Saturday, November 14, 2015

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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63 comments:

  1. Hello Jessica, Thank you so much for sharing your energy and passion! I Loved your statement "Nothing you learn in life is ever wasted" "You don't have to do one thing your whole life"
    This really hit home for me as I started creating and painting again after an accident 2.5 years ago that crushed my hand/amputated finger and had to retire from my 23 year career as a nurse anesthetist. BTW I love your Whimsical Art and love the house boxes... :)

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    1. Thank you so much for your kind words and for sharing your journey with me. I am so glad you are painting again.

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  2. Your interview was great. I love your teaching style and enjoy watching and listening to your videos. Thanks for sharing your talent and motivating others to try new things.

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    1. Many thanks Granny G! Thanks for stopping by and leaving such kind words.

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  3. AWESOMENESS I so enjoyed your interview Thank you xo

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  4. It was a pleasure watching your interview today. I love your style of painting and am encouraged by your words. Thank you.

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    1. Thank you so much. I'm glad you stopped by to leave such kind words.

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  5. I enjoyed your interview. I signed up for one of your classes and I'm looking forward to having some time to do it.

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    1. Thank you! I look forward to seeing you in our Facebook group! Please send me a picture of whatever you create!

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  6. Loved the interview this morning and the stencil tips ;) I'm new to mixed media and your ART is such an inspiration!

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    1. Thank you so much. I hope you enjoy the freedom of mixed media - just remember - everything is just a layer!

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  7. Just watched your fabulous interview with Heidi:) I've been a long fan of reductive stencilling (LK Ludwig taught me that technique using one of MaryBeth's stencils in our Artfest class) and makeup sponges rock:) And I just realized I have your Dots and Dashes stencil:) Thank you so much for sharing your creative story and for offering such a wonderful gift. Take care:) Brenda

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    1. Many thanks Brenda. If you make something using the Dots and Dashes stencil, I would love to see it!

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  8. Thanks so much for this opportunity!! I love your artwork, you are a huge inspiration, thanks so much!

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    1. Many thanks Jennifer! Thanks for stopping by and leaving such kind words.

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  9. Thank you for sharing - I enjoyed the interview.

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    1. I'm so glad. I hope it inspired you to get creating!

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  10. Loved the interview! What an interesting life you lead! I do have your hand stencil from Stencil Girl and it's one of my favorites! I hope you continue to be especially blessed in your life and the gifts you have to give the world!!

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    1. Many thanks! Thanks for stopping by and leaving such kind words. If you make something with the hand stencil, please send me a picture. I would love to see whatever you create!

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  11. Loved your interview, can't wait to try the baby wipe technique with my stencils! Your artwork is very inspirational. Thank you for sharing!

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    1. Many thanks Jennifer! Thanks for stopping by and leaving such kind words.

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  12. I really loved your interview this morning Jessica and the tricks with stencils is something I want to try right away. I just got a big bag of cosmetic sponges a few days ago so I am ready to try. Now I will go explore more about you and your art. Thanks so much.
    Joanne

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    1. Thank you Joanne. It's funny how the simplest thing - a cosmetic sponge - can rock your world! It's a good metaphor for life!

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  13. Hi Jessica, I really enjoyed your interview today with Heidi! Thanks for sharing your tips. I'm going to have to get some of your stencils!!

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    1. Many thanks for stopping by and leaving such kind words. If you create anything with one of my stencils, please send me a picture!

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  14. Viewed your interview with Heidi & enjoyed your tip with the stencil & index card. I plan to try it when I art journal. Also, going to sign-up for one of your on-line classes RIGHT NOW. woo hoo!
    njbeadjewelry@yahoo.com

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    1. Many thanks Dusty! Thanks for stopping by and leaving such kind words. I look forward to seeing you in our online class Facebook group!

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  15. Hi Jessica - Thank you for your tips on stenciling. I've got to try the reductive stenciling. You have definitely followed your bliss. It shows in you and your designs. Beautiful!!

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    1. Many thanks for stopping by and leaving such kind words. Happy creating!

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  16. I love the icons of the Russian Orthodox Church. You inspire me to bring them into my work. I' m learningto draw portraits and some of the faces that emerge are quite soulful. I have always been intregued by the reverse or negative images ofstencils. I clean them by using them on paper after I have used the main or positive image of the stencil. It hasnever occurred to me to use a baby wipe to get the same or similar effect. I will try the Matte Medium as well. I've also wanted to use modeling paste through stencils for a textured surface. So many Ideas, now its time to apply them. Thank you for your inspiration!

