Life Book Update on Giveaway! Are you the ONE????

Hello everyone!   

I think this post deserves a drum roll, please!    A couple weeks ago, I made THIS big announcement:

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 of course I announced that I could do a giveaway for one spot for  Life Book 2017  .

Well today is the day that I'm going to announce the winner....hold tight!   If you haven't heard about Life Book---here's a little info on this HUGE year long class!

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 winning entry....the lucky ducky is:

Caroline D. said...

I would love to win and participate in the 2017 Lifebook because I know how good it is, as I participated in 2014 and learned so much! It's great to have access to so many talented artists that I otherwise would not.

10:27 AM 

 
Caroline,  email me at jodiohl@hotmail.com and I will send your info on to Tam for the spot in the class!!

Big  hugs and congratulations, Caroline! I know you will enjoy the course and use the opportunity to keep infusing creativity into your life as it was meant to be!  xoxo

If you'd like to take part in the course, remember to click this link: Life Book 2017  and bookmark it for October 3rd (Monday) when the course goes on sale!  See you all in January if not sooner!

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!  

That's it for now! I hope you have a wonderful day!  

Jodi

Art Journal Live!!

In case you are wondering where I'm heading next,  it's TEXAS!  Next Thursday I'm working with 3 amazing artsts,  Gina Rossi Armfield,  MaryBeth Shaw,  and Nathalie Kalbach , along with the crew from Create and Cloth Paper Scissors to bring to you Art Journaling Live 2016.!

We have a few spaces left so if you are a last minute Lucy and looking for something to do, join us at the Great American Scrapbooking Convention and participate on June 16th in our full day Art Journaling Class!

What's special about this event????   Take a look!

 This is a rare opportunity to take excellent art journaling classes from you and three other incredibly talented artist instructors. 

• The skills learned in each workshop can be incorporated in other art and mixed-media projects. 

• Attendees will be able to interact with and get feedback from the instructors.

• No prior art journaling experience needed! All levels are welcome.

• Almost all the supplies needed for the workshops will be provided, and attendees will be able to take many of the supplies home with them.

• Signing up for the class allows attendees free access to the Great American Scrapbook Convention Vendor Faire, held at the same location.

• Great prizes will be given away!

• Attendees will also get access to a streaming version of the 

classes at ArtistsNetwork.tv.

Ready to join us???  Click HERE to register.

I'm off to grab my cowboy boots and journal.  See ya next week!!!

Art Journaling Live 2016 in Texas!

Most of you know that I love to Art Journal, time and time again it has been my refuge, my security blanket and my place to go and wander with my art supplies and ideas floating around in my head.

With art journaling, there are really no rules. That's the beauty of this sacred practice.  But at the same time, if it's something you haven't ever done before, it can be intimidating just like any new medium. Or, on the other hand, if you are familiar with art journaling but looking for new ideas and fresh techniques--taking a workshop can be just the remedy you are looking for to spark that creative art journaling muse.

You never know where it may lead you. 

So many pages of mine have led to larger art works or color palette discoveries.

I love the fact that when you journal, the door is wide open to any and all possibilities.

Having said all that, I'm excited to share that I'm teaching an art journaling workshop  along with 3 other mixed media artists and journalers  sponsored by Create in Arlington, Texas, June 16th, 2016.

Mary Beth Shaw, Nathalie Kalbach,  Gina Rossi Armfield and myself will be taking you through a full day of activities, classes, and processes around art journaling and more.  Many techniques you can also apply to larger works of art in addition to art journaling.

During my class, you will learn about layering acrylics to create interesting backgrounds, how to create characters such as birds, fish, and or owls that have quirky personalities and then tie them into a whimsical art journal page.  I can not wait!!!!!

Here is the deal though, the space is LIMITED---so be sure to sign up as soon as possible.  Most supplies are included for the work shop and you also will have an All Access Pass to the great American Scarpbook Convention!!!   

4 teachers, supplies, tons of inspiration and access to a huge convention--sounds like an arty party to me!!

Click HERE to be taken to the registration page.  I hope to see you there!

Let me know if you'll be there!   

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Stop by my Etsy Shop to see what's new this week!

What do you see in my latest Zen Painting (part of my Mystical Pathways collection) ??? These are so fun to do, I'm working on a new online class for this process coming this summer!   Or you can buy one of my originals!

Stay in touch, if you haven't signed up for my newsletter, it's easy to do. 

Just click HERE and you'll receive notifications from me monthly about new classes, collections, products and creative words of advice in each issue!

Art Journal Retreat Blog Hop with a Cool Prize

In my last post I mentioned a super awesome retreat that is coming up November 2-5 in Austin, Texas sponsored by Create Mixed Media Retreats: "Art Journal Retreat"...Now YOU can enter to win a fantastic prize pack from the organizers of the event during our blog hop.  Is that not cool or what???  (Read on to find out how to win!)

