What two posts in one day?? Well this is a special day, what can I say?!
Recently I had the pleasure of sitting down for a chat with Sue over at Irreversibly Moi, who by the way just got married!! Congrats Sue!! We dished about art, life and business--some of my favorite topics and of course more! Stop by for a visit and be sure to enter to win a class giveaway or a DVD!
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It was merely a week ago today that I was wrapping up the last video I was taping with the folks at FW media, and I have to tell you friends that it was probably one of the scariest things I have done yet. I mean really, really scary to me. If you could be inside my head while I was driving from North Carolina to Ohio, you'd have thought I was on my way to an execution one minute and then the next minute you'd hear prayers of gratitude for this opportunity to do something I have wanted to do for so long! How can one have such conflicting emotions about doing something so dang cool?
I think it has to do a lot with stepping outside of your comfort zone and putting yourself into a vulnerable position. I don't like doing that. Yet, I love doing that. It's a crazy life to lead when you have introverted ways with extroverted tendencies. Does that make sense?
I understand how emotionally up and down this can be so I can totally relate to those of you who go through something similar. That's also why you often hear me preach the sentiment- in order for one to succeed in life and live out your dreams, you must act on your goals...even when they include doing something that is scary as can be. The belief in yourself and your vision needs to rise above your fears.
And you know what? Most of the time, the fear is 99% conjured in your mind and so not as scary as you believe it to be. The advice I was given over and over again was to slow down and breathe.
Just breathe. Simple words but powerful. Next time you are about to take a big step, a big plunge...remember to breathe and believe you can do it. Even if you fall down, you will get back up.
I also have to tell you that the first time I proposed the video outlines to the powers that be, they weren't immediately accepted. So, I tucked them away for a few months while I sat down and rethought out my ideas...and then, out of the blue.....I just brought them back out and got back down to business and sent them in again revised with the suggestions. At first they accepted 3 of the ideas, and then they said...hey, let's do one more.
Moral of the story, a 'no' not now, isn't a 'no', not ever....and another moral of the story is, if you avoid that what you fear most of your life, you will also avoid that which you dream about doing.
One of my fears is living with regrets. I know I'll have some when my time is called, but I want there to be as few regrets on my list of wanna dos and wanna be's as I can possibly have. It's not always easy getting past the fear of being vulnerable, but when you do....doors open and amazing things can happen.
So that's my preachy preach for today :) Hope it resonates with one or two of you, if nothing else, to let you know that no matter who you are or what you do...we all are made of the same cloth and have similar fears and anxieties deep within our hearts. You can over come them and rise above!
Oh heck...let's do one more thing...how about a give away? I haven't done one in awhile! Leave a comment on this post and tell me something you have overcome that was fear based for you recently. We want to hear your story!
Winner will get a $40 gift certificate to my Etsy shop valid for the rest of June. (Use it or lose it ;)
I'll pick a random winner on Monday, June 8th. And for those of you that want to shop now....I have a thank you coupon for 10% off my shop that is valid for any time between now and June 12th.
Use code "Hellosummer"
BTW---I do NOT have the birds or many of the pieces featured in the video blog in my Etsy shop, but if you see one you like, let me know and I can put it in there for you. Most of my new work is going to several of my shops and for a teaching event in 2 weeks.
Prices if you are interested:
small wood birds: 30.00
6x6 single peeps 48.00
8x8 canvas 60.00
11x14 birds and watercolor 174
20 x 20 feathers on wood 400
12 x 36 ( I believe there are 3 featured in the video) 445
You can use the coupon on any of these, too.
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Update:
Sold-Top Right
Sold Middle Right
Sold- Bottom left
Sold 8x8 canvas Wear your Feathers
*if you are interested in any of these remaining pieces, please email me at jodiohl@hotmail.com, or stop by my Etsy shop and message me. I am not going to list most of these as they are going to a show/shop--but as readers and followers of my blog I'm offering you first pic! :))
Here is a little snippet of some of my new work...hope you enjoy and are inspired. Don't forget to leave a comment to get in on the giveaway!!
One last thing--If you are in Florida or ready to take a road trip, I'll be teaching at the Art More Place in Melbourne, Florida June 19-21. Check out my last blog post for more details.
Some of you may already know that I have a new online class launching just a little over a month from now on January 7th called Pod-Tastic, but for those that haven't heard---well this is your public service announcement! Whooohoo! I love giveaways and I'm sure you do, too--so I want to giveaway, not one, but TWO spots to my upcoming class! If you've already signed up no worries, we will give you a refund for your tuition (or you can give your spot to a deserving friend...think what a wonderful little giftie you can give!).
Okay so what are the details? Just leave a comment on THIS blog post and tell me what YOU are going to do to make 2015 a "pod-tastic' year for you (aka fantastic)!Share this post on your facebook page to help me promote (or pin it on your pinterest board letting people know in the description that this is for a promotional giveaway) and then come back and let me know you shared for an extra entry. I will choose a winner on Sunday and announce on Monday. Just to let you know that if you sign up now for the class you will also get 15.00 off to secure your spot. I want to thank you all for all the support and encouragement. I'm going to do my best to make this a rockin' class that you will not only have fun in, but learn tons as well!
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I've been listing items in my shop this week (and they've been disappearing..yay)..here's one of my larger angels I have left, take a look at what else is in the store:
So go ahead and leave a comment and enter to win a class (or two) from me to you!
UPDATE: Ps!!! Be sure to leave an email addy or a way for me to get a hold of you if you win (not every name I'm seeing has a clickable link :))
Hi everyone! Jodi here with the results from the 3rd week in our ReMe blog hop. I'm a day late and apologize! I got wrapped up in trying to fix some technology issues with my new computer that have consumed me for the last couple of days. Don't you love when things like that happen? It's (kinda) all good now, so lets not wait any longer before we announce the results!!!!
Congratulations to both of our winners and thank YOU to everyone who joined in our our first ever blog hop for ReMe! We are excited to bring to you a variety of events in the future, some destination getaways in a creative and relaxing atmosphere and soon to come, shorter one or two day workshop offerings in and around the Carolinas.
As a thank you--please stop by my Tutorial page on my website for a FREE collage sheet to use in your personal journals.
Stay tuned for our final stop on the blog hop where all of the instructors are joining in for one BIG giveaway, coming this Friday, February 28th! Believe me, you are not going to want to miss it!!
Congratulations Tori!!