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!!

Wrap it up!! Black Friday starts now!!!

Upcoming Events and Black Friday SPECIALS!!!

I'm super duper excited to be offering a teen art journaling class up at our studio/gallery located in Vass, NC, "Creative Studios, NC".  on 12/19/15.  We only have a few spaces left so if you are in the area, be sure to give us a call and register. We will re-open on Saturday 11/28/15 after a short break for the holidays :)  PS..Saturday is going to be rocking with make and takes,  and a Shop and Tour Handmade Moore event. Check out our Facebook page for the event for more details (including our after party at the shop!)

Black Friday Specials already in effect for several of my online classes!!

Podtastic:  Save 25.00!  

Funky Little City Scapes,  Save 25.00!

Save 15.00 off of all my other work shops over at Colourarte!

BTW..you also get a 30.00 coupon for product in the Colourarte shop which includes Twinking H20s, Silks Acrylics and more!

WHAT????? Downloads for some of my new DVDs are as low as 5.99!!

Check out more titles  by clicking the image below! 

Stay tuned! There's more goodies to come throughout the weekend!!! Including a NEW ONLINE class pre-registration opening with a Black Friday special pricing!!!!!!

That's a wrap for now!  

Wishing you and yours a very Happy Thanksgiving! 

So Grateful!

Wow...I just have to say that I've been blown away at the response to my upcoming workshop pre-sale,  "Pod-Tastic",  I was a little hesitant to do a pre-registration sale during Black Friday-Cyber Monday weekend for fear it would get lost in the shuffle with all the other holiday sales and frankly everyone's family time, but you guys have grabbed a hold of what surely is going to be a great way to ring in the new year.  If you didn't hear about the special, the class will retail at 85.00 for unlimited access 24/7 with upwards of 3-5 hours of class content to be released January 7th.

For this weekend through Monday, we are offering a 20.00  off pre-release special.  Maybe you should  tell 'Santa' or any other gift giving elf in your world that you want it for the holidays..wink wink :)    Here is a sample picture of some of my own "Pod" paintings I've done and a peek at what you will be working on too should you decide to join in on this hugely popular class!

I know...fun, right???  As you can see we will be creating colorful loose paintings full of doodles, unique marks, writing, a texture and more.  Journal work and creative prompts will be thrown in for good measure which will keep you inspired for months, perhaps years to come!  The class will open on January 7th but you can take advantage of the sale this weekend during our pre-registration event.

For more information on the class and to sign up, click HERE! :)

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Perhaps you want to get started learning uber cool 'schtuff''  well over at Icreateflix.com I have a variety of classes being offered for this shopping holiday weekend at 25% off.  For this special there is a different code to use each day.  Today's code is  "cyber14" . At check out simply add this to coupon code field and you will receive the special.  You know the drill.  :))

  Check out all my classes offered at iCreateflix.com  by clicking HERE !

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I hope you've enjoyed your holiday weekend immensely,  for those that are traveling back from your celebrations and gatherings-be safe and use your memories to fuel the holiday spirit today and every day :)   There's so much to be grateful for both big and small, but I think we all can agree, the biggest thing we can't put a price on or undervalue-is time spent with those we love.  It's the memories that will live on in our hearts for years and years, right? :))


Until next time--Jodi

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Stop by my Etsy shop to see what's new!

Be Mine Coupon Code

Just  a quickie post to let you know I am offering some additional 'love' today in the form of a pop up sale in my shop!

Use coupon code: "bemine"  to save 15% off of your purchase today only for Valentine's Day!

I hope you are surrounded by those you love today and have a very special day. Stay warm!!!!:)

 

I'll be back a bit later to tell you about our next stop in the ReMe blog hop...stay tuned!

Celebrate!

Happy Monday Morning to everyone!!!   I am sorry for the delay in announcing the winner to Texturize This!   Some things came up yesterday and I wasn't able to get to it, but here we are today and I want to send out a BIG HUGE congratulations to......

 

Random Number Generator Min: Max: Result: 22  

who is number 22??

