Zen Full Painting
☆ Zen Full Painting ~ Self Paced Course Ready to Start Now ☆ I often greet the blank surface as both a playground and a temple, a place to meet with mystery, explore the wonders and my own wilderness, play with possibility, sing, pray, cry, celebrate and co-create with the life force that flows through all! In this course, I share how I created the “Zen Full” trio of 3 paintings inspired by the serenity of Japanese gardens and the wabi sabi idea of seeing the beauty in imperfection. [columns] [span4] [/span4][span4] [/span4][span4] [/span4][/columns] I also share additional references and ideas about zen energy and nourishing mind, body, and spirit along with a bonus Garden Tour video visit to a few Japanese gardens.
  • Suitable for all levels of experience from beginners to experienced painters who want to loosen up with creative process.
  • Participants are welcome to watch the videos and do the suggested activities in whatever time works best for you in this self paced offering.
  • You can also download all of the videos to save for access anytime
Please download the welcome & access material (pdf file) immediately after checkout! You'll use that info to access the private course area on the site. I look forward to seeing what you create! :)
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Hands of Time * Dragonfly Mug
Have a little soul food with your tea or coffee and thrive true. ♡ Art Print from original mixed-media painting combined with a unique and useful cup. These make great gifts for birthdays, friendship, thank you, get well, sympathy, mother’s day, hostesses, teachers, secretaries, nurses, graduation, welcome baskets & more… a unique gift of art & warm wishes. This particular one makes a nice gift when offering condolences... when words won't do, I hope that these will warm the heart with memories of love. Dragonflies are also a symbol of birth and transformation so are appropriate for many occasions! This was inspired by the dragonfly story I read at my mom's memorial (shared in long description below). The text in this painting reads "the treasure inside echoes through the hands of time" and feels like a lovely tribute in memory of our loved ones. The original painting was a collaboration with my Grammie, who is in her 90's! [columns] [span4] [/span4][span4] [/span4][span4] [/span4][/columns] Choose from 2 different sizes: 11 ounces or Grande 15 ounces (15 ounces is pictured and selected by default) Premium ceramic coffee mugs feature wrap-around art and large handles for easy gripping. Dishwasher and microwave safe (I use them in both everyday and the quality has held up!) Mugs are printed on demand and shipped directly from the printer to save resources! Please contact me if you’d like to feature these in a boutique or need several for a high quantity discount. Thank you for visiting my sweet little shop. I hope you find beautiful blessings within. May we thrive in harmony.
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“Heirloom Seeds” ~ SOLD
"Heirloom Seeds" Original Art on 11x14" Wrapped Canvas Part of the Secret Garden Series - Using old seed packets in the early collage layers after planting seeds in the garden. Inspired by hummingbirds that visit our home and heirloom seeds packets within. Thank you for visiting my online home and art gallery! I'm so grateful for people like you that choose to bring art off the screen and into your home, especially original art like this! Your support is so deeply appreciated. If you find something you love and the original has already been sold or you need an affordable gift, high quality prints can be made. Please contact me and I'll be glad to serve you! Of course, watermarks do not appear on originals. For International Shipping (outside of the United States): please contact me to get a personalized shipping quote or accept responsibility for additional shipping costs which will be billed separately at time of shipping. Thank You. May we thrive in harmony, Julia/Jules
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“Trail Mix”
"Trail Mix" Original Art on 11x14" Wrapped Canvas Part of the Secret Garden Series - Using old seed packets after planting in the early collage layers. This one is named for the Trailing Nasturtium Mix packet that is collaged into part of it and hikes in the Blue Ridge mountains where we live. Thank you for visiting my online home and art gallery! I’m so grateful for people like you that choose to bring art off the screen and into your home, especially original art like this! Your support is so deeply appreciated. If you find something you love and the original has already been sold or you need an affordable gift, high quality prints can be made. Please contact me and I’ll be glad to serve you! Of course, watermarks do not appear on originals. For International Shipping (outside of the United States): please contact me to get a personalized shipping quote or accept responsibility for additional shipping costs which will be billed separately at time of shipping. Thank You. May we thrive in harmony, Jules
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Wild Nature Thrivival
Wild Nature Thrivival Available to Start Now! ☆ This ‘thrivival’ online retreat is intended to nurture and nourish our spirits with creativity, inspiration, and good medicine (the soul food kind!).  This offering’s focus is on exploring Wild Nature. It is self paced and you can download all of the videos to save (so no worries if you aren’t able to fit something in right away). Wild Nature Thrivival content includes:
  • Introduction
  • Animal Medicine Exploration
  • Plant Medicine Exploration
  • Physical Activities
  • Meditation
  • Writing Prompt
  • Totem Art Projects
  • Story Time
  • Bonus – Connection Visualization
  • Wild Nature Music Play List
  • References
  • Wrap-Up
You can download the welcome & access material immediately after checkout! Check your confirmation email (or spam folder) for the download link. Thank You!
