Spring Break, Make that Spring PRICE Break and What's UP NEXT!

Rainy or cold Spring Days? Art your time away! Check out these deals from Interweave! April 4th through the 10th!


Did you know all of my workshops are on sale at Creative Workshops now through April 8th? Save 20% on every class!  Buy now, watch at your convenience as the classes don't expire!   Classes include my latest workshop, Dirty Flirty Birds!!

Want a little variety in your life?  The newly released 21 Secrets-Tools and Techniques may be just the class for you! This is my second year participating in one of the 21 Secrets collaborative class-this session just started on April 1st and the students are already creating a variety of amazing projects. It's not too late to join in!  The videos are downloadable and come bundled in a beautifully crafted ebook which contains links to all the classes.   Most workshops run about 30min to an hour or more--that's a lot of creating with 21 different classes!!!!  My class offering, "Flowing Features" introduces you to watercolors and creating facial features in colorful and 'flowing' ways!  So much fun!

To Join, click this link then go to the top of the page where it says 21 secrets then click, Tools and Techniques.  Ez Peezy!


Big News--Just added to my working studio calendar of events, my hugely popular and fun class, Grunge Ink!  Come join us at Creative Studios, May 21st for a full day of arting where you will create 3-4 amazing pieces as well learn tons of abstract techniques on Yupo paper.  All supplies included other than a brayer which saves the students upwards of 100 dollars in art supply costs!

Click here to see more info and location, then click 'tickets available' to be taken to the registration page!
Hope to see you in person at this fun filled class!  To stay in the 'know' about our upcoming classes and workshops, be sure to subscribe to our events.

Speaking of Grunge Ink--I'll be traveling to Epherema Paducah in just a little over a week for 3 days of classes. Enjoy a weekend of "Mixed Media Madness" which includes  my one day Grunge Ink class along with my 2 Day Graffiti Houses classes. We have just a few spaces left if you'd like to join us!! This is my first time to EP and I can't wait to see and paint with all my new students!!

Stay tuned for more announcements coming for April, May and June!  

Ohhhh btw!  Save BIG in my Etsy shop this week only!   Use code:  springpricebreak for a 20% off discount on your entire purchase.  Have your eye on a painting?  Today is the day to nab it!   Coupon expires on April 8th!  

Click HERE to see what's new in the shop!

Thank you for all keeping up with my teaching and latest art updates!  I appreciate you all so much for following this journey and for embarking on your own. I love hearing the stories of success and 'a ha' moments from my students and for hearing from my collectors on how the art that they've purchased of mine brings joy to their lives.  Thank you all more than I can say, my gratitude is overflowing!!!

Have a great April! I'll check in with you again in a few weeks (for my newsletter subscribers), and be sure to check out my blog for more frequent updates.  

Most read post of the last few months?  Check out my poignant story,  The Turning Point-a revelation of some of the more difficult moments of my life as a young girl.  

UPDATED--Sale extended through April 8th!

Happy Almost Easter to all of you who celebrate!   I hope you have something relaxing and fun planned for the holiday!    I wish I could say we are going away but the schedule doesn't permit this time around so we are going to have a staycation and do some fun things around here.  Sometimes that's the best way to go and then take off during the non peak times!   

Anywhoosers, I've been a total blog and newsletter slacker this month!  I think after I handed in my book and wrote two pretty emotional blog posts in February, I was done with writing for awhile..haha!   Really, I've been traveling for classes and just catching up on the pile of work I have had build up...all in a good way. I rather have work to do then none

at all!


Today I wanted to share with you something extra special that only happens a couple times a year. For a limited time, I'm offering  my classes over at Creative Workshops at a GREAT discount!   From now until  April 4th,  make that April 8th, all my workshops hosted at CW are 20% off, INCLUDING my newest class, Dirty Flirty Birds. (The students have been ROCKING it out with all of their projects!  I definitely recommend you come soar to new dirty bird heights with us!!!!)

If you are having a stay cation this week or just looking for a great deal on a class you had your eye on, it's time to pull the trigger and  join in on the fun!

