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Art as an Altar: Celebrating Life through Creativity (Pick Your Price)

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Art as an Altar: Celebrating Life through Creativity Self Paced Course Available to Start Now!

Give attention and tender loving care to your life through the mixed media art process. Create an altar on a canvas as an offering and sacred celebration for your home. All levels welcome from beginners to anyone who wishes to explore the rich potential of approaching art this way.  

Gather beauty and blessings for the altar with collage material from various sources. Tap in to the power of intention, imagination, and symbolism to co-create your story. Honor any animal spirit guides or plant essence that appeals to you. Bring your best memories and sweetest dreams to mingle with the gifts of now as you combine gratitude and hope with the magic of your own loving touch.

Techniques will include layering collage, using fluid acrylic paints, shimmering pearlescent inks, stencils and patterns, veiling, glowing, and glazing, incorporating textiles, considering symbolic imagery, finding or selecting secret messages, color coordination and cohesive composition, harmonizing and being mindful of the energy put into it.

You will have access to ALL of the lessons at once. So, you can follow along with the suggested schedule spanning 4 weeks (1 month/moon cycle) or create at your own pace. The suggested schedule works out to about an hour per week for several short videos (give or take a little). That makes it easy to fit in and allows plenty of time to actually create. You can download all content to keep for offline and lifetime access if you choose.

You will receive:

  • In-depth video instructions for one mixed media art project with several layers (over 20 videos condensed into about 5 hours)
  • Supply list (substitutions and experimentation encouraged)
  • Intimate behind the scenes and beyond the obvious insights from and about the creative process. This includes emotional, mental, and spiritual aspects in addition to the physical
  • Support for any questions via email 
  • Option to share and participate in monthly live zoom sessions
  • Additional text, references, and prompts to encourage you through the process
  • Audio for a Guided Visualization Journey
  • Bonus ideas & inspiration from Special Guests
  • A cheerleader for your creative potential 

If you're looking for flashy special effects or a professional camera crew, this might not be for you. If you're interested in content and celebrating your own creativity, you're in the right place!

You can select the price (energy exchange) that you are comfortable with (both willing and able) based on your financial situation. Know someone else who might love this opportunity? Please let them know about it. Thank You!

You can download the course access information immediately after checkout! Please be sure your email is correct at checkout because all other course communication will be sent to that email address. I look forward to seeing what you create! 

Please select the person who shared this opportunity with you from the messenger options so that I may thank and compensate them accordingly.  

$30.00 – $90.00 Select options
Inktastic Art Adventures (Pick the Price you are comfortable with)

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Self Paced Course hosted by Jules Ostara
* Access Everything to Start Immediately after Purchase

You're invited to explore the wonder and tend the seeds of your own creativity.

All levels welcome from beginners to anyone who wants to play and experiment with various inks while noticing, nurturing, and choosing the energy that flows through your art. Attention is given to attitude, approach, and environment in addition to techniques. The projects are all infused with reverence, wonder, and good vibes.

Projects include:

  • Abstract Style on Wood Panel
  • Impressionist Style on Yupo Paper
  • Batik Style on Yupo Paper
  • Making Your Own Botanical Stencils 
  • Abstract Flowers on Photo Paper
  • Making Natural Ink Alternatives
  • and More!

You will have access to all of the main lessons at once. So, you can play at your own pace. You can also download content to keep for offline and lifetime access if you choose.

You will receive:

  • In-depth video instructions for each project (downloadable)
  • Supply lists for each project (supplies must be purchased separately)
  • Additional text, references, and prompts to encourage you through the process
  • 50 Page downloadable PDF 
  • Fresh ideas and inspiration
  • Support for any questions via email 
  • A cheerleader for your creative potential 

PLUS Special Guest Appearances and Bonuses!

Participants in other courses have shared these Kind Words: 
“This has been the best use of my money and time in a long time!” ~ Joanne
“You are especially gifted at voicing your inner narrative which is so helpful.” ~ Jenna
“I would now like to repeat it because I enjoyed it so much!” ~ Madeleine

You can download the course access information immediately after checkout! Please be sure your email is correct at checkout because all course communication will be sent to that email address. I look forward to seeing what you create! 

You can select the price (energy exchange) that you are comfortable with (both willing and able) based on your financial situation. Thank You!

Please select the person who shared this opportunity with you from the messenger options so that I may thank and compensate them accordingly.  