It would be Jackie Smith!  

Whooohooo Jackie!  Congratulations!!! 

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I also did a separate drawing for my existing students and the winner of the goody assortment is:

  Victoria Burgess Ooooh. Yummy! Off to share the blog link. 

Congratulations, Tori!!!!!

What fun to start a dreary cold Monday!

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In other news, I was featured in Dreaming in Color/ Splash of Color's newsletter this weekend for several of my classes! How exciting is that?   

One of my classes, Painterly in Pink is on sale currently for 50.00 for Black Friday (WEEK...we start early!) which is a 15.00 savings!

Read more about it here!

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Stay tuned everyone, I have even more specials for the week ahead for you!!!  Let's kick off the holiday season right with savings for YOU!

Happy Monday!

UPDATED: The end of the road....blog hop, sale and more!

Final Destination Blog Visit!


Our last and final blog destination belongs to and this is the final location where you'll find the last TWO words left in our secret word collection.


Pick up the last two words here.
Bring ALL your secret words here.

CLICK HERE FOR THE SECRET WORD

All Entries will Close May 5

Winners will be Announced May 7 at : ArtfulGathering.com

Hello Friends...well this is the last blog hop post and it ends with our very good friends at Jerry's Artarama, so if you've collected all the secret words, this will be your final pick up point where you can submit to enter to win an awesome gift certificate to our favorite art store!! Read on for more details. At the end of this post I am also including some very special reminders about things I have going on so don't miss out on all the goodness!!

Winners will be drawn at random through random.org. One winner will be chosen to win the $200 e-card gift certificate to Jerry's Artarama, and two winners will be chosen at random to win a $25 e-gift card to Jerry's Artarama.

Please leave all the necessary contact info with your secret words in the moderated comment section of Artful Gathering's Hop Page.

Thank you so much for hopping with us and we look forward to seeing you at Artful Gathering 2012. Special thanks to Jerry's Artarama, Artful Gathering's prize sponsor of the blog hop event.

Good Luck, and thank you for playing!


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Maybe you're getting Spring fever and wanting to unleash your creative juices....maybe you are looking for some new techniques to try out or some familiar ones to brush up on....maybe you want to enjoy an art class but you can't get away to go to one.....you're curious, you are talented, you are adventurous, and have a desire to learn, grown and be all that you can be. I can help you with that!! I am offering 4 online classes currently over at Creative Workshops and they are now on sale for $20.00 off the list price!!  This offer is a LIMITED time only offer, good now thru 

April 30th so don't delay, stop by today and sign up.

Oh did I mention that all classes are open ended and available 24/7.  This means you can work at your leisure, you can finish your projects in 6 weeks or you can finish them in 6 months...whatever is best for you!!

To purchase the classes , click on the links here:

Fun with Faux Encaustics

Artistic Journaling Your Way

Let's Face It

Fearless Faux Encaustics

Hope to 'see' you in class!!!


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Today is the last day for my 20% off discount sale in my Etsy shop...so if you have your eye on something today is the day to pick it up!!

Stop over to see what's going on at Sweet Repeats Studio Shoppe  

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Don't forget, next Saturday I will be showing my new work at Springfest in Southern Pines, NC from 10-4.  The festival is located in the historic downtown area on both sides of Broad street...with over 150 vendors, there will be something for everyone (especially in my booth!..lol....I've been working really hard to fill price points at every level so my art is accessible to all...hope you come out and take a look!!)

Till we meet again, may your life be a "Sea of Love" hope, happiness, and gratitude...

Online Workshop Sale and MORE!!!!

