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!

It's Not A Secret Anymore!

Shouting from the art easel--this is something not to miss!

Now through November 30th, I wanted to share a fantastic opportunity to join in on 21 Secrets, a classic edition of an extraordinary collaborative workshop I was a part of back in 2016. 

 Check it out and be sure to read on for the special code to use at check out:

I had the great fortune to be in tools and techniques last year, during that lesson I gave a tutorial on colorful facial features using watercolors and some simple drawing tools.   While we didn't do the whole face,  isolating on a couple of features can have a bold impact on the viewer and YOU of course.   

Below are the luscious details:

• 21 SECRETS Flashback sale is a $21 discount on 21 SECRETS Tools & Techniques and 21 SECRETS Color, Color, Color ONLY.
• To receive your discount, use coupon code: FLASHBACK during check out to receive the discount.

The last day of the Flashback sale is Thursday, November 30th.  Come December 1st -- the sale is done, over, closed, nada

Remember the code will work on only Tools  & Techniques and 21 Secrets Color.

  Have fun and enjoy creating!  

 Happy Thanksgiving everyone, here's to a holiday filled with

 family, friends, laughter and fun.

-Jodi Ohl

So Sweet!

While I'm still recovering from this winter flu bug,  I thought I'd share a coupon code for my shop to keep the party rolling even when I'm stopped in my tracks :)  I had a super, incredible, fun filled week in Cancun but returned with a little "vacation itis".

Good news, I'm feeling a bit better but still recovering. I have a big event this weekend so I'm trying to reserve my energy for then. After that, I'll return with tons of new products I'm offering, new art add to my collections,  some just announced on the road workshops I'll be participating in, and more!

This coupon code is for 14% off (in honor of Valentine's Day) of anything in my shop, including classes, paintings, stationary, my new book and more!    If you had your eye on something, now is the time to grab it up!  :)

Take me to the shop!

Make 2017 Your Most Creative Year Ever!

There are so many ways to get your creative on it's almost mind boggling on where to start!  Lucky for us that we have the internet available which truly opens up the entire world  of creativity to us!  So many of my readers and followers love online classes and e-learning with the best of the best--this another amazing opportunity to learn about art, journaling, painting, stylized portrait work and more.  I'm honored to have been asked back to teach durinjg Life Book 2017 and would love for you to join us!

For a limited amount of time, you can receive 20% off the tuition by typing in Fireworks 2017 at checkout.

To register or find out more information, simply click here!  By going through my link, you help  me receive payment for my part of the teaching for Lifebook-much appreciated!

Online classes not for you?  Perhaps you need a giftie for that special someone (including yourself),  well, what are you waiting for?  Stop over to my Etsy shop and see what's new!!

Creative JumpStarts Gets Even BETTER!

I'm honored for the 3rd year in a row to be a part of Creative JumpStarts!  Starting January 1st and running throughout the month, you can download 27 videos 27 mixed media artists to get your creative mojo moving!    The price is a ridiculously low 50.00 for all this fun,  even better there's an early bird pricing of 45 for all you 'Pre-JumpStarting" students...but wait, it gets better!  Nathalie was so kind to make up a 5.00 off coupon code for my readers so you can purchase this class for only 40.00!

Use code:  JODICJS5  at check out to receive your special discount.

The coupon is valid:  Dec 9th at 12:01am EST - Dec 16th at 11:59pm EST.  


To find out more about the workshops, click HERE and just JUMP! :)



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Happy Online Birthday !

It's hard to believe that I started teaching online 7 years ago this month!!  Holy cow!  That decision probably is one of the main catalysts that set me off on the path to working full time as an artist.

It was from there I built the confidence to send work off to magazine publishers and have now been featured in close to 30 articles and collaborative ventures internationally.

The teaching, however, has by far my most treasured experience. Through online teaching I have met literally 1000's of students and artists from around the world that have changed my life for the better.  They add to my life far more than I add to theirs.

Leaping from online teaching to face to face teaching around the country and in Canada most recently, I have connected with many that I met first initially online or some that have read about my work in magazines.    It's been so wonderful to meet the face behind the screen friend I have come to know!

Truly amazing how one or decisions in our life can lead to amazing turning points that can forever change us.  

