Lifebook 2018--Save 20% Now!

Hello Friends!  

What a great ride Lifebook 2017 has been, it's been such an honor to be among this trip of instructors and amazing students. I've enjoyed every minute. I'm so grateful to my friend, Tamara Laporte for having me for the second time!

While I won't be partaking as a teacher in 2018, I will be as a student and champion of all things Lifebook. In case you are interested in joining in on the fun, check out what is changing for the better & enjoy!

Life Book 2018

New & Improved, Bigger & Better! 

2018 is a special &; exciting year for Life Book because the launch of LB2018 coincides with the publication of Tamara's new book (all about Life Book) AND she is going to make the Life Book offer more holistic by opening the course up to other art forms (like clay work, photography and writing) plus she is also bringing in some more wellness experts that will support you on your wellness/ personal development journey!! It’s very much in line with her very first vision for Life Book when she started dreaming up the concept in 2011! :)

The key differences/ extras this year are: 

• Virtual Life Book Gift (or Swag) Bag!!! :D Everyone who signs up to Life Book gets a virtual ‘goodie bag’ filled with things like: high res prints (for you to print out), exclusive discount codes from teachers and sponsors, free ebooks and ezines and other awesome stuff! yay! Click here to find out what is in the gift bag!
• Additional healing AND art disciplines (Tamara has invited several other experts who do things like yoga/ aromatherapy/ NVC & mindfulness etc plus other art disciplines like sculpture/ doll making/ photography & writing etc to make the entire healing/ wellness aspect of Life Book more holistic (these offers are on top of the art lessons not instead of).
• Tamara will run several Facebook live sessions (first year she is offering this), these will be in the form of: Check ins/ FAQs/ Impromptu art sessions & They will be recorded and available for those who can’t make the live sessions.
• Life long access to all content (this is the first year she is offering life long access to all content, yay!!)
• She is holding a huge prize draw with 20 prizes or so combined worth of £3000 GBP for all people who sign up to Life Book (not part of the blog hop) – This prize draw can only be entered if you sign up to Life Book, prizes include huge bundles of art supplies and other cool creative and wellness items!
• Price does NOT change from last year!! Even though you’re getting SO MUCH MORE !!! :D

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In a nutshell, this is the Incredible Life Book 2018 offer:

◙ A minimum of 6-8, in depth, Mixed Media Art Lessons plus a Minimum of 4 Bonus Sessions by Tamara  (it usually ends up being more than that though because she gets excited about all the new things she learns and finds it difficult not to share haha!)
◙ 21, in depth, Mixed Media Art Lessons by Spectacular Guest Teachers (see below who the 2018 guest teachers are)
◙ Between 12 – 18 additional arts & craft and wellness sessions with experts in this field (check the teacher profile doc to see what each expert has to offer)
◙ 21 (Smaller) Bonus Activities like: extra PDF prompts & step by steps/ artist interviews/ ATC swaps/ give aways/ audio meditations/ writing prompts etc by Tamara & Guest Teachers
◙ Between 4-6 Facebook Live Sessions with Tamara

Early Bird Discount Code!

If you join Life Book by the end of this month, December 31st, you can get 20% off!!!

Click HERE to join now!

Wanderlust-I'm Teaching This Year!

Exciting News!

Wanderlust is a whole year long journey - an online event offering you videos from 24 guest teachers and 2 resident teachers on a weekly basis (each one is full length, high quality and downloadable), access to the Wanderlust Community with a supportive and friendly atmosphere, where all of the classes are gathered.

Here's a peek at the other teachers this year!!!!! Woohoo! I'm honored to be among such talent!

You will also find  various activities that will stimulate your creativity and motivate you to simply enjoy the process of making art. Together with the class you will also get an exclusive whole year discount to leading art and craft retailers.

 Wanderlust class is the perfect alternative to in-person classes! 

Wanderlust 2018 from Everything Art 


Buy Wanderlust 2018 before 31st December 2017 and save 20%! Early Bird Price - £79! (regular price £99) 

Join us by signing up HERE.

Oklahoma Artists!

Well actually, calling all artists who want to  jump into my 2 day Zen Painting class in Edmond Oklahoma-registration just opened at My Heart's Fancy!

This is my first time in this area teaching  and am absolutely thrilled to be one of their newest guest instructors at this lovely shop!    Come be inspired, you'll be amazed at what we can create together!

This class is appropriate for both beginners and more seasoned artists.  We all start off at the same place and 'bloom' from there.    Gentle guidance and encouragement, expert understanding of materials and process,  experienced leader-you'll find my workshop easy to follow and well organized so we all can flourish.