Here we go kids...I promised all month long that I would dish out some AWESOME specials, giveaways, sales and more throughout my "Grand Opening" so to speak of Sweet Repeats Studio Shoppe,  Art by Jodi Ohl  so let's continue the momentum of this POST  (hurry  time runs out on the 5th to enter)and keep the fun going!   What's up next?  As some of you may know, one of my creative partners is Gail Schmidt of Shabby Cottage Studios and  Creative Workshops 

...Gail took me under her wing helped me get started hosting online mixed media workshops, most of which I've held over at her Creative Workshop site over the last few years.  I have to say, that the teaching experience and technical skills I have gained from instructing online has been invaluable to me as an  emerging artist and creative teacher.   I've met so many wonderful individuals who have taken my workshops that it really just keeps inspiring me to do more and more and more.  If you have yet to take one my classes this is the PERFECT time  join in on the fun.  For the ENTIRE month of October, I will be offering a Buy One, Get One 50% sale on three of my classes : 

 

Let's Face It

 

Artistic Journaling....Your Way

Fun with Faux Encaustic

Heck...since you are here right now....let's not wait until October first kiddies...let's start the sale now!  

How do you take advantage of this special?  Purchase any two workshops of the three and you will get a REFUND for 1/2 of the second workshop. Our shopping cart doesn't allow for bogos but this is one way we can work around the system!    This gives you a savings of $22.50 off the regular price of one of the workshops.  That's a hard deal to beat especially since the work shops are OPEN ENDED which means they are a self study course throughout which you can watch the videos over and over again at your convenience (if you are like me and up at 3:00 am...you can watch the videos and create alongside of me:) The workshops are guaranteed to be up for at least one year so you will have PLENTY of time to take the courses and work through all of the projects.      Click on any of the above images or links to read more about the classes.  *Remember this special is off my classes only and will end on October 31st.  

I'm going into day three of my new job and I can tell you that life is crazy, chaotic at times, exciting, a little stressful (mostly because of all my to-dos), and through it all I'm still loving it :)  I would hope so with only three days into the adventure...lol...but I digress....one of the BIG events I've been preparing new work for is the Norcross Art Festival in Ga this weekend (October 1st and 2nd).  I am THRILLED to go back for the second year in a row.  Even without an art show, the town of Norcross is delightful and charming, add 135 or so artists and a festival that is top notch, well you have all the makings of a fantastic time.  Featured here are two of my new pieces I'll be bringing to the show which are slightly different then my current work...I do like to play with abstracts every here and there and these pieces contain all the facets of my style (texture, layers, slightly grungy, edgy,) but in a more subdued color palette.  Okay so I did add some pops of bold colors but who's counting! ;)

This is my favorite of the new pieces, "Baby Gemstones" 12 x 12.  I love the little delicate bubbles appearing as well as the rich texture that begs to be touched.  What does the change in 'programs' say about me?  Not sure...lol...maybe its just saying that a girl can change her 'wardrobe' every here and there...sometimes we need to change our direction a bit to find the best route to get to the place we heading towards in the first place.  Not saying I'm going in this direction forever, it's perhaps a 'rest stop' along the way as I take a breather before moving on to my next collection.  Ya...that's a good way to put the change in direction. It's welcome rest stop along the way.  I hope you love it as much as I do.  If you are in the neighborhood, please stop in my booth and say hi this weekend!  I better get going...still lots more to do. I may not sleep for 4 days friends!  Someone PLEASE bring me some coffee!!  xoxo Jodi

Lots of Creative Goodness!

Whoooosh!  Lots going on here over the last few weeks and it doesn't stop here....my artful life is gearing up for one busy season this summer and into the fall and I couldn't be more excited to share this awesome news.....my blog is featured in the new issue of Artful Blogging!! Amazing is all I can say!  I've been drooling over this publication ever since it came out and loving all the featured artists and writers issue after issue, and now....here it is, I'm actually a part of the publication!  Talk about a dream come true.  They featured LOTS of my art as well as several journal pages....I'm kinda half blushing over a few of the entries I had on the journal pages...lol...I was in a very sad ticked off mood when I completed one of the pages last year and wouldn't you know, that's one that they chose to feature!  Maybe it was that emotion that resonated with the editors, whatever is the case, I'm happy to share myself with those that are interested in my art or even ramblings about my topsy turvy life!  If you haven't seen the issue on your news stands, you can purchase online HERE.

