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Painted Ladies: Art of Transformation & Transformation of Art
Self Paced Course hosted by Jules Ostara. Start Anytime!
Enjoy a mixed-media journey through the depths and possibilities of your own creativity. This is what "do it for the process" means! All levels welcome from beginners (ready to transform a blank canvas!) to those with piles of paintings in progress (ready to revive!).
Get into the flow with fluid acrylics and shimmering pearlescent inks, bring botanical beauty inside, feel young at heart with fun whimsical doodles, apply bold colors and brave marks in abstract adventures, try stained glass style designs, invite your inner muse to dance through rhythm and compositional choices, linger in the loving layers, shape your collage stories, tend to yourself through the inevitable changes that come.
Explore the wonder, trust your magic touch, and let your heart sing.
You will have access to ALL of the lessons at once. So, you can follow along with the suggested schedule spanning 3 months or paint and play at your own pace. You can also download all content to keep for offline and lifetime access.
You will receive:
- In-depth video instructions for each painting project (more than 25 videos edited and condensed into about 8 hours of viewing time plus bonuses)
- Supply lists for each project (substitutions and experimentation encouraged)
- Intimate 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 and feedback in private group
- Invites to occasional live zoom sessions for questions & feedback (open to participants in all courses hosted by Jules)
- Additional text, references, and prompts to encourage you through the process
- Distance Reiki for the group from special guest Kerri Aab
- Bonus inspiration from special guest Janette Stuart
Please be sure you enter the correct email address to receive course updates and download the access information for the classroom immediately after checkout! {check spam folders if you don't receive confirmation with download link promptly}
Please select the person or place who shared this opportunity with you from the messenger options below so that I may thank and compensate them accordingly. I look forward to seeing what you create!
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.
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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.
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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
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
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!
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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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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! 
Serenading the Self
☆ Serenading the Self ☆
Embodiment through experimentation and creativity. Remixing the songs and stories that make up the soundtracks of our lives. Exploring layers of love, wonder and presence. Every Soul has a Song!
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!
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 video in whatever time works best for you in this self paced offering. You can also download the video to save (so no worries if you aren’t able to fit something in right away).
This was originally prepared for the 2022 Loving, Healing, Creating Summit hosted by Creative U. I’m glad to be able to make my session available in this way as well. Let Your Sweet Heart Sing!
You can download the material (pdf file) immediately after checkout! I look forward to seeing what you create!
The Present Thrivival
☆ "The Present" online course is 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 Thrivival (my take on a Revival) course 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 exploring "The Present". 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).
"The Present" Thrivival content includes:
☆ Introduction ☆ Story Time ☆ In Depth Art Project ☆ Meditation ☆ Suggested Physical Activity ☆ Writing Prompt ☆ Music Play List ☆ References/Recommendations ☆ Wrap-Up
This course was originally created in 2016, yet it still feels relevant, worthwhile and fun. I hope you’ll agree. I did not initially share the finished art with participants in order to maintain the element of discovery along with me throughout the course. Since then, the art created has been featured in my Soul Songs inspiration card deck. So, you get to see it before you begin. You never know how and where your art may evolve and end up! Trust and enjoy your process.
Please check your email (and spam folders) soon after checkout to download a PDF with the welcome & access info.
Thank YOU!
“Brave Heart” Tote Bag
Spread smiles, soul food, and inspiration wherever you go. :)
Art Print from original painting on useful Tote Bag. Great for groceries, library, beach, pool, park, etc.
These make unique gifts for so many occasions such as birthdays, friendship, thank you, get well, sympathy, condolences, mother’s day, hostesses, teachers, secretaries, nurses, etc.
The original painting was inspired by and dedicated to brave survivors of all kinds, whether from abuse or illness or broken heart. May we find the courage and strength within to thrive.
Choose from 3 different sizes: 13 inches, 16 inches, or 18 inches
- Selected design printed on both sides
- 1 inch wide super strong cotton shoulder strap
- Soft yet hard wearing 100% spun Polyester Poplin fabric
“Muse” Print – Choose Size
This is a print from an original mixed media painting. It has the following text in various places:
“Beat to your drummer… your own heart. Dance your dance. Sing your song. Be You to Full."
"Thrive"
"Time for me to fly”
You can click the image to enlarge and view more clearly.
Choose from 3 different sizes: 5x7 inches, 8x10 inches, or 11x14 inches
Choose from 3 different sizes: 5x7 inches, 8x10 inches, or 11x14 inches
- The smaller 5x7 inch option is printed on premium paper (heavier than cardstock) with a matte finish.
