Absolutely Abstract!

ReMe Presents:

Absolutely Abstract  3+ Day Workshop

​with Jodi Ohl

Join us  for a 3 day immersion into the world of Abstracts during this fun filled debut workshop and be treated to all the ReMe personalized attention and treats you have come to know and love!

http://www.remeretreats.com/absolutely-abstract.html

Whether you are new to abstract painting or already have your toes dipped into the world of painting and mixed media, you’ll enjoy this expanded class focusing on the many

facets of creating a series of abstract paintings. 

​Jodi will be sharing many exercises and ideas featured in her upcoming published by North Light Books, “Abstracts in Acrylic and Ink” during this brand new class!   Release date-December 26th, 2016

For More Information on This Exciting Event,  Click HERE!

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

Twinks On Yupo with- Jodi Ohl Beginner Workshop by Jodi Ohl - iCreateFlix.com

Just a quickie post to let you know I'm running a super special on one of my online classes. We are expanding our audience by offering this fun filled water media class over at Icreateflix.com.   Officially the class opens on 8/1/14. When you pre-register, we are offering a 15.00 discount off the regular price.  You will have extended access of this class over at Icreateflix which is HUGE.!   Work at you own pace, 24/7!

Did I mention the fact that the folks over at Colourarte are offering the first students to sign up for Twinks on Yupo  a 90 day coupon that can be used multiple times for supply purchases on their webstore?  Order from their extensive catalog of over 200 Twinkling H20 colors!!



*This class features contemporary watercolor painting using Twinkling H20s on Yupo paper.



What are you waiting for?   Join us today and save!



*After 8/1 the price for the class will be 60.00

23  videos and over 4 hours of content!



*This is a re-release of my class so if you've already taken Twinks On Yupo this is the same content as offered on Colourarte.  Please note, the special offer is only for the class on icreateflix.com :)



Twinks On Yupo with- Jodi Ohl Beginner Workshop by Jodi Ohl - iCreateFlix.com





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Stop by my Etsy shop and see what's new~!

Halloween Character Class with Jodi Ohl

Having fun painting with friends during my Halloween Character Class at Swank Coffee Shop and Handmade Market in Southern Pines!

Other notable notes: Click here to view more details Registration is now open for Tamara Laporte's Life Book Class! The students are all ready engaged and SUPER excited to begin this course. Be sure to click the photo for more information then don't delay....sign up today!! This is not just another class, this will be a true experience! I'm honored to be a part of it in several different ways, video class response, PDF files, make and take prompts, journal prompts, an interview and more! Also starting today is a GREAT little giveaway of a new publication from Stampington and Co.....stop over to THIS blog post to read more about this new magazine as well as to enter my giveaway!

Crazy--I went for a week or so without posting and now 2 in one day....that's just how I roll! :)   Stay tuned this week for more adventures plus I will be adding lots of NEW items to my Etsy shop....I sold a ton of stuff at my art shows over the last few weeks (yay)  but I still have lots of new items to share with you!
(check out one of my last shows over on Flickr! ) Norcross, Ga was a great festival, looking forward to going back next year!

Style File with Seth Apter and Other Sunday Ramblings

I woke up this morning to a little note from the AMAZING and TALENTED Seth Apter to let me know that one of my answers to his 6 question poll is featured today in his fluid publication on his blog called  "The Pulse"  for this Style File you will find out how a variety of wonderful artists describe their work.....which isn't really easy for me to do. You think it would be but I sense I am going through a 'change'  a sort of  'artopause' if you will.   I am loving working in abstract organic styles lately, combining that with my whimsical character illustrative compositions sometimes is a push pull....but it's necessary as I grow and develop.  Anyway you look at it,  a girl has a right to change her 'ways' every here and there.   :)  So stop over to Seth's Blog, The Altered Page and check out the interview answers as well as his other wonderful posts from previous blogs.  You'll be captured by the depth of talent he has.

 Happy Sunday Everyone. 

