Day 25 - April 14 Class at Whimzy

I teaching at the fabulous Whimzy in Tustin, CA on

Saturday, April 14

12:00 - 4:00p.m

Mixed Media Journal Techniques

$75.00

Will Sheryl be making her fabulous cupcakes? We hope so!!

Everyone will receive a blank coptic journal and we'll be using all kinds of mixed media techniques to embellish the cover - burning paint, fabric image transfer, alcohol inks, creating a tulle flower and lots more. All supplies included.

Classes at:

Banana Rose  Westlake, CA/May

The Howling Owl  Fullerton, CA/June       

 details coming soon

Thanks for stopping by:)

ox

Jenelle

Day 24 Meeting at the McCharles House

Went to a meeting at the beautiful McCharles House yesterday with Meryl Schoenbaum, Pierre Pasa and O.J. Baclig. It was the perfect setting for a planning session. We were nestled by the fire in the Lodge - lunched on Black Bean soup with a hint of chocolate, Chicken Magdelena (imagine chicken, apricots and all kinds of good things simmering for hours...so delectable!!), wild rice and homemade breads.

Vivian and Audrey, proprietors of the McCharles House have decorated with vintage Valentine fans, cupids and hearts - its lovely.

As we explored the garden, Vivian pointed out a hummingbird's nest - so tiny!

Refreshing water in gorgeous pitcher

Meryl's Birthday is in February. We surprised her with a special dessert and short birthday serenade. Vivian made the most incredible chocolate cake (good thing I'm going to Pierre's kickboxing class tonight!!)

Everywhere you looked there was beauty. In such a setting, creativity abounded. The meeting was definitely a success.

Thanks for stopping by.

ox

Jenelle

Day 23 - The 24 Hour Rule

Have I introduced to my inner critic? Yep, Coach Sue Sylvester from Glee. Most of the time I manage to hide that bullhorn of hers, but recently she had a field day.

It all started when I was inspired by the beautiful paintings of Flora Bowley (above- Temple Lilies by Flora Bowley).  I decided to try Flora's intuitive painting process. I was at the magical Studio Crescendoh -  there was wonderful music, great camaraderie, the perfect place to create. I loved the process of creating, but started questioning if mine was a good intuitive painting. My inner critic saw my guard down and leapt in. Coach Sylvester gleefully grabbed her bullhorn and barked, 


"That is the most offensive thing I've seen in 20 years of teaching, I can't help, but picture birds laying sulfurous eggs in there and I find it disgusting. 


  I laughed (it is a funny line!) then decided my painting was terrible. The worst painting in class. When I hang out with my inner critic I get pretty dramatic. Coach Sylvester just smirked.

 And I know better! I teach painting. When my students question the quality of their work, I always remind them about the magical

 "24 Hour Rule"

Go home. Set your artwork aside. Look at it tomorrow and see what you think. Withhold harsh judgements for the time being. Then the magic happens and the next day you realize what a beautiful job you've done.

My hubby loved the painting and hung it on our bedroom wall. The next morning I noticed the bright colors, the vintage collage papers poking through the layers- it looked like a tree growing in the sea. I thought, "its not terrible - I did a nice job. Hey, I like this painting!"
Then I hid Coach Sylvester's bullhorn.

The lessons learned:

Don't hang out with my inner critic - she lives a bad neighborhood.
Give any artwork I create a chance - apply the 24 Hour Rule.


Thanks for stopping by.
ox
Jenelle

Day 22 - Creative Pilgrimage Giveaway!

And the Winner is...

Thanks so much to everyone who participated

 I used a random number generator and the winner is-

Tracy Verdugo

Congratulations!

     I love my copy of Creative Pilgrimage by Jenny Doh and thought I'd celebrate my week as Art Saves Guest Curator  on Crescendoh by giving away a copy of this amazing book to YOU! 

Jenny's latest book is beautiful. 

Loads of gor-gee-ous photos and filled with methods and techniques by all my favorite artists including 

Flora Bowley, Alisa Burke, Julie Haymaker and Lisa Kaus. 

Also includes "sneak peeks" into some of our favorite art retreats -  

Artistic Bliss, The Makerie, Artfest, Art & Soul and Silver Bella. 

To enter leave a comment below answering the question: 

What is your new favorite color?

On Saturday, January 21, 2012, a winner will be selected - 

 I will send a copy of the Creative Pilgrimage signed by Jenny Doh to the lucky winner!

Thanks for stopping by.

ox

Jenelle

Day 21 - A Glitter Recipe

I like Glitter on my mixed media. Lots of glitter. Glitter glass, glitter glue, chunky glitter, superfine...you get the point. Following is one of my favorite glitter glaze recipes:

Three ingredients 

DecoArt Triple Thick Glaze

DecoArt Glamour Dust

Golden Iridescent Gold Deep (Fine)

Three parts glaze to two parts Glamour Dust and a drop of gold fluid acrylic paint

And oooh-la-la!

Thanks for stopping by.

ox

Jenelle

Day 20 - Thank you Romantic Homes

A huge thank you Romantic Homes Magazine.

I'm so honored to be included as one of

 "The Romantics"

 in the February 2012 issue.

The article is a tribute to my mom - who is 87 and THRILLED that her picture is in RH.

She cried when she saw the page.

A big hug to Meryl Schoenbaum for suggesting that I submit to Romantic Homes OXO

Thanks for stopping by.

Day 20

"30 Days 'O Blogging"

ox 

Jenelle

Day 19 - Hello Again!

This morning cut the last roses before pruning . Set them down on the table and--they look glorious just as they are! Yellow New Year roses!  I don't think I've ever had roses like this in January. What a treat! 

Thanks for Stopping By.

See you Tomorrow.

Day 19

"30 Days O' Blogging"

ox-
jenelle