$27.00 – $87.00 Select options
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! :)
$39.00 Add to cart
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!
$39.00 Add to cart
“Love Song” Handmade Journal
"A bird doesn’t sing because it has an answer, it sings because it has a song." - Joan Walsh Anglund (also attributed to Maya Angelou) [columns] [span6] [/span6][span6] [/span6][/columns] This unique journal is ready for your song. :) The handmade journal has several decorative paper pages (both scrapbooking papers and recycled papers are used) inside a sewn fabric journal cover. The journal also has a small pocket sewn into the front cover when it is being made. These are great for gratitude journals, quote collections, mini scrapbooks with pictures, guest books, poetry, funny things kids say, travel notes, bridal or baby shower notes, hopes, dreams, prayers, love letters to life and ourselves... so many lovely possibilities. I keep a guest book in our home and it's so fun to go back and read what visitors have said in the past. My kids and I use them for personal gratitude journals and quote collections. I also use one similar to this for Thanksgiving as a combination guest book and gratitude journal that can be easily taken with me to the celebration, whether at my home or elsewhere, so everyone can add what they are thankful for over the years. I have another one I use for love letters to life and myself. :) The journal cover measures approximately 5 x 6 inches. The cover has the word love sewn above the heart on a painted card. It also has a fabric style bookmark with beads and 188 pages. The paper pages are slightly smaller than the covers and vary in size. I like the texture of ripped edges so the pages inside may have some purposely torn edges. Some pages have been painted or stamped as well. The first page with my handwriting giving suggestions for ways to use this keepsake journal is unattached and removable. Please inquire for an international shipping estimate. I will gladly do so! Wild Wonderful Wishes to You, Julia
$44.00 Add to cart
Beads and Blooms Lovely Keepsake Journal
“Lovely Beads” Handmade Journal
One of a kind keepsake journal! The handmade journal has several decorative paper pages (both scrapbooking papers and recycled papers are used) inside a sewn fabric journal cover. The journal also has a small pocket sewn into the front cover when it is being made. These are great for gratitude journals, quote collections, mini scrapbooks with pictures, guest books, poetry, funny things kids say, travel notes, bridal or baby shower notes, hopes, dreams, prayers, love letters to life and ourselves... so many lovely possibilities. I keep a guest book in our home and it's so fun to go back and read what visitors have said in the past. My kids and I use them for personal gratitude journals and quote collections. I also use one similar to this for Thanksgiving as a combination guest book and gratitude journal that can be easily taken with me to the celebration, whether at my home or elsewhere, so everyone can add what they are thankful for over the years. I have another one I use for love letters to life and myself. :) The journal cover measures approximately 3.5 x 3.5 inches. It has yarn to wrap around the heart button to hold it closed and 125 pages. The paper pages are slightly smaller than the cover and vary in size. I like the texture of ripped edges so the pages inside may have some purposely torn edges. Some pages have been painted or stamped as well. Please inquire for an international shipping estimate. I will gladly do so! Wild Wonderful Wishes to You, Julia
$44.00 Add to cart
“Vintage Flower” Handmade Journal
One of a kind keepsake journal! The handmade journal has several decorative paper pages (both scrapbooking papers and recycled papers are used) inside a sewn fabric journal cover. The journal also has a small pocket sewn into the front cover when it is being made. These are great for gratitude journals, quote collections, mini scrapbooks with pictures, guest books, poetry, funny things kids say, travel notes, bridal or baby shower notes, hopes, dreams, prayers, love letters to life and ourselves... so many lovely possibilities. I keep a guest book in our home and it's so fun to go back and read what visitors have said in the past. My kids and I use them for personal gratitude journals and quote collections. I also use one similar to this for Thanksgiving as a combination guest book and gratitude journal that can be easily taken with me to the celebration, whether at my home or elsewhere, so everyone can add what they are thankful for over the years. I have another one I use for love letters to life and myself. :) The journal cover measures approximately 3.5 x 3.5 inches. It has yarn to wrap around the heart button to hold it closed and 125 pages. The paper pages are slightly smaller than the cover and vary in size. I like the texture of ripped edges so the pages inside may have some purposely torn edges. Some pages have been painted or stamped as well. Please inquire for an international shipping estimate. I will gladly do so! Wild Wonderful Wishes to You, Julia
$33.00 Add to cart
Wild Heart Handmade Journal
“Wild Heart” Handmade Journal