I'm super excited to be traveling to Ga for the art festival in Dunwoody!  I've never done this show before but I heard it is one not to miss, so if you are in the Dunwoody/Atlanta Ga and available this Mother's Day weekend, be sure to plan on visiting the festival!   Added bonus, there will be plenty of opportunity to pick up a beautiful and unique gift for Mom! (can you spy one of my paintings in their website banner???!!!!)

Lots of 'goings' on, be sure to check out the Spring issue of my Artsy Newsletter by clicking HERE.

 

Last weekend we enjoyed a wonderful turn out for the annual arts and crafts festival in Southern Pines, NC "Spring Fest".   It is now my 3rd  year doing this show which was also my first show ever. Hard to believe it's been that long!! 

For more pictures of my booth during the show, please click on HERE to go to my flickr photo set.

That's about all for now...Thank you from the bottom of my heart for stopping by and sharing your precious time with me!  Until next time,  may you have lots of moments of laughter, joy, and creative goodness in your world.

Hope to see you in GA this weekend!

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PS.....Don't forget, there's two ways to save on my art running now through Mother's Day....Hurry don't delay!  Click HERE for more info!

Thank YOU Sale....

http://www.etsy.com/listing/37641348/green-apple-village-imagine-6-x-12

I hope your Thanksgving was wonderful, it was so good today to just take my time cooking, not go anywhere, relax, eat good food and enjoy family. Usually it's rush rush rush, work and more work, eat on the go, or eat something whipped up quickly....not really taking time to savor and enjoy it all.  Of course now, I must admit I'm laying in bed with my laptop posting this because I'm worn out from all the festivities. It's a good worn out today though.  Even though I might not fit in my work clothes tomorrow, I'm feeling satisfied and grateful for my many blessings :)

Here's  a THANK YOU  discount to my loyal customers and  potential new friends, after Thanksgiving sale in my Etsy shop tonight and through Friday:

20% off any item at checkout

Enter coupon code

BlackFriday2010

Here's to feeling full but satisfied and immensely grateful, may you have a wonderful holiday season!

Let's Face It New Online Work Shop and a GIVEAWAY!

Let’s Face It
“A creative discovery of ourselves, using paint, collage, portraits, and journal writing as forms of expression”
By Jodi Ohl

"Let’s Face It" is a new online work shop offered by Jodi Ohl and hosted over at Creative Workshops on ning.  Through videos and written instructions, students will create their own visual journal on a children’s board book focused on exploring their inner selves through portrait painting using a variety of mixed media techniques. “Let’s Face It”, we are constantly reinventing ourselves, discovering who we are, who we were, and where it is that we want to go in the world. How do we want to be remembered when we are gone? What is it that we are truly searching for? We will work on answering some of those questions as we play in the safety of our personal journals. No experience required, just come to class with a healthy desire to learn, explore, and most of all, create! Be ready to get messy and feel INSPIRED!

Open date: September 27th, 2010

Cost: $45.00 plus supplies

Type of class: This class will be offered as an open ended workshop.

Support during the class: Students will have a forum where they can chat with the instructor and other students, share photos of their work in progress and finished work. The instructor will be available via email for private questions.

Time Frame to do the exercises: While all of your videos will be accessible at one time, the suggested time frame needed to work on each exercises depends on how quickly you work. It takes me approximately 2-3 days to work on one page, but that’s how I work, some people may work more quickly and others may need a week or more to work on a page.

Frequently asked questions:

Do you have to know how to paint in order to enjoy this class?

Absolutely not, but this class will use primarily use paint to illustrate the exercises and techniques.

What is an open ended class?

An open ended class means that while the class goes live on a specific date, there are no due dates or formal structure to how long you have to work on each video. The videos will be available on our website for your viewing 24hrs a day, 7 days a week other than any regularly scheduled maintenance on the website or internal maintenance from Creative Work Shops. While you can download the instructions and supply list, you will have to view the videos on the website.