Have a wonderful weekend!   Stop and smell the flowers,  take a moment to be quiet and enjoy the peacefulness of the wind,  enjoy a laugh with friends, and remember to infuse creativity into everything you do, not just the studio :)

Artfully and gratefully yours,

Jodi

***************************************************************

Have you stopped in and checked out what's new in my shop?

Click HERE to see!

My new collection of Zen Paintings in shades of gray!

**These are smaller abstracts, I can create custom 30 x 30 upon request. No  2 designs are a like!***

Tuesday is Tuition Reimbursement & Scholarship Day!

 In my last post,  I mentioned a a few tips for every artist to incorporate into their daily routines shared from my upcoming online class (in case you missed that post, check it out HERE).

Today, I wanted to share, well....the class with you!

Today is Tuesday, Tuition Reimbursement  and Scholarship Day!

If you'd like a chance to join in on Dirty Flirty Birds, an online painting workshop with me 

that starts January 20th,  leave a comment here and tell me a tip you've found helpful

getting motivated during the winter months (or any time really that you are in a slump).

If you've already joined and paid, no worries. I'm giving one existing student a refund and 

one new student a scholarship!  

WOOT WOOT~

Don't delay--this is a whirlwind promotion!  

But wait...there's more, if we get over 100 comments, I'll add 2 more giveaways!  

Winners chosen Wednesday morning!


EXTRAS:  Share a link to this post on your social media site and come back for a second entry (one extra entry per person).

REMINDERS:  Please let me know if you'r already signed up so I can pick one winner 

from existing students and one new winner. 

Also...leave your emails I can contact you if you win!
            

If you just want to pull the trigger and join in, check out all the details along with registration information by clicking HERE.

I'm almost finished with editing the last couple of videos and i can tell you there is  over 4 hours of jam packed content, 3 main projects and several jump starts along with technique and product tips! 

What's even better is that the access is open ended and on going which means that you'll have 24/7 access with no end date in sight along with access to a private Facebook group that I will monitor for questions and feedback.

NEW....I will also host a live feedback Q &A session 3 times during the first 6-8  weeks!  YAY!

Are you ready to get all 'painty' and create with us????

Would you like to create characters with personality and flair???

Dirty Flirty Birds starts January 20th and I'd love to see you there!

Don't forget to leave your comment to receive a complimentary pass into the class (or a tuition reimbursement if you've already joined)  

2 winners (or more) will be picked Wednesday 1/13/16!

***********

As if DFB isn't enough online goodness for you, I'm also participating in Creative Jumpstarts 2016 over at my friend Nathalie's site and today is MY jumpstarter day.

For one low price you get 25 videos from 24 artists that will 'jumpstart' your 2016 in a creative way.

Check it out!

Three Painting Tips for the Aspiring Artist

It's finally Friday...whooohoo!  Actually, I don't know about you but this week has gone by pretty quickly in my book.  I spent most of the week knee deep in the final editing process of my upcoming online class, Dirty Flirty Birds, which opens up on January 20th.  The class is filling up nicely but we still have room for YOU....join us if you can and you'll enjoy 3 major projects, tons of tips, and hours of video content that you can access for an open ended period of time. The videos are not downloadable but there is no end date so you'll have plenty of time to enjoy the workshop!  

Today's inspiration and tips come from my online class--so you get a little sneak preview:

1.  If you are creating a collection of paintings, repeat colors in each of the pieces to different degrees so that each piece will coordinate together in cohesive way.  I try to start several paintings all at once so this is possible, especially if I am making my own custom colors.  

2.  Brushes are so important to an artist.  Finding ones you love is not easy but as you can see here, these are all well loved and used frequently.  My advice to you if you are an acrylic painter is to keep at least one large flat brush (and perhaps round brush) in your tool box at all times as well as a couple of flats, a small and medium angled, and a few small round for details.  You'll find that if you have the right sized brush for the painting you are working on or the part of the painting you are working on, you will be less frustrated and get the work done more efficiently. I stay away from the really cheap synthetic brushes. If they come in a pack of 20 for 10 bucks...run!!! The large brush in the picture was about 14.00 on sale.   It was well worth it.