This unique journal is ready for your wild wonder! The handmade journal has several decorative paper pages (both scrapbooking papers and recycled papers are used) inside a sewn fabric journal cover. The journal also has a small pocket sewn into the front cover when it is being made. These are great for gratitude journals, quote collections, mini scrapbooks with pictures, guest books, poetry, funny things kids say, travel notes, bridal or baby shower notes, hopes, dreams, prayers, love letters to life and ourselves... so many lovely possibilities. I keep a guest book in our home and it's so fun to go back and read what visitors have said in the past. My kids and I use them for personal gratitude journals and quote collections. I also use one similar to this for Thanksgiving as a combination guest book and gratitude journal that can be easily taken with me to the celebration, whether at my home or elsewhere, so everyone can add what they are thankful for over the years. I have another one I use for love letters to life and myself. :) The journal measures approximately 5.5 x 8.5 inches. The paper pages are slightly smaller inside. I like the texture of ripped edges so the pages inside vary slightly and have some purposely torn edges. Please inquire for an international shipping estimate. I will gladly do so! Wild Wonderful Wishes to You, Julia
$44.00 Add to cart
Bird Nest Handmade Fabric Journal
“Bird Nest” Keepsake Journal
"A bird doesn’t sing because it has an answer, it sings because it has a song." - Joan Walsh Anglund (also attributed to Maya Angelou) This unique journal is ready for your song. :) The handmade journal has several decorative paper pages (both scrapbooking papers and recycled papers are used) inside a sewn fabric journal cover. The journal also has a small pocket sewn into the front cover when it is being made. These are great for gratitude journals, quote collections, mini scrapbooks with pictures, guest books, poetry, funny things kids say, travel notes, bridal or baby shower notes, hopes, dreams, prayers, love letters to life and ourselves... so many lovely possibilities. I keep a guest book in our home and it's so fun to go back and read what visitors have said in the past. My kids and I use them for personal gratitude journals and quote collections. I also use one similar to this for Thanksgiving as a combination guest book and gratitude journal that can be easily taken with me to the celebration, whether at my home or elsewhere, so everyone can add what they are thankful for over the years. The journal measures approximately 5.5 x 7.5 inches. The paper pages are slightly smaller inside. I like the texture of ripped edges so the pages inside vary slightly and have some purposely torn edges. Please inquire for an international shipping estimate. I will gladly do so! Wild Wonderful Wishes to You, Julia
$44.00 Add to cart
“Your Song” Handmade Journal
"A bird doesn’t sing because it has an answer, it sings because it has a song." - Joan Walsh Anglund (also attributed to Maya Angelou) [columns] [span6] [/span6][span6] [/span6][/columns] This unique journal is ready for your song. :) The handmade journal has several decorative paper pages (both scrapbooking papers and recycled papers are used) inside a sewn fabric journal cover. The journal also has a small pocket sewn into the front cover when it is being made. These are great for gratitude journals, quote collections, mini scrapbooks with pictures, guest books, poetry, funny things kids say, travel notes, bridal or baby shower notes, hopes, dreams, prayers, love letters to life and ourselves... so many lovely possibilities. I keep a guest book in our home and it's so fun to go back and read what visitors have said in the past. My kids and I use them for personal gratitude journals and quote collections. I also use one similar to this for Thanksgiving as a combination guest book and gratitude journal that can be easily taken with me to the celebration, whether at my home or elsewhere, so everyone can add what they are thankful for over the years. I have another one I use for love letters to life and myself. :) The journal measures approximately 4 x 6 inches. The paper pages are slightly smaller inside. I like the texture of ripped edges so the pages inside vary slightly and have some purposely torn edges. Please inquire for an international shipping estimate. I will gladly do so! Wild Wonderful Wishes to You, Julia
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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!  
$39.00 Add to cart
Custom Made to Order Handmade Journal
"A bird doesn’t sing because it has an answer, it sings because it has a song." - Joan Walsh Anglund (also attributed to Maya Angelou) birdsongjournalweb This listing is to request a custom made to order unique journal for your songs. The pictures are an example of one I've made and sold in the past. Each one is different based on the fabric, papers, and embellishments I have at the time. Please allow 2 weeks time in addition to shipping. You can add comments with your order if you'd like to discuss it before it is made. The handmade journals have several decorative paper pages (both scrapbooking papers and recycled papers are used) inside a sewn fabric journal cover. The journals also have a small pocket sewn into the front cover when being made. These are great for gratitude journals, quote collections, mini scrapbooks with pictures, guest books, poetry, funny things kids say, travel notes, bridal or baby shower notes, hopes, dreams, prayers, love letters to life and ourselves... so many lovely possibilities. I keep a guest book in our home and it's so fun to go back and read what visitors have said in the past. My kids and I use them for personal gratitude journals and quote collections. I also use one similar to this for Thanksgiving as a combination guest book and gratitude journal that can be easily taken with me to the celebration, whether at my home or elsewhere, so everyone can add what they are thankful for over the years. The journals measure approximately 4 x 6 inches. The paper pages are slightly smaller inside. I like the texture of ripped edges so the pages inside vary slightly and have some purposely torn edges. Please inquire for an international shipping estimate. I will gladly do so! Wild Wonderful Wishes to You, Julia
$99.00 Read more