For more information, be sure to stop over to My Heart Fancy's blog by clicking HERE.

Until next time...artfully yours,

Jodi Ohl

The Fun Has Begun! Art, Black Friday Specials and MORE!

It's that time again!  Turkey Day is almost here! Prepare yourself for fun around the dinner table--I can only imagine the conversations that we are all in store for with our beloved family members this year!   Better bring extra Turkey Cocktails :)))) 

Seriously, thank you guys for all that you do-following me on the blog for all these years as well as for all the encouragement along the way!   Would you believe that this blog is 10 years old this year???  Holy cow!  

I'm grateful beyond words!  Many thanks..many thanks!   With that said--here are some of the Black Friday treats I have in store for you this year.  (If you are a newsletter subscriber, there just may be some extra EXTRA bonuses!!  If you aren't one yet-be sure to sign up today!  

Black Friday Specials:

Creative Workshop-  Sale prices:  11/23-11/29/2016

Zen Painting:  Save big!  Regular 109 now $95

Dirty Flirty Birds:  Super Special!  40% off!  Regular 99.00  Now $59.40

All other workshops, 30% including:

•          Podtastic
•          Grunge Ink
•          Sweet Art
•          Who Are You
•          Fun with Faux Encaustics
•          Fearless Faux Encaustics
•          Behind You

Colourarte    Sale prices valid  11/23-11/29/2016 

All workshops 30% off:

Including:

·         Texturize This

·         Twinks on Yupo

·         Painterly in Pink

·         Extreme Portraits

·         Funky Little Cityscapes

Let's end this post with a fun giveaway!!   

Last July, I had the honor to work with Mary Beth Shaw, Nathalie Kalbach, and Gina Rossi Armfield at Art Journaling Live 3 at the Great American Scrapbook Convention. Boy did we have fun!  4 different approaches to art journaling, tons of laughs,lots of creating went on between all of us and our fantastic audience of students.     This event is now available on DVD  but for one lucky blog follower of mine...well this fun dvd could be yours!  But wait...there's more!!

 I also have one brand spankin' new set of 24 water colors for that same winner...I love these water colors as they are highly pigmented and the biggie...affordable!   Both of these items together are valued at just under 100.00! Wahooohoo!  What a great way to start off the holiday season!!

How to win this giveaway?   How about tell me something you are grateful for this year.  We could all use a dose of positivity along with creativity!   Leave a comment for an entry,  share this post and come back and let me know you shared with your friends and followers and you can get one extra entry. PLEASE be sure to leave your email so I can contact you.  I'm a pretty good detective but it takes a lot of time to hunt folks down needlessly :)))  xoxo

**Winner will be chosen at Random on Wednesday, November 30th.******



Thank you so much for stopping by today!  I hope you have a wonderful Thanksgiving with your friends and family!  

 Please keep checking the blog over the next several weeks! I have tons of great things coming up that I think you will LOVE :) 

 Drop by my Etsy shop if you are in the neighborhood!!  Tons of great items available in all price ranges for you or the art lover  in your family!

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!

Wow! A Year of Creativity at a Special Price!

Just a quickie post to let you know that Tam has extended her 20% off sale for Lifebook 2017 for EVERYONE!  Originally it was just supposed to be for alumni, but she and her team made the decision to include everyone in the special pricing!

  Really even if the class was not on sale, you'd get a HUGE amount of content for the price!  Now that she is offering a discount, you can't go wrong! Read on for the code!

I hope you decide to join us! I'm teaching again for the second time for the class (originally I was a part of their first year launch, so I'm super excited to be back again this year)!

To take advantage of the 20% off sale, simply enter 

Fireworks2017

at checkout!

To sign up for this amazing year long workshop,  stop by this page HERE and your can read all about it and choose your package!

Be sure to stop by the blog for tomorrow's edition of Friday Favs!  Last week's post was a huge success so I've decided to make it a part of my weekly articles.

To check out last weeks Friday Favs--click HERE!

Until next time!

Jodi Ohl

Big Day! Our Winners Revealed!!

Today is the big day!  I got up fairly early to draw a couple names as soon as I could so you all wouldn't have to wait any longer and I'm soooooo excited for these two ladies who will be joining me and tons of other Zen Painting Peeps in just a couple of weeks.....

Two winners are::::Drum Roll please!!! 


One random winner was chosen and that winner is---




Li Li Wee said...

Zen to me is not just about being calm and at peace. It's about embracing chaos . It's about embracing the yin and yang energy.. IT'S ABOUT BEING PRESENT AND EMBRACING 'WHAT IS' AT THE CURRENT MOMENT!!

