Hello, Amazing Creatives! Everyone is gearing up for the holiday season! I hope your planning is going well :) I want to share with you a short story of facing fear and wrangling gremlins*, those inner negative voices that try to keep you from becoming your best self. Facing Fears and Wrangling GremlinsBefore I even saw today's prompt, I hit SEND on a very scary email.
I have long admired Artist, Author, Instructor Donna Downey. I am inspired by her YouTube show, Inspiration Wednesday. Her willingness to experiment, learn, grow, and constantly push the envelope of what she can do motivates me to push my own limits -- to experiment and to explore. She is a mentor and role-model to many people. What does this have to do with that scary email? Keep reading to find out! Happy Thanksgiving, Artists, Makers, and Collectors!
I wish I could express how thankful I am to have you. All of this art would mean nothing without someone to share it with. Thank you for connecting with me. In this crazy busy world we live in, it's the connections that matter. We need people. We need each other. I need you.
Hello, amazing creators!
Today I want to share with you a class I'm working through + a technique for glittering ornaments with alcohol ink. Enjoy! Experiencing Creative Courage Lab
You may be wondering, what is Creative Courage Lab?
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I just finished a live practice for my ornament making workshop. It was great!! I am so excited, and I just HAD to share with you!! Plus, as promised, stay to the end for my Ornament making video demo!
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Happy November!! This is the month of Thankfulness! I hope you are finding many moments of thankfulness and gratitude in your life! Sometimes, we have to look really hard to find them, and other times, they are easily found. I am keeping a "Thankfulness" journal. Every night, I take a few minutes to reflect on the day and find something to be thankful for...even if it is a small thing. I am finding that it makes me happier and more positive. I encourage you to give it a try :) Gratitude Unlocks the Fullness of Life -Melody Beattie Today, I want to share with you a wonderful venue that I discovered. It's a beautiful, welcoming, warm-hearted shop called Red Potato Market. Fair warning, my Texas roots are shining through in this post! I also want to share with you a big step I am taking....My very first live workshops!! I am super excited! I bet you already guessed, it has to do with my current obsession with alcohol inks!! (Yes, I know that's a LOT of exclamation points!! I wasn't lying when I said I am super excited!!!!) Without further ado, please enjoy! Red Potato Market
As I made the drive out to Red Potato Market, I felt like the Texas Country Reporter. The voice of Bob Phillips sounded in my mind as I drove down the winding Farm to Market Road leading to my destination,
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Happy Halloween! I hope you are having a spooktacular day! I was originally going to share more about planning today, but due to a Happy Accident in my studio this week, I changed my mind! Instead, I'm sharing my discovery. I also made a video of this technique. Enjoy!
As I've mentioned, I am part of a group called "Creative Sandbox", hosted/mentored by Melissa Dinwiddie. My Monday creative prompt was 'Flow' and Weightlessness'.
I was really excited about this prompt. I especially love the concept of flow! I had been considering these all day -- how to draw or paint them. Finally, at the end of the day, I just decided to play around with my alcohol inks and see what happened- to get into the flow of creativity. I made some floral designs with Oregano, Mushroom, Currant, and a touch of silver Adirondack Alcohol Inks. As it happened, my silver mixative was clogged...
Hello, Lovers of all things Art!
I hope your October is cruising along nicely!
I've been in planning and playing mode this week! I thought you might like to hear a bit about my process for both :) + I have a subscribers only bonus at the end. Don't worry, I'll keep it short! I know how busy you are! A Bit about Planning
Now, I know many creatives don't like the process of planning. Frankly, I'm not sure how much I like it, either! UGH! But, here is the problem...
I have dreams! I have so many things I want to accomplish - with art, with business, with life! The only way I know how to get to those dreams is by planning. Planning is Step 1. A Dream doesn't become reality through Magic.
My process for planning may not look like you expect! I love technology, but...
Hey, everyone :) I know I've sent you more emails than usual this week, with the exciting launch of my first eBook, Overcoming the Blank Canvas, but I hope you won't mind one more! I almost forgot that I promised you the 2nd Alcohol Ink demo would be up this week! I want to share with you how I make the halos, or ghosty impressions, of flowers with the inks! This technique will add so much depth to your artwork! I can't wait for you to try it! Enjoy! And, don't forget to share it with your friends :) Warm Regards, Jessica It's here!
Thank you so much for sticking with me! After much work, and, dare I say, overcoming fear of shipping a product, version 1 of my ebook: _Overcoming the Blank Canvas: 12 Strategies to Get You Creating Now! is done :) I am so happy to share it with you! I admit, I didn't know I had it in me, and I am so proud of my ebook! It's not perfect, but neither am I. My best hope is that you will find it helpful! It is available for pre-order Oct. 7, 2015, and goes live TOMORROW! For a limited time, I am offering it at pay what you will pricing. That's right, for a while, you can purchase my first book for $1 or more, depending on what YOU want to pay :) Please enjoy, and as always, your comments, questions, and feedback is welcome! Warmest Regards, Jessica Oops!
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and Oops! I made a mistake in my blog yesterday! I originally planned to share Alcohol Ink Demo 2: Flower Halos, but I shared Demo 3 instead! I apologize for the suprise...there were no Halo instructions in that video. I will share #2 next week! For now, I hope you will enjoy seeing how the silver mixative works with the inks! It's a really cool reaction :) BTW, if you didn't watch to the end, you are missing the Bonus! footage. Please sign up!
As I mentioned yesterday, I am working on my very first ebook! It is definitely a challenge...I know NOTHING! But I am learning! If you want to follow my progress and be the very first to know when it's ready, please sign up here:
Thanks a bunch! And, I am truly sorry for the mix-up with the videos!
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