This month my first online class turns 7 .  In celebration of that milestone, I created a special coupon code you can use in my shop as a thank you!

Use coupon code:   happyonlinebirthday from now until June 19th, 2016.

Save 15.00 off any purchase of 99.00 or more (That's the price of my latest class  Dirty Flirty Birds). You can use it for the class or any artwork over that price.. 

Take a look and see if anything speaks to you!

Thank you for following me in this journey!

xoxo

Jodi

Leap Day Special!

Now's the time to pick up one of my DVD's if you haven't all ready!  Save 29% over at the Interweave store on books, DVDs magazines, supplies and more!    Click the image to be taken to the shop!    Have a great leap Day!

It's been awhile! News and updates!

Hi Guys,   wowie....it's been awhile!  My apologies for falling off the face of the earth!   Life has been crazy busy for sure but I've also had the extra hurdle of being sick for almost a month,  I felt better enough to go on vacation (haha...thank goodness) but then came home and it seems to have returned all over again.    Anyways, I've been still working in my moments of clarity while fighting this bug off, sometimes from the couch and most of the time in my pj's!   That's the one good thing about working from home, right?  I just wanted to drop you a quick line this morning and get you up to speed on some great things that are going on in the artsy world I live in and share it with you as there's lots of fun to be had all around, either in person at one of the several upcoming workshops or online in the comfort of your home.    


First--Pre registration opens TODAY for 21 Secrets "Techniques and Tools"!  I'm participating for the second time for this awesome collaborative class.  You'll enjoy 21 mini workshops from artists around the world who will be sharing some of their favorite tips and techniques, tools and more!  Class begins on April 1st.  Click through on my page to see more (and in disclosure, this is how the artists get paid).

Enter  the code Springsecret and receive 10.00 off your purchase!

And just a hint about my class...we are going to be using some watercolors in this manner---

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We are coming up on the one month anniversary of my online class opening, Diirty Flirty Birds! If you haven't joined in yet, don't worry! This is an online class that is ongoing.   You can jump in and start at any time. The work the students are doing has been nothing short of amazing!   There is a private Facebook group to share and connect as well as 2 more upcoming 1/2 live chat sessions I'm hosting to help you in real time with any questions on the class and or art in general.

Check out more info on the class by going to Creative Workshops.

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Upcoming in person workshops:


I'll be back at Jerry's Artarama in Raleigh at the end of February (27th and 28th) for 2 classes.
Angelic Inspirations and Single Peeps.  We still have  a bit of room so don't be shy, register today for a weekend full of fun!

Big News--I'll be returning to Saluda, NC for a 3 day weekend of workshops.   We are doing things a bit differently this time around by doing an extended class, breaking it up into a Friday evening jump start with a bonus make and take before we launch into a full day class on Saturday.   We will then finish off the weekend with my popular 'Single Peeps" class.    Tons of fun along with many many tips and techniques to learn and grow from.   

Immerse yourself in the beauty of our Western NC mountains,  Random Arts is a wonderfully inspiring place to visit and I am so excited to be back again this year!

Heartland Homes extended class plus make and take with cocktail hour!  March 11th and 12th

Single Peeps- March 13th.

To register,  click here and scroll down the page for  class descriptions and registration policies.

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I have a couple more announcements coming up but the truth of the matter is...with working on the final portion of my book, my unexpected illness and then vacation---I'm running a tad bit behind in all my todos.  Thank you for joining my newsletter and blog and following me in this journey!

I'll be back soon with more updates!  

No Joke--April Fools Day Specials and New Class Offerings!

Spring into some savings with a 20% off coupon to my Etsy shop using code:

"HELLOSPRING" 

...bonus offer, if you put in to my notes to seller: Add a magnet or add a bookmark, you'll get a free gift with each order!

And WOW--this is a fabulous offer, too!

Check out this special Affiliate offer from Interweave --choose from magazines, art supplies, DVDs and more!  

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You Heard It First!

In other news-we've rescheduled my workshops at Random Arts that were cancelled in February due to snow to September 25-27th!  I think we will be safe from the flurries during September (fingers and toes crossed!!!)

I'm featuring 2 NEW workshops and in person version of my Grunge Ink workshop!

