21 Secrets Special Announcement

I'm so thrilled to announce that 

21 SECRETS Spring 2016 Is Here! 

You know that there is no right or wrong way to art journal.  But art journaling in the company of other artists is an adventure all of its own and that’s what 21 SECRETS is about! It's an opportunity to art journal side-by-side with 21 talented, passionate, and incredibly generous artists without ever leaving home.

I am thrilled to be a part of this, and will be teaching a course about creating tissue paper transparencies that will be a beautiful versatile tool in your art journaling.  

You can read all about my class and the twenty other classes here!

Here's what you get: a 150+ page downloadable eBook filled with 25+ hours of videos, full colored photos, templates, and clear instruction that will inspire and deepen the way you approach art journaling.

Here's when you get it:  All the content - all at once - on March 28!  

Here's how long you have to use it:  FOREVER!  21 SECRETS is designed to fit into your busy life and schedule without having to rush through and worry about meeting another deadline.

Here's who's teaching you:  The other amazing teachers are Amy Maricle, Annie Hamman, Ardith Goodwin, Catherine Cote, Connie Solera, Cynthia Morris, Dina Wakley, France Papillon, Galia Alena, Ivy Newport, Jodi Ohl, Lisa Cheney, Marieke Blokland, marla Baguette, Meghan Genge, Robin Laws, Sandra Duran Wilson, Susie Lafond, Tori Weyers and Victoria Clark.  Wow - what a line up!

Here's how much it costs:  $98 - a great price for so much content.  BUT... if you sign up between today and February 19, you get $10 off!  So take advantage of the early bird special by using coupon code "spring secret" and receive 21 different art journaling classes for $88!

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Please note: Each teacher is given an affiliate code for registration.  If you purchase the class through my page, I will get a percentage of the enrollment fee as part of my compensation.  So of course I would appreciate it if you use this link to register for the class.  Thank you in advance xo.

I hope to see you in the classroom!

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How Online Classes Can Jumpstart Your Creativity

The New Year is chock full of lots of inspiration in the form of online classes.  While I love in person classes, taking a class on line can allow you to experiment in the privacy of your own home and at your own pace.  

From Rae Missigman's lesson.

I signed up for the Documented Life Project and Creative Jumpstart 2016.   I haven't jumped into  DLP 2016 yet, but Creative Jumpstart has truly captivated me.  The first thing I think upon waking is - what does Nathalie Kalbach have in store for us today? I can't wait to watch the video, which goes live daily at 7AM EST!  This year, Nat has picked different famous artists and asked mixed media artists to "jump off" of their styles.  You still have lots of time to jump in.

Here's what I created in the first week, which was inspired by Matisse.

Inspiration from Julie Balzer's lesson.

Inspiration from Carmen Sanchez's lesson

Inspiration from Joanne Sharpe's lesson

Can you see Matisse's inspiration?    But do they still look like "me?"  Do you have a favorite?  I'd love to know!

Like my online classes, Creative Jumpstart 2016 is completely downloadable - you can watch the videos as many times as you like.  I'm glad because I'm learning a lot!

If you haven't already - please connect with me here:

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How to Quiet the Inner Critic and Manifest Your Inner Art Goddess

We all have an inner critic - a negative voice that holds us back by whispering fear and caution in our heads.  How do we quiet the inner critic so that our creativity can blossom and flourish?

She is inside us for a reason - maybe she thinks her job is to protect us from embarrassment or failure.  Maybe she is protecting us from the judgment of an old art teacher or a critical parent...  

By acknowledging her voice, we can convince her to relax and soften, allowing us to manifest our inner art goddess and all the positive affirmations she has for us. 

Noreen With a Her Work in Progress

I would like to teach you my techniques for doing this in my newest online class, Embrace Your Inner Art Goddess.  

Techniques in this class include creating a rich, atmospheric background, bright patterned collage papers, some face painting techniques, and more. 

The class includes lifetime access to two full length, downloadable videos, a pdf file, and access to a secret Facebook group where we can connect and share work.

It's $9.99 until  December 20, and then will go to it's everyday price of $24.99.  So purchase it, download it - it's yours forever!






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Why An Open Heart is the Only Rational Answer

Windows and Doors Stencil  Available on Society6

With the horrific bombings and shootings in Paris last week, fear-mongering is running rampant - politicians and ordinary people are reacting in anger, and urging closing off, shutting down, turning in.  But bombs and hatred will never win against terrorists.  People turn to violence when they have no hope, no options.  The true weapons against terrorism are education, employment, hope, compassion and love.  We need MORE love, not more fear.

Medallions Stencil, Cascading Leaves Stencil, Falling Feathers Stencil and Hamsa Stamp

As an artist, my response is to make art and thus these images in my art journal.  Open doors.  Think of "others" as the same as me, with the same hopes, dreams and fears.  Think of my ancestors who were rejected and shunned because they were different.

The worst thing these attacks can do is close our hearts and take away our humanity.  Don't let that happen.

Kim Geiser created this beautiful coloring page as a free gift and plea to "Please Love More."  As she says, "Please share, print, use this picture and allow it to remind us to use our powers for good. "

by Kim Geiser Studios http://persimmonsgal54220.blogspot.com/2015/11/please.html

And just a reminder:

The last day to purchase these downloadable online classes for $9.99 is 11/23! Then they go to their normal price of $24.99.  So if you're interested, purchase them, download them, and do them at your convenience!

Your comments make me so happy and let me know you were here. I read and treasure every comment and will happily answer any questions as soon as I can.

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Giveaway Alert for Creating From Your Soul

I'm honored to be a guest today on "Creating from Your Soul," a 21 day FREE online series of interviews with artists sharing tips and techniques. She is interviewing 21 artists this month so be sure to sign up so you can see the video interviews with little demos and giveaways.

Leave a comment today, letting me know your thoughts on my interview and the series in general.  I will pick one commenter to win this 3 x 3" canvas, entitled "Intent."  Free shipping anywhere in the world.

Also, have you checked out my new online classes?  They're $9.99 for only 9 more days!  After 11/23, they will be $24.99.  They are yours forever - so buy them at the reduced price, download them and save them for when it's convenient for you to do at your leisure!

UPDATE: and the winner is!  I have reached out to Loulou and look forward to getting this little canvas to a new home!

Your comments make me so happy and let me know you were here. I read and treasure every comment and will happily answer any questions as soon as I can.

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