3.  Don't be afraid to pursue a series as long as it makes you happy.  Even if the subject matter is similar throughout the series, stretch yourself to find ways to differentiate each piece in new and unique ways.  The benefit of repeating subjects is that you will enhance your skills as an artist along the way AND if you sell your work, you will be offering a variety of work your patrons can keep coming back for to add to their own personal collection.

Creating work with personality is just one of the many things we will be learning in my online class along with these three top tips!

Join Dirty Flirty Birds now and you'll get 15.00 off the regular price. Offer is good only through January 20th.

Have a great weekend all, get out those paints and have fun!!

Jodi


**********************************************************************************

Stop by and see what's new in the Etsy shop!

Getting your Creative On!

Check back every day for new deals!  Today's special over at Interweave is 5 star products for 5.00.  Categories include mixed media, jewelry, knitting, beading and more!

Shop 12 Days of Deals at Interweave

Other great specials going on....

Just a few more days to save on my Podtastic Birthday special!   60.00 through 12/13/15!

Perhaps you want to get your 'creative on' in January,  my newest online class: "Dirty Flirty Birds"  is coming soon!  'Early Bird' registration is going on now. Save 15.00 off the regular price!

That's about it for now!   I'm actually away for the week doing a photo shoot for my upcoming book on mixed media abstract painting!!!  Whooohoo!!    After this photo shoot is over with, I'll be back to the regularly scheduled blog posts :))    Have a great week!

Wrap it up or Paint it On! Cyber Monday is Here!

I hope you had a great Thanksgiving weekend and enjoyed time with your family and friends!  I'm still in a Turkey coma I believe! We had a whirlwind trip to the beach to see family and do a little shopping before heading back and diving back into finishing up my artwork that I'll be taking with me for my book photo shoot next week!!! I can hardly believe it is almost here....EEEEK!!  lol  


 There is art everywhere in my house. Honestly, I have had a few freak out moments this week trying to manage it all!   My sweet boy tried to help Momma today by moving the furniture around in the living room so we could set up our tree while I was working in the studio.  awww...right???

    Anway, on to the business of the day which is showcasing all the great deals I have lined up for YOU!  I hope you find something creative or inspirational for your life and or home with one of these great specials:

Looking for some great gift items? 

Original Art, prints, stationary, classes and more can be found in my Etsy shop:

Over at Colourarte's Artevillage my Funky Little Cityscape class is 25.00 off the regular price for cyber Monday!

Or take 15.00 off the regular price of my other classes including:  Painterly in Pink, Extreme Portraits, and Twinks on  Yupo.

Another big big deal:  25.00 off my Podtastic class featured over at Creative Workshops!

Or, save 20% off any of my other work shops and tutorials over at Creative workshops including: Grunge Ink,  Sweet Art, Who Are You, Fearless Faux Encaustics,  Fun with Faux Encaustics, and Behind You! 

Don't forget, Monday is the last day to save off of the EARLY early bird special on my upcoming workshop (jam packed workshop I might add), "Dirty Flirty Birds" .  Save 25 dollars off of the regular price through Monday.  After Monday the pre-registration price will be 15.00 off the regular list price, so save more by purchasing today!  

My friends at Interweave are having an super duper sale over at the shop today as well! Save 50% off most items AND get an additional 10% off with code cyberdeals10.  BTW..my DVDS and downloads are available at a HUGE discount this weekend, too. 

 Check it out!
Save an Additional 10% at Interweave with Offer Code CYBERDEALS10


So ya...LOTS of great stuff going on!  I have a couple more announcements coming up this week so be sure to stay tuned over the next few days!

Please share this post if you have a moment, I really appreciate your support!  Have a great Monday!!

Dirty Flirty Birds Coming Soon! Black Friday Pre-Registration!

Ta-Dahhhhh...  You've been asking for it!   Dirty Flirty Birds online work shop will be open for pre-registration on Black Friday!

 Save BIG this weekend by signing up on Friday for this jam packed workshop!

                                   Coming soon!


Join this highly anticipated and most requested new online workshop by Jodi Ohl. “Dirty Flirty Birds” will take you on a journey exploring 3 varieties of crazy, sassy, whimsical birds (or creatures) during this full length workshop. Whether you are new to acrylic painting or a more seasoned pro, you will enjoy the variety of techniques offered in this intensive work shop. Your instructor will guide you through the basics of mixed media painting with acrylics along with using a variety of textural mediums along with collage as we build colorful, grungy, and fun “Dirty Flirty Birds.”