I hope your Labor Day weekend has been relaxing and joyful with friends and family....I'm using the 3 day weekend to 'labor' on lots of art projects in the works including 4 classes and 3 shows coming up as well as finishing my DVD's of my last online class.  It's not really labor when you are doing what you love so I feel blessed that I have the time this weekend to get a leg up on what is going to be the biggest month event wise that I have lined up this year.  OCTOBER 1st is also going to be my first day officially self employed...and I'm going to be celebrating that day with my friends at Norcross Art Festival.  I can't wait, this is one of the best shows I've ever been a part of....colorful, whimsical, unique art and people everywhere. If you are in Norcross Ga or the surrounding areas the first weekend of October, please stop by my booth to say hi. :)

 Some of my newest owl paintings in the color palette of lime green, cobalt blue, deep violet, white and black.  

Friends---Bravery-Discovery-Finding Love (hopefully one day soon again) , Family...are all themes top of mind lately.   I love conveying these inspirational messages through illustrative painting. :)

 Speaking of sharing what I love.....I will be teaching a owl painting class at Art Is...You this October in Danbury, CT  It's a new class I've added for the fun of it all  so if you have checked out the workshops and didn't see anything for Monday.....look again and perhaps this class, "Who Are YOU" while tickle your creative heart!

I'm also working on lots of paintings, fun articrafts, and lots of bits and baubles of supplies to sell during the vendor day on Sunday so don't miss that either!!  Vendor day is open to the public so even if you can't make the retreat, please mark your calender for October 9th as I do not get up that far on the East Coast to vend normally so this is a special occasion!!

Here is an example of one of my more organic shaped abstract paintings I was mentioning earlier in the post that I find myself drawn to....influenced by the art of Jesse Reno and Flora S. Bowley....love those two artists very much.  I think both of their styles are similar on some levels, especially the evolution of their work while Jesse's paintinigs are primitive contemporary abstracts, Flora's a more organic and feminine in nature.  I guess I'm somewhere in between :) One of my artsy dreams is to take a workshop from either one of them and learn in person more about their style and influence. 

"Seek"

I've been kinda slack on adding things to my Etsy shop...mostly because I'm trying to rebuild my body of work from the Spring shows I did and from Gallery filling so I have a good amount of work for October, but with that said...if you see anything on my blog or elsewhere (flickr, facebook) and want to know if it's available, please drop me a line on my personal email  jodiohl@hotmail.com .  I have work in  a lot of different places (including my studio) that is not currently listed.  I am working on a grand reopening of my Etsy shop coming soon just in time for the holiday shopping season and my launch into work as a full time artist.  Stay tuned for more details because it's going to include a NICE shopping giveaway at my shop too.....follow my blog for more details and not to miss this giveaway or any of my new posts.

Also upcoming....summer photograph look back,  'quitting my day job' chronicles,'  new features in a HOT magazine, special technique and tips articles, and more.....Sweet Repeats is going to be another MAIN focus of mine as I launch into this wildly exciting time of my life.     

Till we meet again, Cheers!

Fearless Faux Encaustic Work Shop Tick Tick Tick!

 Don't miss out on the fun in my "Fearless Faux Encaustic Discovery" class! Students are having a blast already playing with backgrounds, learning about collage techniques, testing the waters with a variety of gel mediums....

...playing around with stamping and layering....as well as delightful  mark making!  Have you ever taken an online course before?   One of the advantages of taking an online course is that you truly can work at your own pace, if you want to 'study' at 2 in the morning you can do it! Another huge advantage of online learning is that you have the instructor's (me) attention for 6 weeks or more in most classes.....wowza.  With in person classes you have a set time and when class is over, it's over.    What about making connections with other students???  We have a great dialogue going on in our forums that even though you can't sit down and chat with your classmates, you can certainly develop a friendship and message one another, share stories, ask for feedback, and most of all encourage each other to create!

...in addition to all the wonderful benefits I just mentioned, you also get PDF files that walk you through the steps and in my class, the students are getting a free collage sheet of images of mine to use.    Not bad for over 3 hours worth of videos, 6 weeks plus of teacher/student interaction,  wonderful creative connections made and most of all LOTS of fun without the hassle or expense of leaving home.  .  With that said, going to in person classes is a wonderful experience as well....but it not be accessible to many due to cost or distance.      Don't delay,  class registration is only open until July 30th, 2011!!!  Class cost is $65.00.  Come join me at Fearless Faux Encaustic Discovery!