What I will benefit from the workshop?
I am hoping to overcome myself doubt and fear of creating through your style of art.

Thank you for the opportunity

5:35 AM 

And one winner was chosen because I was compelled by their story.......

Becky Collins said...  

Zen for me today is different than it was just one week ago. On 9/9 I had a double mastectomy and will be laid up for quite a few weeks. So as I lay here this first week I'm clearing my mind(because it's too painful to even color) clearing my mind of all negative thoughts and feelings that come with being diagnosed with cancer.the new path I'm on has been sweet thus far because it's brought my husband and I some needed together time, while he's been my care giver he's also slowed me down. And that is where ZEN is for me these days. It's in the quiet, it's in the mind. But soon it will be on paper and it's that day that keeps me going! Thank you for giving all of us the opportunity to win a seat!! I hope to come visit you at your shop when I'm well enough.

2:28 PM 

LiLi and Becky, please contact me at jodiohl@hotmail.com to claim your spot in the class! :))

Honestly,  ALLL the stories you shared were so compelling. I enjoyed reading them and most likely will go back to the post and re-read  them time and time again.  So many ideas were shared on how YOU find your place of peace and comfort, I think it just goes to show you how much we all need to find whatever you want to call it...Zen moments, peaceful moments, a state of calm or reflection.

  My hope that my class may play a small part in that quest for those that join it, or  through the art that will be born from its inspiration.

Once again, congratulations going out to both the winners...I am so happy for you!  Thank YOU all for joining in on this fun giveaway, and I sure do appreciate the Zen Love you showed me by your thoughtful comments and social media shares/accolades!  xoxo

If you'd like to join in on the workshop, there still is time to participate as it will launch on October 5th!  Click HERE to read more about it and or to register!

Join in on my newsletter so you are the first to hear about  new collections, classes , product recommendations, words of wisdom, and of course, giveaways and or specials monthly!  Thank you so much, and until next time....

Live to create, Create to Live.  

Use your gifts to make the world a better place, whatever those gifts are.

Jodi

Life Book 2017-Big Announcement and GIVEAWAY!!

UPDATED:   Entries are now closed for the giveaway but please check out the post to read more about Lifebook 2017.

To see who won the class, please stop by this POST for the big reveal!


Hello everyone!

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 even MORE exciting news is that I can give away 1 space on this amazing year long art course! Keep reading if you want to find out more about Life Book 2017  and if you want to find out how you can win a spot! :)

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 give-away and blog hop! :)


 I can give away 1 space on Life Book 2017 to 1 lucky winner, yay! :) And if you follow the blog hop (see below for links and dates) you can up your chances of winning a space by entering all the other give-aways also! :)


How to enter the give-away:
1. Share this give-away on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram or Google+  Here's a link so you can easily share:  http://bit.ly/2bVTCGc
2. Sign up to my newsletter if you aren’t already on my list by clicking HERE.
3. Leave a comment below letting us know why you would love to join Life Book 2017.
4. Come back for a second entry by letting me know you shared this post and signed up for my newsletter  (see #2)


I will announce the winner on Tuesday, September 27^th, 2016!


Here is the list of the other amazing teachers who will be teaching on Life Book – they too will be giving away a spot on Life Book so go check them out and enter their give-aways! :)

Date Artist/ Teacher Site

5th September 2016 Tamara Laporte http://www.willowing.org/blog/
6th September 2016 Jodi Ohl http://sweetrepeats.blogspot.com
7th September 2016 Susana Tavares http://ateliersusanatavares.blogspot.com
8th September 2016 France Papillon http://www.france-papillon.com/blog
9th September 2016 Shelley Klammer http://intuitivecreativity.typepad.com/
10th September 2016 Amber Kuileimailani Bonnici
http://www.theradiantmama.com/
11th September 2016 Donna Mulholland http://www.donnamulhollandstudio.com/blog
12th September 2016 Mandy van Goeije https://www.mandyvangoeije.com/blog/
13th September 2016 Jennifer Mercede http://www.jennifermercede.com/blog/
14th September 2016 Misty Mawn http://www.mistymawnart.com/blog/

WOWZA--this a stellar line up once again this year!  Thank you for joining us today and be sure to get your comments in for a chance to win a spectacular spot in the upcoming Life Book 2017 course!!!


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 BUT the best sale price right now will be ending 9/14 so be to register soon to get an even better deal!!

Phew! 

That's it for now! I hope you have a wonderful day!  Don't forget to get in on the drawing for a Life Book 2017 spot by commenting and following the rules listed above!

Good luck!!

Jodi