Hello, my friend!!  
I have some exciting news for you today!
I've joined forces with some amazing artist friends, Kellie Chasse and Lisa Hetrick, to create a wonderful new group for you! 

Hello, my wonderful creative friend,

I hope you are well.  :)  If you are one of my Australian friends, my heart goes out to you.  I can't be there physically, but I am with you in spirit.  I am praying for you, your families, your animals, your country.  I wish I could do more.  

I think we all wish we could do more.

In light of that, I want to join Angela Fehr, and paint rain for Australia.  I watched her video today, and was very inspired to follow her example.  Along with her community of artists, she is painting rain and praying for Australia. She has links for donations, as well.  ​

Thank you for being such a supportive, encouraging, amazing, creative person! <3
xoxo,
​Jessica

Gratitude Junk Journal starts today!  I'm so excited!! 

I want you to know, ​I'm so thankful that you are following me. That you are exploring and growing and creating!  You are so generous and kind - it's amazing to have followers like you!  
To kick off these days of gratitude, I want to give a gift to all of my subscribers!  ​

Follow the link above to download the printables! :)

Feel free to use the 3 printables in your journal however you like!  They can be a great start to your page as collage, or you can print them on heavy paper to use them as pages or focal points for your journal! I hope you enjoy them!

While Gratitude Junk Journal is live this month, I will be trying to work from the daily prompts (challenge, quote or lesson) in the classroom.  I know I won't be making something every day, because, well - life - but I will be creating as I am able, and checking in with the class facebook group!   I will also be sharing over on Instagram :)

With much Gratitude,
Jessica

P. S.  If you want to join in the fun, focus on gratitude, have access to the lessons, and have live access to the teachers for the month of November, you can still sign up!  It's not too late!  You will have the lessons for life, but live access goes away at the end of November.  

   I hope you are well!!  
Fall is finally showing up here in Texas!  It's nice and cool and wonderful!  It makes me want to get outside and make art.  
Today, I have some awesome opportunities to share!  

First off, don't forget that the Gratitude Junk Journal 2019 Workshop starts soon!!  To learn more, or sign up for the workshop, hop over here.  :)  I'm looking forward to putting a focus on gratitude, and creating mixed-media art journal pages with you!!  

Next, I have a special Skillshare announcement for you!
Plus, FREE links for classes!!  (Read ALLL the way to the bottom for the free links!)

I hope you are well!  

It's OCTOBER!!  Wow!  Happy fall!
I have some super exciting news!  I've been invited to teach with an amazing group of teachers on Gratitude Junk Journal 2019 Workshop, hosted by the wonderful Tiare Smith!  I am honored to be part of such an inspiring group of artists who love to share their creative joy!  

Even more exciting?!!  I get to giveaway a spot in the workshop!!  Yay!!

Heya, my friends!  It's Giveaway time!!
It's my 2 year anniversary on Skillshare!  It has been such a rewarding experience.  I love seeing all of your paintings, talking with you on Instagram, and sharing watercolor and mixed-media skills with you.  You have made this an amazing 2 years! 

Let's celebrate!!  :-D

This year, I'm giving away a One-Year Premium Membership to Skillshare!!  In addition, I want to give away a Wonderful Watercolor Prize Package, and a Mini Watercolor Prize Package!  All the entries will go into a virtual hat (or maybe a literal one!), and I will draw names to determine the winners. 

Hello, my amazing creative friends!!
I hope you are well, and creating magical things!  :)
An exciting watercolor challenge is coming up in July.  
You may have heard of it - World Watercolor Month!!!

I hope you are well!  Just popping by to let you know 2 new videos are up on my YouTube channel.  I hope you'll check them out!   

The first video features the lovely Rita Barakat's face drawing stencils! Yay!! 
​They are so fun and easy to use.  They're great for those days when you just don't want to draw a face, or when you are short on time, but want to fit in some art!  Check out that video here.  And, hop over to Rita's website, and show her some love! 

Video #2 is a FREE lesson from my latest Skillshare Class, Loose & Lovely Watercolor Flowers.  In this video, I'll walk you through sketching some flowers from life. I hope you will give it a try.  It may just be easier than you think!

(If you follow me on Skillshare, you may have already received this message!  I apologize!  I have no way to separate those who subscribe to both my blog and my Skillshare. Thanks for your patience!)

​Hello, dear creative friend!

I have a request for you on this beautiful December day.

I've been considering what my next class will be, and how I can best help you to achieve your art goals in the upcoming months.  I really want to tailor my classes to your needs - you are my students, and you are why I am here, doing this thing called teaching! 

Will you please help me by answering one question for me?  
Please think of my classes - loose watercolor, whimsical girls, and mixed-media art ..., and answer
If I can teach you one thing, what would it be?  What would you most like to learn next?
Ok - that's 2 questions! 
But, if you don't mind, please take a minute to leave a comment letting me know how I can help you the best way possible.  
I will take your answers and use them to decide on what to teach next!  
I truly appreciate it!!  <3

Hugs,
Jess
P. S.  Please share your thoughts freely!  I'm open to hear your ideas. :)