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Playful Painting
I often greet the blank surface as both a playground and a temple, a place to meet with mystery, explore the wonders and my own wilderness, play with possibility, sing, pray, cry, celebrate and co-create with the life force that flows through all! In this course, I share how I created the “Young at Heart” series of 4 playful paintings inspired by the simple joys of childhood. Various toys and scribbles were used while creating these fun paintings. This is also a great project to do with kids! [columns] [span3] [/span3][span3] [/span3][span3] [/span3][span3] [/span3][/columns]   Suitable for all levels of experience from beginners to more experienced painters who want to loosen up with your creative process. Participants are welcome to watch the videos and do the suggested activities in whatever time works best for you in this self paced offering. You can also download all of the videos to save (so no worries if you need to come to it later). You can download the welcome & access material (pdf file) immediately after checkout! You'll use that info to access the private course area on the site. I look forward to seeing what you create!
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Celebration Thrivival
 Celebration Thrivival Available to Start Now! ☆ This ‘thrivival’ online retreat/course offering is intended to nurture and nourish our spirits with creativity, inspiration, and good medicine (the soul food kind!).  Each themed offering includes a variety of activities, such as guided visualizations, creative art projects, storytelling, inspirational materials, short writing/photography prompts, and other ideas to cultivate intuition, playfulness, discernment, confidence, wonder, generosity, grace, reverence, celebration, and delight. This offering’s focus is on celebrating.  Each individual Thrivival offering is different, yet consistently tending to the mind, body, and spirit with sweet soul food. You can download all of the videos to save (so no worries if you aren’t able to fit something in right away). You can download the welcome & access material immediately after checkout! Thank YOU!  
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“Painted Lady”
"Painted Lady" Original Art on 8x10" Wrapped Canvas Part of the Secret Garden Series - Using old seed packets in the early collage layers after planting seeds in the garden. This one is named after the dancing girl painting that was hidden within the layers and the painted lady runner bean seed packet that was used. An image of the first painting that was then collaged and painted over as a 'secret' will also be sent with the original. This painting was shared in the June solstice Thrive True ezine from 2016 paired with a poem. A printout of that page with the poem will be sent as well. Thank you for visiting my online home and art gallery! I’m so grateful for people like you that choose to bring art off the screen and into your home, especially original art like this! Your support is so deeply appreciated. If you find something you love and the original has already been sold or you need a different size, high quality canvas prints can be made. Please contact me and I’ll be glad to serve you! Of course, watermarks do not appear on originals. For International Shipping (outside of the United States): please contact me to get a personalized shipping quote or accept responsibility for additional shipping costs which will be billed separately at time of shipping. Thank You. May we thrive in harmony, Jules
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“Alchemy Zinnia”
"Alchemy Zinnia" Original Art on 5x7" Canvas Board Part of the Secret Garden Series - Using old seed packets after planting in the early collage layers. Thank you for visiting my online home and art gallery! I’m so grateful for people like you that choose to bring art off the screen and into your home, especially original art like this! Your support is so deeply appreciated. If you find something you love and the original has already been sold or you need a different size, high quality canvas prints can be made. Please contact me and I’ll be glad to serve you! Of course, watermarks do not appear on originals. For International Shipping (outside of the United States): please contact me to get a personalized shipping quote or accept responsibility for additional shipping costs which will be billed separately at time of shipping. Thank You. May we thrive in harmony, Jules
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“Blooming Poppy”
"Blooming Poppy" Original Art on 5x7" Canvas Board Part of the Secret Garden Series - Using old seed packets in the early collage layers after planting seeds in the garden. Thank you for visiting my online home and art gallery! I’m so grateful for people like you that choose to bring art off the screen and into your home, especially original art like this! Your support is so deeply appreciated. If you find something you love and the original has already been sold or you need a different size, high quality canvas prints can be made. Please contact me and I’ll be glad to serve you! Of course, watermarks do not appear on originals. For International Shipping (outside of the United States): please contact me to get a personalized shipping quote or accept responsibility for additional shipping costs which will be billed separately at time of shipping. Thank You. May we thrive in harmony, Jules
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The Sun Also Rises * Mug
Have a little soul food with your tea or coffee and thrive true. ♡ Art Print from original mixed-media painting (often more than $25) combined with a useful cup. These make great gifts for birthdays, friendship, thank you, get well, sympathy, mother’s day, hostesses, teachers, secretaries, nurses, graduation, welcome baskets & more… a unique gift of art & warm wishes. Printed from a scan of an original painting called “The Sun Also Rises” Please click image to enlarge and view details more clearly: [columns] [span4] [/span4][span4] [/span4][span4] [/span4][/columns] Choose from 2 different sizes: 11 ounces or Grande 15 ounces (15 ounces is pictured and selected by default) Premium ceramic coffee mugs feature wrap-around art and large handles for easy gripping. Dishwasher and microwave safe (I use them in both everyday and the quality has held up!) Mugs are printed on demand and shipped directly from the printer to save resources! Please contact me if you’d like to feature these in a boutique or need several for a high quantity discount. Thank you for visiting my sweet little shop. I hope you find beautiful blessings within. May we thrive in harmony.
