about all the new things she learns and finds it difficult not to share haha!)
◙ 21, in depth, Mixed Media Art Lessons by Spectacular Guest Teachers (see below who the 2018 guest teachers are)
◙ Between 12 – 18 additional arts & craft and wellness sessions with experts in this field (check the teacher profile doc to see what each expert has to offer)
◙ 21 (Smaller) Bonus Activities like: extra PDF prompts & step by steps/ artist interviews/ ATC swaps/ give aways/ audio meditations/ writing prompts etc by Tamara & Guest Teachers
◙ Between 4-6 Facebook Live Sessions with Tamara

Early Bird Discount Code!

If you join Life Book by the end of this month, December 31st, you can get 20% off!!!

Click HERE to join now!

Be a Part of Something BIG!

I'm excited to announce that I'll be participating as an artist in Creative JumpStart (CJS) 2018, run for the 7^th time by Nathalie Kalbach. If you're not familiar with CJS, it's a one-of-a-kind online event to kick your creativity into high gear in January 2018. 

Learn techniques, discover new materials, and connect with other artists and crafters. 

Head on over to Nathalie's site to sign up and for more details by clicking: Here

You get 31 Downloadable videos - over 6 hours of unique content -  for just $40 (USD) if you sign up by November 29 11:59 pm EST, 2017. 

Afterwards it will be $45 USD until December 31st, 2017 before it goes to its normal sale price of $50 USD. 

 So what are you waiting for? JUMP into Creativity this upcoming year!   You can do so by clicking  HERE.

Throughout January participants get access to 31 downloadable videos from 31 featured artists. I'm proud to be one of those artists, called “JumpStarters.” See for yourself:

https://vimeo.com/240541282

Until next time, Create to Live and Live to Create!

Jodi

OHHHH BTW---today (11/27/17) is the last day of my full shop sale over at Etsy.  Go check it out and see some of my new offerings!

Wanderlust-I'm Teaching This Year!

Exciting News!

Wanderlust is a whole year long journey - an online event offering you videos from 24 guest teachers and 2 resident teachers on a weekly basis (each one is full length, high quality and downloadable), access to the Wanderlust Community with a supportive and friendly atmosphere, where all of the classes are gathered.

Here's a peek at the other teachers this year!!!!! Woohoo! I'm honored to be among such talent!

You will also find  various activities that will stimulate your creativity and motivate you to simply enjoy the process of making art. Together with the class you will also get an exclusive whole year discount to leading art and craft retailers.

 Wanderlust class is the perfect alternative to in-person classes! 

Wanderlust 2018 from Everything Art 


Buy Wanderlust 2018 before 31st December 2017 and save 20%! Early Bird Price - £79! (regular price £99) 

Join us by signing up HERE.

Better Late Than Never! The Winner Is....

You know what they say, "Better Late Than Never"!!  So sorry this is soooooo delayed, no excuses other than I've been knee deep in paint as I get ready for some big upcoming events and haven't really turned on my computer so I can stay focused.  Anyone want to be a virtual assistant??? I think it's about time I start thinking about hiring someone!!!!  They could have posted for me and I wouldn't have felt like such a slacker! lol

Thank you all for all the kind words of support over  my new DVD's just released, your shares, and for the great ideas about new classes!!!  I soooo appreciate it!

For those of you who would like to order one or more of the videos, here are some quick links to the North Light store:

My 4 New DVDs:

1.       http://bit.ly/2maKlSh   Graffiti Grunge Art: Abstract Painting on Yupo

2.       http://bit.ly/2mQWpp5  Texture Techniques for Abstract Art

3.       http://bit.ly/2mQnVmb  Art Journal Jam

4.       http://bit.ly/2nAkSyL  Zen Painting Workshop

And now, without further adieu....The winner of my four DVD set is...drum roll please!

 Elisa Ablett said...

I would love to win this amazing prize!! Definitely would love to learn more about cold wax and also painting on yupo. Thankyou for the opportunity

5:23 PM

 

 Elisa Ablett said...

Shared on facebook- my email is 2craftymums@gmail.com

5:25 PM


Congratulations Elisa!   I am so happy you won!!! Enjoy the set!

 

For my next online class, I will be doing a new version of Zen Painting entitled, "Zen Houses", in essence, I'll be meshing up some of the techniques from Zen Painting and Funky Little Houses for a ultra fun and sooooo whimsical groupings of some of the best houses on the block!  Just like all of my classes, you can expect to learn in depth techniques through well thought out exercises and practice sessions before we move through a variety of projects that increases in difficulty/or size before we work on a final project.