This event is going to be a bit different then others you may have been to in that all the students will be working together in a communal way with each of the instructors which include Kari Mcnight Holbrook, Jen Crossely, ME :) , and the new editor of Cloth Paper Scissors,  Jeannine Stein.

Our projects will not only include many ways to create AMAZING journal pages, but you will also doing extra projects and binding your own book. Meals and lodging are included in this package along with special treats!

To introduce you to our instructors, we are doing a blog hop AND giving away some cool prizes.  To win, all you have to do is to enter a comment on the instructors blog based on their question then we will each draw a winning name!

CREATE ART JOURNALING RETREAT IS A UNIQUE OPPORTUNITY 

to learn new, exciting techniques from some of the best artist-instructors in the country, in a beautiful, relaxed environment. The Retreat at Balcones Springs near Austin, Texas, is the backdrop for two and a half days of classes focused on painting, collage, image transfers, bookbinding, and other techniques that will take your art journaling to a new level.

Instructors Kari McKnight Holbrook and Jodi Ohl will introduce you to new ways of working with a variety of journaling styles and materials that will add dimension, color and depth to your art journals. With Jen Crossley you'll learn how to make a beautiful metal journal necklace, perfect for making notes or sketches anywhere. On the last day you'll take the pages you've been working on and bind them into a gorgeous book, with easy instructions from Cloth Paper Scissors Editorial Director and book artist Jeannine Stein. In addition, you'll be treated to fun activities, presentations, and other surprises, while being inspired by the peaceful surroundings. We hope you'll join us for this amazing opportunity. Sign up now, registration is limited!

Did we mention that other than travel, this is all inclusive????   Food, classes and special events, lodging and many goodies for you are all included.  You will only need to bring minimal supplies and your favorite tools!

This retreat is a perfect way to relax before the busy holiday season in a beautiful location.  Don't delay in signing up as the spaces are limited!

For more information and to sign up for the event, please click HERE!

Hope to see you soon!


Here is my question to win the super fun prize pack:

When you get intimidated by a blank journal page, what's your favorite way to just get started?  Leave a comment on this post telling us your amazing sauce JUMP start and you could win the PRIZE featured above.

PS....BE SURE to include an email so I can get in touch with you for your prize winning if your name is drawn!! :)



**Comments will be taken through Sunday 10/19 at midnight for a chance to win~!

Be sure to also move on to the next blog for another chance to win:

Breaking News! Art Journal Retreat in Austin, Texas!!!!! HURRY!

Hello Everyone!

I'm super excited to announce I am participating in a NEW retreat upcoming VERY soon,  November 2-5 in Austin, Texas brought to you by the editors of Cloth Paper Scissors and the event team at F&W media (who host retreats such as Create in NJ, Chicago, Dallas, and Seattle).    My artsy friends Kari McKnight Holbrook, and Australian artist Jen Crossley along with editor of Cloth Paper Scissors, Jeannine Stein and myself will be coming together to give you 2 1/2 days of classes, treats, inspiration and more during this  sure to be fun event.

CREATE ART JOURNALING RETREAT IS A UNIQUE OPPORTUNITY 

to learn new, exciting techniques from some of the best artist-instructors in the country, in a beautiful, relaxed environment. The Retreat at Balcones Springs near Austin, Texas, is the backdrop for two and a half days of classes focused on painting, collage, image transfers, bookbinding, and other techniques that will take your art journaling to a new level.

Instructors Kari McKnight Holbrook and Jodi Ohl will introduce you to new ways of working with a variety of journaling styles and materials that will add dimension, color and depth to your art journals. With Jen Crossley you'll learn how to make a beautiful metal journal necklace, perfect for making notes or sketches anywhere. On the last day you'll take the pages you've been working on and bind them into a gorgeous book, with easy instructions from Cloth Paper Scissors Editorial Director and book artist Jeannine Stein. In addition, you'll be treated to fun activities, presentations, and other surprises, while being inspired by the peaceful surroundings. We hope you'll join us for this amazing opportunity. Sign up now, registration is limited!

Did we mention that other than travel, this is all inclusive????   Food, classes and special events, lodging and many goodies for you are all included.  You will only need to bring minimal supplies and your favorite tools!

This retreat is a perfect way to relax before the busy holiday season in a beautiful location.  Don't delay in signing up as the spaces are limited!

For more information and to sign up for the event, please click HERE!

Hope to see you soon!

Deals, Deadlines, and News Part 3

Hopefully your head isn't about to pop off yet with my part 3 of my Deals, Deadlines, and News series of posts and updates! Mine is..lol   I don't think I could possibly pack anymore into my last few weeks than I have honestly.  As I said before though, it's all good and I'm soooo grateful to have all these experiences to share and awesome sauce news to get you up to speed with!