- The 8x10 inch or 11x14 option is printed on acid-free papers using archival inks to last a lifetime without fading or loss of color and are shipped directly from a fine art printer.
- Of course, watermarks and web address do not appear on any size of these professional prints.
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!
Heartlight Angels Folk Art 7 Postcard Set
Heartlight Angels Folk Art Postcards Set of 7 Different Designs
Angel is another term for messenger. May these messengers inspire and encourage us. I painted each angel and cut them out like paper dolls. The wings were so fun to make using actual maple leaves, doilies, lace fabric, and fabric flower petals for some. The backgrounds are just as diverse from sheet music, tie-dye paper, sewing patterns, corrugated cardboard and scrap wood in a fun folk-art style using what was available. I tried to listen and let the angels share kind and encouraging messages. You can place them on an altar, shelf, or desk or place in the mail to pass it on.
♡ May we witness the angels of love and light all around us. ♡
These could also be left in public restrooms, dressing rooms, doctor's waiting rooms, or where ever else you may roam that you'd like to leave a trail spreading seeds of kindness and scattering sweet smiles.
Select More to Save with Double or Triple Sets (while supplies last)
Angel Presence Folk Art Postcards
"Angel Presence" Folk Art Postcard ~ Available in Sets of 5
Angel is another term for messenger. May this messenger inspire and encourage. The postcards are printed from a high resolution scan of an original mixed-media painting. The wings for the angel were made using a paper doily. Her skirt is painted sheet music and there is sand embedded in the hourglass. The background was made with paper towels that had been during tie-dye projects. The message reads: embrace the present.
I tried to listen and let the angel share kind and encouraging messages. You can place the card on an altar, shelf, or desk or place in the mail to pass it on. These could also be left in public restrooms, dressing rooms, doctor's waiting rooms, or where ever else you may roam that you'd like to leave a trail spreading seeds of kindness and scattering sweet smiles.
Of course, any watermarks for sharing on the web do not appear on prints.
Select More to Save with Double or Triple Sets (while supplies last)
Grateful Heart Angel Folk Art Postcards
"Grateful Heart" Folk Art Angel Postcard ~ Available in Sets of 5
Angel is another term for messenger. May this messenger inspire and encourage. The postcards are printed from a high resolution scan of an original mixed-media painting. The wings for the angel were made using actual maple leaves. The cornucopia was added with burlap. The bird nest is made of threads. The background is painted over sheet music. The message reads: the grateful heart sits at a continuous feast. May it be so. ♡
I tried to listen and let the angel share kind and encouraging messages. You can place the card on an altar, shelf, or desk or place in the mail to pass it on.
These could also be left in public restrooms, dressing rooms, doctor's waiting rooms, or where ever else you may roam that you'd like to leave a trail spreading seeds of kindness and scattering sweet smiles.
Of course, watermarks are not printed on the cards.
Select More to Save with Double or Triple Sets (while supplies last)
Weave Love Folk Art Angel Postcards
"Weave Love" Folk Art Angel Postcard ~ Available in Sets of 5
Angel is another term for messenger. May this messenger inspire and encourage. This angel reminds me most of an angelic form of wisdom, Sophia, for some reason. In high school, I recited the song “Tapestry” by Carole King as a poem in memory of my aunt who died at the age of 18 and before I was born. So this angel reminds me of her, whom I have often imagined as my guardian angel. When I initially did the sketch, none of the above had come to mind. I just had an image of an angel holding pieces of thread that represent the different choices that make up our lives. Once the thread came to mind, the idea of a tapestry soon followed. The skirt was cut from an old shirt of my mom’s. I used the sewing machine to sew the tree in the center of the skirt with variegated thread and add the leaves on the border of the skirt. I wanted the tree to be represented in different seasons so I used acrylic paint to add spring buds, summer leaves, fall leaves, and winter bare branches with snow flakes around them. The background fabric is blue to represent the sky. The sun painted on her shirt was meant to be the sun above the tree. Then, her forehead wanted a sun, too (symbolic of wisdom, light, third eye?). The wings are made of lace and the background includes a sewing pattern.
I tried to listen and let the angel share kind and encouraging messages. You can place the card on an altar, shelf, or desk or place in the mail to pass it on.
♡ May we witness angels of love and light all around us. ♡
These could also be left in public restrooms, dressing rooms, doctor's waiting rooms, or where ever else you may roam that you'd like to leave a trail spreading seeds of kindness and scattering sweet smiles.
Select More to Save with Double or Triple Sets (while supplies last)