I expect the class to go live in August so if you want to be on the early bird sign up,  I have created a special interest newsletter list that will inform you when the class will launch and the special sale price for all early birds.   To get on that list, please sign up HERE.  *Early-Early birds will get the absolute lowest price offered until the class is about 6 months old just an FYI :)

Here's some more sampler pieces I've worked on recently so you can get an idea of what Zen Houses will be like. SOOO MUCH FUN! I hope you can join in with me!

That's all she wrote for today, again thank you all for playing along and I apologize for the delay in my posting!     Happy Thursday to you and yours!

A Revealing Heart--An Art Journal Page Discussed

"A heart often reveals itself in times of difficulty. It either shines, or....it doesn't."

Last week was undoubtedly filled with lots of highs and lows, great memories, full of promise of potentially a new relationship, but ultimately ended with extreme sorrow for our family unexpectedly.  It was in that time of grief, that I had time to reflect once again about many things: such as how short life is and how it can change when you least expect it. People, animals, things, all come into your life not necessarily forever, but if you allow them to, they teach you lessons that you can carry in your heart the rest of your life.

   

Without going into the details again, for those of you who follow me on Facebook, you already know, but suffice to say, Friday we lost a beloved member of our family unexpectedly.  Not a person, but rather our pet who might of well been a person because that's how he was treated.  

My son and I were devastated of course and in shock all weekend...still in shock.   At the same time, earlier in the week, I met someone who seemed very special....romantic, brought me flowers on the first date,  chatted with me throughout the week, we went out on a second date and had an even better time, and generally seemed to get along well. Things looked very promising until  I had a crisis on Friday that brought me to my knees.

Not that I expected pity or this person to come running to me as in reality, we only known each other a week...but the true colors of this person's sincerity showed a lot earlier than I suppose some may show months or possibly years later,  and for that I'm grateful.

Spoiler alert...it wasn't good.

Not to be the Taylor Swift of the art world and lay all my cards out for the world to see, but I just have to say I'm proud of myself for not wanting to change someone like I normally would take on a challenge like this.   The g-rated version of the exchange was that 15 minutes after we talked on the phone Friday about the devastating course of events that happened that afternoon, I get a text that HE was disappointed we wouldn't be getting together tonight. Not a sorry this happened, can I do anything for you, blah blah blah.  

At first, I made an excuse of well, he really doesn't know me that well yet and couldn't possibly know how I feel or how I react in moments of extreme sorrow, stress, or struggles.  And maybe he just wasn't brought up to be super compassionate with words, not everyone knows how to communicate well or openly. I can relate, often my method of communication is in writing or through my art.

But to be made to feel guilty over not wanting to go out (and I can say going out very loosely because I can say with 150% certainty that dinner and a movie wasn't what he wanted)  on a day that I had been crying my eyes out over a loss of a loved one...well.....it was pretty revealing of his character.

The next two days...Saturday and Sunday were more of the same.  No contact until later in the day, no check in on how I'm doing.  Just are you coming over tonight?  No. No. and No.

If that's the best you have, then I'd rather have nothing at all. Period.

I am ready for dating again after a long break but my time is so limited, I barely have enough for myself, my kids, and my close friends---if I make room for someone, I want to make it count.   

That brings me back to the moral of the story-- part of the theme for my  resolutions this year, have been to stand my ground and make myself "Better Than Before".  I might have thought well, he's a decent person with a good job and well he did buy me dinner and bring me flowers 2x.. Maybe I should help him to see how his lack of compassion hurt me.   

No.  What point would that make? If someone doesn't have it in them to know what to do, right or wrong...why waste your time trying to make someone into someone they are not.  Accept it and move on.

The truth of the matter is, a person's true colors are often shown in moments of extreme highs an extreme lows more quickly than if you un-peel the layers bit by bit over time.  You can't change someone, but you can change yourself.

I grabbed my journal today and processed those feelings and heck decided to write about them on the blog in the quest of being more open and honest with not just myself, but with everyone around me.  

I'm not mad, I'm in fact pretty proud of myself.  I feel more empowered than I have in awhile even at the eve of something tragic,  there's wisdom to be found. And now I can move forward...I'm still sad, still broken-hearted, still grieving;  but,  I'm also happy I didn't waste precious time with someone who didn't have the type of heart I desired in a partner.

Don't settle for less...I know I won't. 