$22.00$25.00 Select options
Love Song * Bird Song Mug
Have a little soul food with your tea or coffee and thrive true. ♡ Art Print from original mixed-media painting (often more than $25) combined with a useful cup. These make great gifts for birthdays, friendship, thank you, get well, sympathy, mother’s day, hostesses, teachers, secretaries, nurses, graduation, welcome baskets & more… a unique gift of art & warm wishes. The original painting was a collaboration with my aunt. It reads "live this life like a love song." Inspired by nature and music. [columns] [span4] [/span4][span4] [/span4][span4] [/span4][/columns] Choose from 2 different sizes: 11 ounces or Grande 15 ounces (15 ounces is pictured and selected by default) Premium ceramic coffee mugs feature wrap-around art and large handles for easy gripping. Dishwasher and microwave safe (I use them in both everyday and the quality has held up!) Mugs are printed on demand and shipped directly from the printer to save resources! Please contact me if you’d like to feature these in a boutique or need several for a high quantity discount. Thank you for visiting my sweet little shop. I hope you find beautiful blessings within. May we thrive in harmony.
$22.00$25.00 Select options
Song of Echoes * Mug
Have a little soul food with your tea or coffee and thrive true. ♡ Art Print from original mixed-media painting (often more than $25) combined with a useful cup. These make great gifts for birthdays, friendship, thank you, get well, sympathy, mother’s day, hostesses, teachers, secretaries, nurses, graduation, welcome baskets & more… a unique gift of art & warm wishes. Printed from scan of the original painting “Song of Echoes” - *Please Note: these mugs are available with or without the text, which reads: song of echoes (*Pictures Below show "with text" option. Main listing photo displays "without text" option.) Click to enlarge photo and view more clearly. [columns] [span4] [/span4][span4] [/span4][span4] [/span4][/columns] Choose from 2 different sizes: 11 ounces or Grande 15 ounces (15 ounces is pictured and selected by default) Premium ceramic coffee mugs feature wrap-around art and large handles for easy gripping. Dishwasher and microwave safe (I use them in both everyday and the quality has held up!) Mugs are printed on demand and shipped directly from the printer to save resources! Please contact me if you’d like to feature these in a boutique or need several for a high quantity discount. Thank you for visiting my sweet little shop. I hope you find beautiful blessings within. May we thrive in harmony.
$22.00$25.00 Select options
Diamond Dust * Nature Inspired
Have a little soul food with your tea or coffee and thrive true. ♡ Art Print from original mixed-media painting (often more than $25) combined with a useful cup. These make great gifts for birthdays, friendship, thank you, get well, sympathy, mother’s day, hostesses, teachers, secretaries, nurses, graduation, welcome baskets & more… a unique gift of art & warm wishes. * Diamond Dust * Nature Inspired Mug * The original painting was inspired by the "diamond dust" that sparkles in the air when conditions are right in the winter. [columns] [span4] [/span4][span4] [/span4][span4] [/span4][/columns] Choose from 2 different sizes: 11 ounces or Grande 15 ounces (15 ounces is pictured and selected by default) Premium ceramic coffee mugs feature wrap-around art and large handles for easy gripping. Dishwasher and microwave safe (I use them in both everyday and the quality has held up!) Mugs are printed on demand and shipped directly from the printer to save resources! Please contact me if you’d like to feature these in a boutique or need several for a high quantity discount. Thank you for visiting my sweet little shop. I hope you find beautiful blessings within. May we thrive in harmony.
$22.00$25.00 Select options
Dragonfly “Hands of Time” Print
This is a print from an original mixed media painting with a dragonfly focal point. This particular painting was a collaboration with my Grammie, Arlene Morse, who is in her 90’s! The text in the original painting said: “the treasure inside echoes through the hands of time.” This irregular size print measures about 14x7 inches. I scanned and cropped the original painting to enable common size prints to be made without the text in a different listing in the shop. Please click image to enlarge and view details more clearly: Of course, watermarks and web address do not appear on any of these professional prints. I’m glad to offer high quality Art Prints. Please contact me if you have a custom print request, would like to feature these in a boutique, or need several for a high quantity discount. I am very grateful for people like you that choose to support artists and bring unique art that speaks to you off the screen by purchasing a print for your home or office. Thank YOU from the depths of my heart! ♡ May the art in your home bring both beauty and blessings. Wild Wonderful Well Wishes to You!
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