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    1. Many thanks Annie! Check out this artist: http://www.christinasaj.com She is of Ukrainian descent and incorporates a lot of that iconography in her work.

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  17. Really enjoyd the interview, it was so interesting to learn about your journey and the reductive stencilling technique is something I must try - thanks for sharing your inspiration. I love the canvas and would love to win it of course! :o)xxx

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    1. Thank you so much Annie. I'm sorry you didn't win, but am grateful you stopped by and left such kind words.

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  18. HI Jessica, I can't wait to try the stenciling technique. I've been following you for a few weeks. I'm passionate about mixed media art and interested in working on small canvases and doing your art for my Jewish friends. Thank you.

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    1. My email address is Mary.grn@gmail.com

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    2. Mary, thank you so much for stopping by and leaving such kind words. I'm sorry you didn't win, but hope my interview and the others in this series give you lots of inspiration for your artwork.

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  19. Great interview. I enjoyed learning the info on licensing and that you have a person who takes care of that. I have been watching you on You Tube for awhile now. Thanks for the opportunity to win!

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    1. Karin, thank you so much for stopping by and leaving such kind words. I'm sorry you didn't win, but hope my interview and the others in this series give you lots of inspiration for your artwork.

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  20. Wonderful interview. I had just pulled out your Hamsa stencil to make some gifts. I was confused on the correct orientation and hadn't looked them up yet. Thanks. You are such an inspiration.

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    1. Aw thanks Dee. You are always so kind. You can use the Hamsa either way - just remember that fingers up means protection, and fingers down means blessings. Either way, it's good!

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  21. I just watched your fabulous interview with Heidi. Thanks so much for the explanation of what Hamsa means. Your interview sparked some creative ideas that I'm going to do using your stencils from Stencil Girl Products that I have in my stash. Looking forward to taking one of your online classes! Best, Maria.

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    1. Ri, thank you so much for stopping by and leaving such kind words. I'm sorry you didn't win, but hope my interview and the others in this series give you lots of inspiration for your artwork. If you use one of my stencils, I hope you'll send me a picture of whatever you create!

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  22. I have been faithfully watching all the interviews in this series, and I thoroughly enjoyed watching your interview. I have just started doing art journaling and a little mixed media and really liked the tip you shared. Guess I am going to have to try that! Both your life and your art are great inspiration.

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    1. Thank you so much for stopping by and leaving such kind words. I'm sorry you didn't win, but hope my interview and the others in this series give you lots of inspiration for your artwork. Remember that with mixed media, everything's "only a layer!" It;s a great metaphor for life - just keep going and creating!

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  23. Thank you for wonderful interview and your tips with stencils and wonderful giveaway, thank you !

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    1. Helen, thank you so much for stopping by and leaving such kind words. I'm sorry you didn't win, but hope my interview and the others in this series give you lots of inspiration for your artwork.

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  24. Enjoyed the interview with Heidi, I'm anxious to try the reductive stencil technique.

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    1. Hi Diana. Thank you so much for stopping by and leaving such kind words. I'm sorry you didn't win, but hope my interview and the others in this series give you lots of inspiration for your artwork.

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  25. Just finished watching your interview with Heidi. Thanks so much for taking the time to talk to us about your work and show us your technique for the reductive stenciling. I, too, agree with your words that "Nothing you learn in life is ever wasted," and that "Everything you do in one part of your life can translate and come into play in another part." How true!

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    1. Hi Loulou - you are the winner! Please send me your snail mail address - you can email it to jessicasporndesigns at gmail dot com - and I'll get your canvas out to you!

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  26. I soooo enjoyed your interview with Heidi! Love your idea with note cards! Thank You for sharing. ��

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    1. Thank you so much for stopping by and leaving such kind words. I'm sorry you didn't win, but hope my interview and the others in this series give you lots of inspiration for your artwork.

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  27. How fun! I recently started the journey of making mixed media pieces for sale. I love the inspiration and the sharing of knowledge with these interviews. Thank you for sharing!

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    1. Hey Jean - thank you so much for stopping by and leaving such kind words. I hope my interview and the others in this series give you lots of inspiration for your artwork.

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  28. So happy to have watched the interview with Heidi! You still rock my art world!

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    1. Thanks sweet Kay. I hope Russ is doing well. xoxo

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  29. Loved the interview. I would be honored to win.

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    1. Hi Paula - Thanks for stopping by and leaving kind words!

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  30. Thank you for the fabulous interview with Heidi! I took such detailed notes. I learned so much. I look forward to learning more from you! God bless you.

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