Jodi Ohl

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Products used in this journal page:

Dylusions Journal

Striped washi Tape

Neocolor II Watersoluble Crayons

Deco Markers by Pebeo

4Artist Marker by Pebeo

craft luggage tags

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Upcoming classes not to miss!

January 21 and 22nd!

I'll be teaching a Zen Weekend at Donna Downey's studio!  We have a few spaces left for this hot class! Take a winter creative break and join us in this spectacular workshop!

The Fun Has Begun! Art, Black Friday Specials and MORE!

It's that time again!  Turkey Day is almost here! Prepare yourself for fun around the dinner table--I can only imagine the conversations that we are all in store for with our beloved family members this year!   Better bring extra Turkey Cocktails :)))) 

Seriously, thank you guys for all that you do-following me on the blog for all these years as well as for all the encouragement along the way!   Would you believe that this blog is 10 years old this year???  Holy cow!  

I'm grateful beyond words!  Many thanks..many thanks!   With that said--here are some of the Black Friday treats I have in store for you this year.  (If you are a newsletter subscriber, there just may be some extra EXTRA bonuses!!  If you aren't one yet-be sure to sign up today!  

Black Friday Specials:

Creative Workshop-  Sale prices:  11/23-11/29/2016

Zen Painting:  Save big!  Regular 109 now $95

Dirty Flirty Birds:  Super Special!  40% off!  Regular 99.00  Now $59.40

All other workshops, 30% including:

•          Podtastic
•          Grunge Ink
•          Sweet Art
•          Who Are You
•          Fun with Faux Encaustics
•          Fearless Faux Encaustics
•          Behind You

Colourarte    Sale prices valid  11/23-11/29/2016 

All workshops 30% off:

Including:

·         Texturize This

·         Twinks on Yupo

·         Painterly in Pink

·         Extreme Portraits

·         Funky Little Cityscapes

Let's end this post with a fun giveaway!!   

Last July, I had the honor to work with Mary Beth Shaw, Nathalie Kalbach, and Gina Rossi Armfield at Art Journaling Live 3 at the Great American Scrapbook Convention. Boy did we have fun!  4 different approaches to art journaling, tons of laughs,lots of creating went on between all of us and our fantastic audience of students.     This event is now available on DVD  but for one lucky blog follower of mine...well this fun dvd could be yours!  But wait...there's more!!

 I also have one brand spankin' new set of 24 water colors for that same winner...I love these water colors as they are highly pigmented and the biggie...affordable!   Both of these items together are valued at just under 100.00! Wahooohoo!  What a great way to start off the holiday season!!

How to win this giveaway?   How about tell me something you are grateful for this year.  We could all use a dose of positivity along with creativity!   Leave a comment for an entry,  share this post and come back and let me know you shared with your friends and followers and you can get one extra entry. PLEASE be sure to leave your email so I can contact you.  I'm a pretty good detective but it takes a lot of time to hunt folks down needlessly :)))  xoxo

**Winner will be chosen at Random on Wednesday, November 30th.******



Thank you so much for stopping by today!  I hope you have a wonderful Thanksgiving with your friends and family!  

 Please keep checking the blog over the next several weeks! I have tons of great things coming up that I think you will LOVE :) 

 Drop by my Etsy shop if you are in the neighborhood!!  Tons of great items available in all price ranges for you or the art lover  in your family!

Wow! A Year of Creativity at a Special Price!

Just a quickie post to let you know that Tam has extended her 20% off sale for Lifebook 2017 for EVERYONE!  Originally it was just supposed to be for alumni, but she and her team made the decision to include everyone in the special pricing!

  Really even if the class was not on sale, you'd get a HUGE amount of content for the price!  Now that she is offering a discount, you can't go wrong! Read on for the code!

I hope you decide to join us! I'm teaching again for the second time for the class (originally I was a part of their first year launch, so I'm super excited to be back again this year)!

To take advantage of the 20% off sale, simply enter 

Fireworks2017

at checkout!

To sign up for this amazing year long workshop,  stop by this page HERE and your can read all about it and choose your package!

Be sure to stop by the blog for tomorrow's edition of Friday Favs!  Last week's post was a huge success so I've decided to make it a part of my weekly articles.

To check out last weeks Friday Favs--click HERE!

Until next time!

Jodi Ohl

Life Book 2017-Big Announcement and GIVEAWAY!!

UPDATED:   Entries are now closed for the giveaway but please check out the post to read more about Lifebook 2017.

To see who won the class, please stop by this POST for the big reveal!


