Welcome March

Realizing your growth as an artist calls for a free gift.

As we walk into the first day of March, I have something for everyone.

I am so glad you are reading this.
I am so glad you read my regular blog post.
I am so glad you've watched me over the years grow.

My thank you is you having FREE access to my online art class I filmed in 2013.

It's Spring related so I wanted to share the entire month of March.

The classroom is set up like my regular blog. So if you are a regular reader of my blog then you are familiar already. The class will be easy to navigate. Use the password below each video to gain access to the video lessons. The only one not password protected is the first one. It's been fun looking back over this class seeing how I've grown as an artist and realizing my studio looks different too.

With Spring break around the corner, this would be a great backup plan or front line plan. It's great for all ages. May you're needing something to watch as free entertainment or want to get to know me better this is your moment. You can do the activities or not. Totally up to you. Hope you enjoy seeing what it's like inside my classroom.

A few things since the filming of this class in 2013:

I have new pillows on my front porch swing.
My husband built a new table for my studio.
I no longer have the inspiration board.
The wall with the mirror has more of my artwork hanging.
Sean Lowe is married now.
I haven't been back to Vegas.
I started writing my second book.

Filming this class helped me overcome some major depression I was battling.

I can not thank you enough for being you.

It's people like you who make my creating possible to move forward.

It's because of people like you platforms grow.

This is a $39 dollar value.

Enjoy!

Please share!

Click here > March FREE online art class 

Pick Me

Okay,

so most of you know
#iheartmail #iheartart !!!

Especially, if you've taken

my online art class

Learn Live Lead

you've seen 

my love

for 

mail!

Artist Roben-Marie Smith

is hosting an

online art class,

You've Got Mail...Art!,

starting June 15.

She is currently giving 

away three spots 

to her class!

I so would love one!

So I am hoping Roben-Marie 

sees this blog post, it's 

one of the ways 

to enter in a chance 

to win.

I wish you all the luck Roben...

to see more about her

online class

click the link

below

http://www.robenmarie.com/blog/2013/6/8/new-on-line-workshop.html

Online Art Class

Guess What!?

The Learn Live Lead
online art class is ready for
purchase.

As I finish up a few
last minute things
getting the classroom
ready. I want
to go ahead and give you
time to purchase your
spot in the class.

The class will
start
Monday,
March 25, 2013.

Just in time for a fun Spring...

I am giving $10 off
for those who sign
up before class starts.
So that means
it will be $29.99
vs. the original $39.99.

What a bargain!

You can do that by clicking below

Sale for Learn Live Lead
This sale will last
until midnight Sunday,
March 24, 2013.

Reminder:
Just because the class starts
Monday doesn't mean
you have to. The class is intended
for you to work at
your own pace
in your own
space.

There are no deadlines...

Once you purchase
a spot in the classroom you will
receive a confirmation
email with in 24 hours.

From there you will be given a
special invite inside
the classroom.

Once in the classroom there
 will be a Welcome page
with a complete supply list
and a
Welcome video.

Starting Monday
a lesson will be posted each
day. This will be
about a weeks worth
of lessons.

If you sign up after class starts
everything will be there at once.

From there everyone has
unlimited access to the
classroom, but there
are a few classroom
rules I ask of you.
 There will be a video inside
the classroom explaining the rules.

If you are a beginner,
somewhere in the middle,
or an advanced artist
you are sure
to enjoy yourself.
All ages are welcome.
I use the very same
teaching tools
with my children.

If you've taking an
art class in your local town
before but not a online art class
you are sure to love
the online art class too.

It's alot of information I
know but it will
be alot of fun.

Let's get messy!
_______________

Art is the only way to run away

without leaving home ~ Twyla Tharp

Learn Live Lead

Learn Live Lead is an online

mix media art class. The class will

be broke down as the following...

Welcome to Learn Live Lead

Introduction

My Studio

My Materials

Hands On

Step by Step

All within a private

online class room with

unlimited access.

This is great for working at

your own pace in your own space.

There will be a private

a facebook group. Once you register for

the class you will gain access to the group.

Here you will share, ask questions,

and gain insight from other

like minded artist.

Instagram #learnliveleadart for

instant sharing.

There will be a postcard swap with

others in the group for

those who register before the

class starts.

There will also be
a chance to win a custom
piece of my artwork!
To enter share 
about this class with your
friends. Send me proof
and you will have your 
name in the hat! 
This should be done before 
class starts 
Monday, March 25, 2013.
       

Supplies

This class is intended to have

fun on a budget. So with that said

start with anything you might

have on hand.

*markers

*paint

*glue

*scissors

*pencil

*pen

*paper, cardboard, canvas, art journal

*scrape book paper, book pages

*glitter

*junk mail, envelopes

*magazines

*newspaper

*think recycle

a complete supply list will 

be given inside the class room.

Cost

$39.99

_______________

If you haven't already
watch this video
for a quick
view
what the class
will be like.

  

Let's do THIS together

So a few weeks ago I shared
on facebook and instagram
this picture below.

Just finished filming how to make this nest !!!
#cutestuff beginning stages of an online art class!
#joinmeforthejourney

So I am here today 

to continue this process and

allow you to see 

alittle more 

along 

the

way!

Back into editing videos

reminds me of 

my wedding photography 

days editing wedding 

slideshows. It's alittle different  

in the fact one's videos

with pictures and the other's videos

with videos. Ha! 

Jumping on over to setting 

the class room up. It will be 

a lot like my blog here.

I am thinking this will be good 

for you and I both. It will be something 

we are both used to.

So get ready...

Want to view alittle more in detail

what this class will be like

check out 

the tab 

at 

the 

top called 

"Online Art Class"

or click 

Learn Live Lead Online Art Class

I am off to finish the class

up by videoing a 

few more 

things and editing. 

