tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-49521659250948751112024-03-05T08:20:15.614-05:00J.Oster FolkartJodi Ohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14738538767116254797noreply@blogger.comBlogger64125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4952165925094875111.post-14902003492027736422013-08-07T08:20:00.000-04:002013-08-07T08:20:20.345-04:00Summer Workshops 2013This summer I took a couple of workshops. You can see some of my photos here Workshop 2013. The years not over yet so I hope to take more.
Jodi Ohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14738538767116254797noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4952165925094875111.post-10639053259827927152013-05-28T09:36:00.000-04:002013-05-28T09:36:57.668-04:00Art work and famous peopleLast night I had a dream that Valerie Bertinelli bought a piece of art from me. I was so excited! Too bad it was only a dream. This brings me to a question. Has anyone ever sold a piece of art work to anyone famous? I would love to hear your stories so please share.
I actually almost sold a piece to Meredith Vieira at a craft show many years ago. Said she would think about it Jodi Ohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14738538767116254797noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4952165925094875111.post-81475863261079846302013-04-15T10:34:00.000-04:002013-04-15T10:34:08.242-04:00Mystery Caravan SwapA few weeks ago I was part of a swap held by a group on Facebook called mixed media art on Facebook. We created a "mystery caravan". I just want to share some of the great piece that were made.
This is the one I made for Ivy Wolfe Small.
and this is the one I received from her.
Some others that were done.
Jodi Ohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14738538767116254797noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4952165925094875111.post-76685890189422969162013-04-05T07:10:00.001-04:002013-04-05T07:12:26.846-04:00Sale in my etsy shopMy birthday is on April 9th, so I am having a 20% off sale to help clebrate until that date. By sure to stop by ansd share in the fun. Use code BDAY43.Jodi Ohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14738538767116254797noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4952165925094875111.post-31461550459655378492013-02-25T22:34:00.001-05:002013-02-25T22:34:14.767-05:00little BIG newsI have mentioned in past postings that my youngest daughter was born premature (28 weeks). She has Cerebral Palsy but is high functioning.
To most of you, when your child losses a tooth at 7.5 it isn't a big deal. Hope's baby teeth came in later then the average child's. Feels like we have been waiting forever for a tooth to come out. Well today it happened. Congrats Hope!
Jodi Ohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14738538767116254797noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4952165925094875111.post-79855433532108628392013-02-17T23:47:00.000-05:002013-02-17T23:49:00.273-05:00SIMPLICITYHi everyone,
I have been working pretty hard (maybe i could work a little harder) on keeping my word on producing more artwork this year. But I haven't been that bad. I have been trying to list at least one new item a week on either etsy or eBay. You can check my etsy shop to see what I have listed and on the 20th I will be posting on eBay a small painting nibblefest art contest. this Jodi Ohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14738538767116254797noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4952165925094875111.post-74272427263798487492012-12-31T12:46:00.000-05:002012-12-31T12:46:40.776-05:00New Year ---> New StartIt's the last day of 2012, I sit here and think about the past year. I know it wasn't the greatest for a lot of people, but it really hasn't been that bad for me. I have to be thankful that my family is healthy and we have a roof over our head. To me that is the most important. So I just want to wish everyone a HAPPY & HEALTY NEW YEAR. I hope all your wishes come true.
Hope to see you Jodi Ohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14738538767116254797noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4952165925094875111.post-14970087946806273512012-11-04T13:06:00.000-05:002012-11-04T13:06:00.120-05:00HURRICANE SANDY
I live in Northern NJ, even though my town was hit by the hurricane, we(me
and my family) have not suffered nearly as much as those that havelost
homes, or even worse, lost lives. The worse I have suffered is trying to find gas and having my kids miss school for over a week (they are driving me crazy!!!!).  Jodi Ohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14738538767116254797noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4952165925094875111.post-29949953706137468312012-10-24T11:38:00.000-04:002012-10-25T08:18:39.201-04:00SWAP DOLL CHALLANGEWow, I can't believe it's been over two months since I've been here to blog. Guess I haven't felt there was anything worth writing about. I haven't been creating too mush lately but I have joined a group on face book called MIXED MEDIA ART ON FACEBOOK. Here's the link https://www.facebook.com/groups/mixedmediaart/. I joined in on an art doll swap/challenge. It was so much fun. I Jodi Ohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14738538767116254797noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4952165925094875111.post-85622869394937318872012-08-13T08:18:00.001-04:002012-08-13T08:19:52.196-04:00A Great SundayHi everyone-
I have to tell you what a great day I had yesterday even though i was stuck in traffic for about an hour. It was all worth it.