Some of you may know that I've been teaching all summer long at Create Mixed Media Retreats (ran by the folks at FW Media/ North Light/  Cloth Paper Scissors), first in July in Somerset, NJ (my 3rd year there!!!)

I just returned from a huge event in Chicago for Create where I met even more creative and fun lovin' peeps!   Oh my, what talent!!

4 classes, vending, open studio nights, demos, wine with my roomie Jacquie--I mean really what more could you ask for?  

Perhaps a do over in Texas???? Ya, let's get our boots on, grab the paint brushes, and head to Dallas! That's my big news for this post--My house is a pure T disaster as I have boxes of class schtuff, art to sell, paintings in progress, lists everywhere as I prepare to drive to this far and away but super cool place for Create Mixed Media Retreats, Dallas, Tx! NEXT WEEK!!

I've never been to Dallas before and I've certainly never driven that far so I'm excited, scared, can't wait, but need more time! lol all those things put together but in the end, I know this is going to be a fantastic first event and even better, you can join in the fun still! Yes, there are open seats in several classes (including mine!).  I'm looking forward to meeting a whole new group of students in just a few days.

I'll be teaching 5 classes, yes 5!!!! Holy cow, there is going to be a colorful explosion of fun and adventure down in the southwest!

Glazed and Not so Confused is a class that really rocked the socks off the peeps in NJ and Chicago, but we still have space in Dallas for you to join in the fun. Honestly, if I had a dollar for everyone that said they wished they had taken the class after they saw all the cool projects/samples and pieces that came out of each of the classes..I'd be able to buy me a new pair of cowgirl boots! :))!!  Seriously, I want to thank the folks at Ampersand Claybord and Colourarte for supporting me in my teaching efforts, you guys bring awesome products to the market and I'm thrilled to share some of the potential with everyone.  

See more info here on all of my classes at Create Dallas:)

One of my new classes, Water Flowing Selfie is also supported by Colourarte and the kind folks at Yupo Paper!   Believe me, this is a combination that is stunning -watercolors + Yupo paper creates some of the brightest candy like pieces you've ever seen!

There are lots of cool classes to choose from and as an instructor, I want you to know that I value you as a student and your choice to spend your hard earned money with me, trusting in my guidance and ability to lead you along this stop in the creative journey.  I hope if you were on the fence about coming to the event, you take that leap of faith and join us.  

If you can't take a class, there is always  the artist faire Friday evening to join in, it's free to browse--with lots of original art, prints, jewelry, unique supplies and more! It's only from 6-9 with a TON of drawings for door prizes from all the vendors, how could you resist??

The other day the folks at Cloth Paper Scissors blog asked me to share some painting advice so Here is a little article I wrote about some of my essential tools.

Take a peek!

I have more deals, deadlines, and news to share but I think this is more than enough for one day (pheweeee, 3 posts in one day!!!!!).  Life is good. Hope you have a great weekend!

In case you missed the posts:

SALE->Deals  Part 1

Deadlines--> Deadlines Part 2

Finding Home

When was the last time you dipped your toes in the water or sat down and read your favorite magazine or book? Yes, summer may be over but it doesn't mean that you have to forsake some of your most favorite relaxing activities.  I go back to creating those moments for you and me on my canvas time and time again.

Funky little houses, Mini Cities,  Beachscapes,   A place on the lake,  a downtown historic shopping area--are just a few of the many scenes that come to life in my collection of happy little homes.

 Some are grittier than others. Perhaps symbolic of the crazy life we all seem to lead on a day to day basis, yet when we get down to the root of all...so much to be grateful for.

 Other little villages squish together in a great big colorful community representing our uniqueness as individuals, our personalities our as disguised as the houses we reside in. At the same time, we wouldn't be who we are without our family, friends and neighbors.

 Simple houses.

 Sending us reminders of what we need or what is important in life.

 Memories flooding back of walking along the lake at sunset or sunrise discovering 

ourselves in the peacefulness.

 Sharing how if we simply float for a bit, life becomes clearer so we can run with it all later.

 It's a crazy good life, messy and all. 

 I don't know why I keep coming back to the houses but I do. Well. I. Do. Know.  I've kinda sorta figured out that it's my way of connecting back to memories that I associate with love, family, friendship, community, and peacefulness.  And of course there's more.  I guess it is whatever you want it to be, that's the beauty of art in it's many forms. It is whatever you want it to be!

I'd love to share more with you this September at Create Mixed Media Retreats in Dallas.
Join me for "Mini City Live"   and create your own happy little city/town/neighborhood on canvas during this 1 day class, my last mini city course for the year.   :)
Sign up info here   Create Mixed Media Retreats.