Sample Lessons include:

Supplies Overview
Building Backgrounds
Using and understanding a variety of mixed media mediums
Drawing and designing characters
Color mixing and pattern exploration and MORE

Projects include: Single Character Creation, 2 Bird Composition, and Stacked Family of Characters


Offered over at Creative Workshops! *Unlimited Access for the life of the class*
Once live, our classes will be available for an indefinite period of time!


Black Friday Pre-registration runs from Friday through Monday, where you will save 25.00 off the regular price;  15.00 off after Monday!

Click HERE on Friday to sign up!!

Can't wait till January?  Check out my super popular workshop,  "Pod-Tastic"!   On sale now for 60.00!

Heading To Florida! Wanna Join Me??

This week I'm  getting back into the groove after a HUGE month of activities, travel...teaching..and filming (More about all that later!),  so while these last few days have been a bit of down time for me (not really!!), there is still much to do in the studio as I'm heading back out in a little over a week to travel teach as a guest instructor in Melbourne, Florida at the Art More Place.   If you are looking for something fun to do in the sun....near the beach...creative and of course colorful, come join us for a whole weekend full of workshops.  We have a few spaces left in both classes so please spread the word!

  First up will be my Grunge, Ink class, Friday, June 19th  10-4.  We will be 'splishing and splashing' away as we create several amazing abstract pieces.  This is the first time I will be teaching this class live and I can not wait to introduce you all to this fantastic process!!!!

For this class, there is a small 15.00 supply charge that will include Yupo paper,  access to acrylic inks, India Ink,  Golden High Flow Acrylics,  stencils, stamps, along with various other supplies needed for the project.     (if you were to buy all the supplies needed individually, it would easily cost over 100.00).      Just bring a brayer or two, a couple of brushes, and water container--I'll take care of the rest.

To register, click the image above or click HERE.

Next up, we are featuring an extended version of my Funky Little Beachscapes class on June 20th from 10-4  and a morning session to finish up your whimsical masterpieces June 21st.   

For those that have followed my art for a while now...have to know that this is one of my all time favorite classes and genres of painting that I do.  HOWEVER...  this is one of the last times I'll be teaching this particular class for a long time so be sure to take advantage of this opportunity!!  

You'll be working on 1-2 canvases (you can choose the size but I would recommend your main canvas to be at least 16 x 20 so you can really experiment).  

During the course of the class you will learn so many techniques and many of my favorite tricks of the trade, it will make your head spin!!   

If you love color and whimsy, this is the class for you!  

Space is limited so please register today!!

Again, the dates are June 20th and morning session June 21st at the Art More Place in Melbourne, Florida.   

Click HERE for more information!

Have you seen some of my  newest "peeps" .....they are flying off the shelves faster than I can keep up with the private orders!    

Sign up for my newsletter to have first dibs at my newest set of birdies and some other special offers this week!

To be in the 'know' click here!

If you are already signed up,  be on the look out for my June edition coming this week :)

It's All About Them Birds.

Can you guess what I've been painting lately???

I've been on a streak since last November with these crew of characters (plus tons of others that have already sold)!

One thing I've learned as a painter is that you don't have to constantly reinvent the wheel.  As long as you are interested in a topic/genre/style/theme..etc...and it lights your fire, keep doing it!.

While many are variations of one another,  I learn something new every time I create a birdie (and heck, some are even morphing into fishies).   

They make me laugh.

They make me smile.

They even sometimes make me a bit sad....what?  Sad?  Well, honestly, that's what art is all about, you create from your heart and in the moment you are personally in.  The pieces should bring you back or evoke a time or place someone else can relate to.  You have to take the happy with the sad.  The funny with the emotional. 

The bright and the dark.

Continue doing what you do..as long as you are called to do it.   

That's all I have today :)

I'll be off next week to tape some videos for a big media company!!! whooohoo...more about that later!   

Happy Memorial Day,  I am forever grateful for those who gave their lives in the line of duty, serving our great nation so that we may enjoy the life we do, day in and day out.

Thank you for your service.