Hello everyone!

I have some wonderful &  exciting news! I am going to be teaching on Life Book 2017 !!!  This will be my second time teaching—I was a part of the first Life Book inception several years ago and I am sooooo thrilled to be back again in 2017!






And even MORE exciting news is that I can give away 1 space on this amazing year long art course! Keep reading if you want to find out more about Life Book 2017  and if you want to find out how you can win a spot! :)

First let me tell you a bit more about Life Book in case you haven't heard about it yet!
“Life Book, a celebration and honouring of YOU” is a year-long mixed media art class organized by Tamara Laporte from Willowing Arts.

Tam is joined by 22 incredible art teachers who are all gearing up to share their mixed media techniques, tips and tricks with YOU! Themed around self-development and healing, you’ll be creating several loose mixed media art journal pages per month which by the end of the year you will bind into a glorious journal (a Life Book)! You will have a wonderful keepsake that you can treasure for the rest of your life!

You can find out a lot more about this wildly popular course (it has been joined by over 12500+ people in the past!) by clicking HERE.

I haven't fully developed my class idea yet, but to get a better idea on what some of my art journal pages/sketches look like for those of you who are new to my art, take a look at these examples here or take a peek at my Etsy Shop:

(BTW...Here are links to some of my Favorite Journals NOTE-Life Book  projects typically are created on LOOSE papers you bind into your own journal with a specific size water color or mixed paper  at the end of the year. But if you want to just go ahead and put all of your work in one pre-made journal, these would be my recommendations).

   Dylusions Journal Large



Dylusions Journal Square


Strathmore Visual Journal (mixed media)



Registration opens on October 3rd 2016 and the class begins on January 1st 2017.
So if you want to start the year with a fabulous creative BANG and spend 2017 with a wonderful creative community of like-minded souls, learning more about art and how to be kinder and more loving towards yourself, be sure to join once registration opens! :) Keep this page bookmarked so that you can sign up the moment it goes on sale! :)
Now then, onto the give-away and blog hop! :)


 I can give away 1 space on Life Book 2017 to 1 lucky winner, yay! :) And if you follow the blog hop (see below for links and dates) you can up your chances of winning a space by entering all the other give-aways also! :)


How to enter the give-away:
1. Share this give-away on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram or Google+  Here's a link so you can easily share:  http://bit.ly/2bVTCGc
2. Sign up to my newsletter if you aren’t already on my list by clicking HERE.
3. Leave a comment below letting us know why you would love to join Life Book 2017.
4. Come back for a second entry by letting me know you shared this post and signed up for my newsletter  (see #2)


I will announce the winner on Tuesday, September 27^th, 2016!


Here is the list of the other amazing teachers who will be teaching on Life Book – they too will be giving away a spot on Life Book so go check them out and enter their give-aways! :)

Date Artist/ Teacher Site

5th September 2016 Tamara Laporte http://www.willowing.org/blog/
6th September 2016 Jodi Ohl http://sweetrepeats.blogspot.com
7th September 2016 Susana Tavares http://ateliersusanatavares.blogspot.com
8th September 2016 France Papillon http://www.france-papillon.com/blog
9th September 2016 Shelley Klammer http://intuitivecreativity.typepad.com/
10th September 2016 Amber Kuileimailani Bonnici
http://www.theradiantmama.com/
11th September 2016 Donna Mulholland http://www.donnamulhollandstudio.com/blog
12th September 2016 Mandy van Goeije https://www.mandyvangoeije.com/blog/
13th September 2016 Jennifer Mercede http://www.jennifermercede.com/blog/
14th September 2016 Misty Mawn http://www.mistymawnart.com/blog/

WOWZA--this a stellar line up once again this year!  Thank you for joining us today and be sure to get your comments in for a chance to win a spectacular spot in the upcoming Life Book 2017 course!!!


If you just can't wait until January to get your 'creative' on,  I have a new workshop coming up October 5th titled "Zen Painting: Pathways and Connections"! This is going to be a HUGE HUGE course that just may change your life. Fresh projects, unique processes, new surfaces and materials to work on and a ton of projects, exercises, and guidance to help you navigate the world of whimsical Zen abstracts!

Take a peek:  

This course will be on sale through October 5th BUT the best sale price right now will be ending 9/14 so be to register soon to get an even better deal!!

Phew! 

That's it for now! I hope you have a wonderful day!  Don't forget to get in on the drawing for a Life Book 2017 spot by commenting and following the rules listed above!

Good luck!!

Jodi