All while finishing up the Paypal 

button for payments!

While these last few things 

are under way I don't 

have the actual

class day start up yet!

But please be on the lookout...

there's advantages 

to signing up before the class

starts.

Are you ready!?

Have you taking an online art class before!?

What's your favorite color!?

To write, To teach

I am at a point in my life of wanting

to find a balance. A different kinda balance,

a balance that will fit my life at the moment

of being the stay home mom that I am.

One reason I rid photographing weddings,

by putting my camera on the shelf is the amount

of time it took away from my family on Saturdays.

Needing to find something more to do during

the week while every ones at school and work.

No ones getting married during those hours,

well at least not in my neck of the woods!

So for the past year after launching the sales

of my book (a tiny glimpse of inspiration of

my life already) I 've given myself alittle

free play time, still in the art world

with paint brushes, canvas, journals

etc. but I am thinking it's time to

move forward into alittle more.

More being one of two things or both:

1. writing another book, something fun,

something beyond what I've mentioned

in the past I would do, my list of books to write!

2. teaching an online art class, a personal

mix media art class.

Writing a book from my already list would

require me rumbling in some old emotions

and because I've done that with my first book

and the point I am at in my life I am thinking it's

not healthy. Being called to do something alittle more

fun, alittle more of a challenge, away from something

I am not so already attached to, I need a place

I can dream, dream and be free! A relaxing playground

yet that would still be inspiring to others.

I already have an ISBN number

I already have the knowledge, the in's and out's

of publishing a book. (layout, design, print, proof)

I just would need to plot out a good story,

have lots of time for hours of writing, have an editor

on stand by, etc.

I've always wanted to teach something, something

I am knowledgeable in. Teaching an online mix

media art class would so be up my alley. It would

be video classes taught so that the students could

work at their own pace in the comfort of their

own home. All I would need is a good video

recorder, editing, uploading videos, have private

class access, a private facebook group-for students

sharing class work, plan the class, create prompts,

etc. Even though this may seem like more to do it's mainly

because I've never done it before. And boy, oh boy, do

I love a challenge, a time to learn something new.

My thoughts are what do others think!?

Which one should I do, or should I do both!?

Tell me, tell me....

Random thoughts

Do you ever wonder

if your not following someone on

instagram, but your following them on

facebook you might be missing something!?

I wish you could put a CD in

your ipad to download music!

This whole icloud thing has it's

disadvantages...

I really love it when someones

facebook status inspires me,

reminding me to be the better me!

I don't get on pinterest near as much

as I first did!

Getting an iPhone and having instagram

is the best thing creatively that's happen

to me!

I want to teach an online mix media art class!

I want to write another book, something

really inspiring, fictional that's not been on

my books to write list already!

My new favorite food is broccoli,

red and yellow bell peppers stemmed!

I am glad I've never had to rid negative

people from my life, only because I never

let them in in the first place.

BlOg HoP-the art of WILD abandonment

YOU made iT!

I am guessing you hopped over from

craftydscreations. That's my buddy who made

"coffee time" art journal page.

You can check it out over

at her blog! I am sure it's a few

blog post down by now.

WeLcOmE, WeLcOmE

to my little world, ashley's art closet!

I am so, so glad you are here! To learn more about me

you can click on the about me tab at the top of this blog

or simply click here-about me.

As most of you already know

I've been taking the Art of Wild Abandonment

online workshop by Junelle Jacobsen

and Christy Tomlinson

so can you click here:

the-art-of-wild-abandonment-workshop

Each week Junelle

teaches the class and

Christy shares her take on it all

one time a week. Below

was inspired by

Christy's week one...

These are my watercolor crayons,

I used for the above picture.

Junelle uses Neocolor Water Soluable Pastels.

I wish I would have

waited and purchase like what

she uses but my local art store

doesn't carry them. And actually didn't

know the difference in the two

until I got home looking at them.

Same thing on this one

sketch and watercolor

crayons...

Take time OUT:

1. Laugh! Laugh again...

2. Let others know where your light comes from!

3. Look at what's in front of you, not the person next to you!

Another take,

another day in Junelles class,

walk a day in my shoes....

created by me

as a stay home mom this one

came straight from my heart.

I can so see this one as my next

book cover. Walk a Day in my

Shoes: stories of a stay home mom.

I tell myself all the time if I had

all this time to create all the art,

write all the books and take

all the pictures that come to my mind

would be so awesome then I stop and think...

I already have a job...

One of the things Junelle

teaches is looking at what's around you

and sketch it. This woman is known

for her sketches now..

While at a local sandwhich shop one

afternoon, my eyes were wondering,

kinda like they do when I am

looking for a picture to take,

I saw the cutest little girl!

So I used a napkin and a pen from

my purse. Isn't it so

stinkin cute!?

So I did more once

I got home...

aren't these just the cutest girls ever,

I can't keep my eyes off of them...

more thumbnails sketches...

One of the big things about taking

Christy's classes is her

online mix media store.

She gives discount when you

sign up for one of her classes!

Above are

things I purchased this go around

from Christy.

Thanks so much for stopping in..

I hope you will visit back some time soon. If you would like look

at the very bottom of my blog where it says followers, you can

click follow this blog to add yourself to the list.

Oh and leave me a comment below,

I'd love to hear what you have to say...

To continue on in the fun of this hop

click on journeyofamermaid to see what

she's up to. I also see she is doing the 29 face challenge!

What fun, wish I had the time

to join that fun!

Want to join the fun!?

Jump on over to clairesmillie

for more of this blog hop!



p.s. I want to be

Junelle

and

 Christy

when I grow up!!!