For registration info check out Random Arts Calendar of events.  You can take all three classes or purchase ala carte :)

Random Arts is conveniently located in Saluda, a picturesque town nestled in the mountains of Western NC.  Just outside of Asheville and a short drive from  Charlotte, Atlanta,  Raleigh, Knoxville, and all points in between--enjoy a fall weekend creating to your hearts content and then tour the areas fine restaurants, art galleries, thrift shops,  art district, historical homes-or hike along one of the many mountain trails.    Be sure to register early, space is limited in each workshop!

You can also email Jane Powell at Random Arts for more info on these classes!  Contact her at:
randomarts22@gmail.com



That's about it for today kids..I've have tons of work beckoning me in the studio and writing to do for a project coming up. I hope you have a great Wednesday!    Do something you love today. That's no joke ;)

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Unfinished Business and a Coupon Code (expires today!)

Sometimes I drive myself nuts.

Starting and stopping multiple projects at once and have things going on everywhere.   There really is a method to my madness and most of the time I do it in the name of 'efficiency'  or frugal-ness (I don't want to waste paint and to keep busy while things are drying).  

But....

But...

If I'm honest with myself, sometimes I have multiple projects going on at once because I don't know what the next step is for the piece I'm working on so rather than stare at it, I move on to something else, meanwhile I hope that piece of the puzzle will come to me while keeping busy.

Sometimes that method works...and sometimes that method does not work.  I could make a case for multi-tasking and how wonderful it is.... and I could also make a case that it causes chaos and procrastination if you take it too far. (I do the latter more than the former!)

You can't force inspiration but you can force yourself to not walk away from something that is sooo close to being finished.  You need to tell yourself you can and you will work out the kinks and finish what you started.

Or not.  

I only know myself and that 'self' needs a kick in the arse every once in awhile otherwise there's a heck of a lot of chaos and not whole lot of finished work which causes me anxiety which in turn causes me to stress out...none of which is good for the creative soul.  

I'm showing you this piece that is unfinished but I've been adding to it  little by little over the last month.  Really, a month??  lol     It's so close I can taste it.  I just need to finish it.  By admitting to my big procrastination disguised as multi tasking habits, maybe it'll inspire me to show you the finished work in my next piece so we can put this baby to rest and move on to new work.

Sounds good?

(another unfinished work)

Do you have any less than ideal habits in the studio? 

 I'm not going to say 'bad' because multi tasking for me isn't necessarily a bad habit it's necessary most of the time--my dealio or deal breaker happens when I have 20 works going on an nothing is finished! :))

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OHHHH HEYYYY...

Don't forget, today  (March 17th) is the last day to use this extra special coupon code to save 15% off your entire purchase in my shop:

happypaddyday15

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Looking for inspiration? 

Join me in my 1 1/2 day extended Funky Little 'Beach' scapes at the "Art More Place" in Melbourne Florida!

When:  June 20 and 21st

Even better, come on Friday, June 19th   and take my Grunge Ink class, too!!  

For more information, visit the the event calendar HERE.

Get your Art On, Game on and Appetizers ON!

 Happy February 1st!  It's Super Bowl Sunday here in the US and we are looking forward to this evening's game day events and of course our football appetizers, snacks and 'beverages'  with family and friends.

I'm still not sure exactly what I'm going to make although I've bought ingredients for a few potential goodies after hunting Pineterst all week for ideas.   

So far I'm leaning on Quinoa Pizza Bites and Cheesy Buffalo Cauliflower wings. 

I've heard rumors that the party I'm going to has lots of dips and meaty goodness so I'm assigned anything in the world other than Meat or Dip :))

I've never made either one. Is today the day to be an experimenter??  I guess there is only one way to find out!

What are you making??? 

New card styles in the shop!  "Block Party" flat notecard/postcard

 Well on top of Super Bowl Sunday appetizer talk, I wanted to tell you that today is the last day to use my special coupon code for my Etsy shop that created as a 'thank you' for my newsletter and blog readers.

What is that code you say?? :)

Glad you asked!

