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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! 

$79.00 Select options
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
Flow Time Energy Art Playdate
☆ Flow Time ~ Art Play Date ☆ I often greet the blank surface as both a playground and a temple, a place to meet with mystery, explore the wonders, play with possibility, sing, pray, celebrate and co-create with the life force that flows through all! In this offering, I share how I created the “Expanding with Flow” painting. It has nautilus and turquoise energies within it that feel so healthy and potent. It's been great for me to look back at the video since I want to make more paintings with similar vibes, ease, and flow. It's available so others can join me for "Flow Time" as well. You will see how to create the soft, subtle nuances and harmony along with the playful pops of bold vibrancy. I'm thinking of it as a virtual art playdate that can be enjoyed anytime, anywhere. This one is easy to fit in to a single short painting session. You will receive:
  • Downloadable Supply List with links (you must purchase supplies separately or substitute what you have)
  • Introduction with Studio Tour, Supply Tips, and Inspiration Ideas
  • 3 edited Process Videos with detailed Instruction (approximately 30 minutes)
  • Prompts for further Reflection, Symbolism, and Exploration
This is the kind of painting that doubts may have prevented me from showing or letting be in the past. It's rather raw and very playful, yet also deep in symbolism and vitality. Making boat loads of paintings has helped me to trust my touch and tastes (at least most of the time). So, for anyone struggling with self doubt, I hope you can keep trusting your own joy, liveliness, and love. We are all human and there is surely someone else out there that shares similar vibes and can value you and your creations. In the meantime, keep choosing and loving yourself. And, hopefully, have someone who will cheer you on if you need it! 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 in whatever time works best for you in this self paced offering. You can also download all of the videos to save for lifetime access (so no worries if you need to come back to it later). You should receive a confirmation email with a link to download the access information immediately after checkout. Please check spam folders if you do not see it. I hope you will enjoy feeling in the flow!
$20.00 Add to cart
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
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!
$29.00 Add to cart
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!
$11.00 Add to cart
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!  
$39.00 Add to cart
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