Jodi Ohl is a mixed media artist residing in Aberdeen, NC. She has two sons ages 10, and 16 and balances a day job with her creative adventures as a mixed media artist, writer, and instructor. Published in a variety of internationally known magazines such as Cloth Paper Scissors, Somerset Studios, Studios, and Holiday and Celebrations, she often shares her distinctly textured and whimsical painting techniques and creative processes. Represented by Swank Handmade Market in Southern Pines, NC, Circa Gallery in Asheboro, NC, and Collector’s Café in Myrtle Beach. She also offers work for sale via Etsy at www.lucysweetlucy.etsy.com. She welcomes visitors over at her blog Sweet Repeats found at www.sweetrepeats.blogspot.com. Feel free to write to Jodi at johl3@windstream.net .

Exciting news!  I will also be offering a FREE Class as we jumpstart the promotion for my new work shop!
  How to enter?   By leaving a comment on this blog post  you will automatically be entered into the giveaway.  If you you help me promote this class by linking back to this post and snagging the promo picture, you'll get a second entry.  Simply come back to the post with a link to your promo post!
You can also enter by making a comment on my face book fan page found here to be considered for the drawing (I'll have a special post you must comment on :):
Jodi Ohl

If you sign up for the class during the time frame of the promotion, you will also be entered into the drawing automatically.  I would refund the class tuition if you were the winner.

*if I get over 100 entries, I will offer another giveaway so spread the word!!!

Entries will be taken from August 15th through August 30th.  Winner announced September 1st!

Pearfect Art

In between packing, working and holding classes, I've been painting a bit to get ready for an upcoming show in October. I've had 6 months to get ready for it, and umm....well, just like most things when I think time is on my side, I put it off till the last minute to really put the pedal to the medal and get busy. Actually I have prepared quite a bit already but not where I want to be. These cute little paintings were a 'Pear-fect' diversion from a big project I had completed after several months. It was fun to play around with a funky still life. What do you think? Should I do more?

True to my style, I've incorporated a lot of texture and a few main colors. I like to work with surprising but complimentary colors in a limited color palette. I just LOVE dreaming up or being inspired by color combinations!! I'm trying to restrain myself as I dream of what I'm going to style my new home in so it doesn't look like a crayon box in every room!

Speaking of color, last night I held another class at Swank in Southern Pines, Mixed Media Portraits and it was so much fun! I really think I'm beginning to find my groove. One of my next goals is to teach at a major mixed media retreat but I need to get a few more workshops under my belt before I apply to something like Art and Soul or one of the other many big art fests. A girl can dream though, right?

What else...ohhhh I have a sale going on over in my Etsy shop-25% off any one item! To redeem, simply check out with a message to buyer saying Sweet September and I'll refund you the difference via paypal. Stock up no for the holidays! I have some new items to list this week so stay tuned!

Lunch is about over, so better get back to work. Hope you are having a great week!

Riding The Wave

Yesterday I walked out in the ocean until I was shoulder deep in the water,and then leaned back and let my legs lift up off the sand. As the water calmly allowed me to float along, I prepared myself for the inevitable wave to rush over me and lead me back to the shore. I was not disappointed. With all the faith I had in me that I would be carried along and not washed under, I felt the power of the tide rise me up from the deepest core. I had no control of where I was going, I only knew that I was moving forward with a rush. It all started with lifting my feet up and giving into what was happening around me. What a peaceful feeling taking your feet out of the sand.

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I'm going on vacation soon but wanted to share with you a special sale in my etsy shop:

End of month Sale...now through June 30th: 8.00 prints (5 x 7) or 8 x10; and 25% off any other item in my shop!!! Now's the time to stock up! Simply purchase your item and wait for a revised in voice from me prior to paying!!

Sweet Repeats Studio Shoppe

Since I will be going away, the sale is ending quickly. All orders will be shipped by Thursday this week.

Hurry--don't miss out, I will be pulling some originals to go to galleries around NC in the next couple of weeks so if you see something, don't delay!!

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This week, try lifting your feet up and see where the wave takes you!