New card style in the shop:  "Dirty Flirty Birds"

Use coupon code:

15foryou

And receive 15.00 off a purchase of 85.00 or more. I specifically created it so you could take my Podtastic class at an introductory price, but if you've already taken the class or just aren't into creating right now and would rather buy art, then that code will work on on any purchase or a combination of items that are 85.00 or more.

18x18  Believe in Yourself

I've been busy all throughout January working on my Pod-tastic class (both producing it and working with the students online), but I've also been busy loading up my shop with new items. I started the month with about 40 some items and now I'm ending with almost 70!!!

Including originals, new classes,  several prints, new limited edition prints,  magnets, cards and more.

...and I still have pieces  have to list yet including this 12 x 36 super sweet  "Skinny Little Village" (new collection).  **If you are interested in this piece let me know, I can add it to my shop.   I was hoping to get better pictures of it and just haven't had a chance yet otherwise it would be in there!

As I mentioned before, January has been totally "Pod-Tastic!!"

 It's also been a fun month to experiment with some new things,  get ready for upcoming classes and really just get my bearings again.  Kind of.  I still have some work to do to fully feel that way.

And that's a wrap folks, hope you enjoy the Super Bowl if you are watching at home or over with friends-- I know awesome appetizers and  dips will be a part of the mix...be safe with the adult beverages. Have Fun!!  Game On:::

Stay tuned next week as I will be posting more "Burning Questions" from my readers.   I'm loving the feedback I've been getting so far on the posts, on facebook and via private email. If you have a question around the artistic life, art biz, techniques, marketing, sales,  anything on your mind...send me a message titled "Burning Questions" to jodiohl at  hotmail dot com  and I may use your question in a future post.

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Don't forget, today is the last day to use coupon code:  15foryou in my etsy shop.  (15.00 off 85.00 or more).

News and Specials for YOU!

Hello July!   

Lots of fun stuff going on in my neck of the woods, how about you?    Next week I'm heading to New Jersey for the 3rd year teaching at Create Mixed Media Retreats.  Funny how time sneaks up on you, in my head I had all of June to prepare for it, and in a lot of ways I did...samples done, extra inventory for the art show stocked up--but man oh man, where did June go? I'm doing the 'last minute' dance as I speak!  In addition to getting ready for Create (which by the way, there are still seats open in any of my 5 classes~ check out the listings HERE!) If you can't join me in NJ...no fear, I am also going to be in Chicago in August, and Dallas in September.  Check out all of the listings here, and if you have ANY questions just let me know! You can email me at  jodiohl AT hotmail dot com.   As most of my students know by now, I load them up with info, techniques, freebies, prizes and more during the course of each jam packed workshop!

"Mini City"

In addition to my funky houses, don't be surprised to see lots of colorful and texture filled abstracts. I'm loving them more and more as I grow as an artist.  Abstracts are a lot harder to do well then most people assume, well I love a challenge and see lots of potential for growth...and maybe even more classes down the road!.    This piece, "Fear Nothing" represents a bit of transformation for me in my style,  yet still remains true to my love for strong, unique color combinations and layers of  juicy texture.  BTW..I'm offering a VERY short term and super duper special in my shop starting today and running through the 4th.  Take 20% off with this code:

 This is the ONLY sale that I will be having this summer so don't miss the opportunity to save!!

Other fun stuff happening in June...I spent the large majority of my time working on my online class, "Extreme Portraits".  Oh my.  The group of students I've had to the pleasure of working with have just been amazing.  I can't believe some of the work that's been created!!!  While the live portion of the class is winding down, it's not too late to join in on the fun as the self study portion is accessible from the time you sign up and on for 12 months. As a teacher, I still am available if you have questions even though it's a self study. What are you waiting for? Sign up here, today!

For the latest classes information, be sure to check out the top tabs on my blog (BTW...there is a few pieces of BIG EXCITING news coming about upcoming workshops...one just may be an INTERNATIONAL ONE!!!!!).

Upcoming workshops in person:

 More Online classes:

Stop by ReMe to win one of two big prizes this week from Jean Skipper!

 I'm sure there's much more I forgot to mention but I don't want y'all to be as overloaded as me! I'll leave you with this reminder:

Our Dreams are Only One Yes Away...

Follow your heart and put your feet in motion towards them!

Until next time! 

Artfully Yours,

Jodi Ohl