I took a workshop called Art Journaling 201: Staring Down A Blank Journal Page(for newbies...) with Michele Luxenberg (little bird creations). It was so fun, met some great people that i hope to meet again, and I learned some Jodi Ohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14738538767116254797noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4952165925094875111.post-74793076149318326962012-08-01T06:26:00.000-04:002012-08-01T06:28:09.915-04:00New materialsSince I went to the the Create retreat, I have had this urge to try new materials. Well it was a mixed media retreat after all. I bought some distress stains from Ranger. Haven't really figured out how to use them yet (if you have suggestions please share, besides from all the videos techniques on you tube). I am so Jodi Ohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14738538767116254797noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4952165925094875111.post-80734426715640698262012-07-31T20:47:00.002-04:002012-07-31T20:47:21.573-04:00Art ClassA new art school is opening. I am so happy!!! I am always saying how there is nowhere around me that teaches art. And when I do find something, the timing is off. It either starts when I am taking my kids to school or ends after I have to pick them up. This class is perfect, starts after I take them and ends way before I have to pick them up.Best of all, I got $50 off cause I registered before Jodi Ohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14738538767116254797noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4952165925094875111.post-70838441878596900592012-07-24T00:00:00.000-04:002012-07-24T00:00:06.739-04:00Such A Good TimeFrom Wed July 18 to Sat. July 21, I had the most fabulous time with some really talented people. I went to Create New Jersey, an artist retreat. All the instructors were wonderful.
My first class was with Jodi Ohl. If you ever have the opportunity to take a class with her, do it. She is so sweet and helpful. I know she has online classes, but there is nothing like having the&Jodi Ohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14738538767116254797noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4952165925094875111.post-530959813445656452012-07-18T06:37:00.000-04:002012-07-18T06:37:57.424-04:00Create Mixed Media RetreatsGoing to my very first artist retreat today, I am extremely excited, like a kid at Christmas. Not knowing what I am going to get but knowing it will all be good. I will post picture of the great creations. So check back.Jodi Ohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14738538767116254797noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4952165925094875111.post-83508118234216031222012-06-25T21:17:00.000-04:002012-06-25T21:55:05.720-04:00Europe, here she comesToday marks a milestone in my daughter's life. She is going to Europe with a bunch of kids from her school. I don't know if she realizes how lucky she is. I'm 42 and I've never been to any part of Europe and she is going to (I think) 5 countries.
I am very happy she has this opportunity, and very nervous. Didn't think I would be, but every time I think about it I get butterflies inJodi Ohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14738538767116254797noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4952165925094875111.post-18144070441517846692012-06-21T00:40:00.000-04:002012-06-21T00:40:50.545-04:00It's been awhileThis month has been crazy with all the end of the school year stuff. There was the dance recital weekend, school productions, and 2 graduations (one elementary and one middle school). I've been a little busy! I will eventually post pictures.
I just listed two small paintings on eBay. I will always find time to do the NFAC if the theme interests me. Check it out and see all Jodi Ohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14738538767116254797noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4952165925094875111.post-48112785073062297002012-06-01T15:31:00.000-04:002012-06-01T15:31:30.295-04:00Thank youI just want to thank Ayala Art for hosting the 29 Face challenge. Even though I didn't do all 29, I had lots of fun and really enjoyed looking at all the other wonderful faces that were created with all different kinds of media and unique styles. I must say there are really brilliant artists out there.Jodi Ohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14738538767116254797noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4952165925094875111.post-3948050857534848162012-05-29T23:07:00.000-04:002012-05-29T23:07:06.640-04:00#21- #26 OF 29 FACES
Sorry I haven't posted in the past week. just couldn't get motivated. But here I am ready to get my faces up.
#21- color pencil- more or less a doodle
#22- mixed media- journal page
#23, #24, #25- one is oil pastels, one is wax crayons, one is soft pastel- just wanted to see the difference between the three
#26-mainly markers- journal page
Jodi Ohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14738538767116254797noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4952165925094875111.post-29244021041684011692012-05-22T21:29:00.000-04:002012-05-22T23:23:03.925-04:00#20 of 29 Faces and art journalI have been wanting to start an art journal for awhile now, but really didn't know how to get started, I was doing a little cleaning the other day and came across a blank scrap book that I had bought at Barns& Nobles about 10 years ago for a dollar. I don't scrapbook but couldn't pass it up. Well I found a my answer for the book. Here is what I did for my first page and I really enjoyed doingJodi Ohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14738538767116254797noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4952165925094875111.post-78288800974959690872012-05-20T23:16:00.000-04:002012-05-20T23:16:10.338-04:0029 FACES and NIBBLE FEST ART CONTESTI combined my two projects into this post. I have 2 faces for the 29 faces which make it #'s 18 and 19. Now I am only 2 behind, I hope to catch up.
Nibble Fest Art Contest is a group on ebay where every month a theme is chosen and whoever wants to join creates something for that theme and starts their bidding at .99 cents. This months theme is elements: earth water, Jodi Ohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14738538767116254797noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4952165925094875111.post-49041148204129242342012-05-19T19:27:00.000-04:002012-05-19T19:27:26.935-04:0029 Faces - NO.17 and underwater painting
I am working on my underwater project for the butterfly effect and combined the two together. I haven't finished yet but wanted to get something up. Hope it's not to late!
She looks mad in the picture, but she's really notI think dhe is just a little upset that haven't spent too much time on her.
acrylics on canvasHopefully she will be done soon. Check backJodi Ohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14738538767116254797noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4952165925094875111.post-7622159250328999162012-05-16T23:53:00.001-04:002012-05-16T23:53:13.472-04:00Face # 16 of 29 Faces for MayI had a pretty busy day today, Had an IEP meeting for my daughter. Right now she is going to a school for children with Cerebral Palsy and we are trying to mainstream her. Then she has her physical therapy appointment (well my husband took her to that). I had a few minutes to relax, but then had to take my middle daughter to dance and pick up McDonald's for dinner. Jodi Ohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14738538767116254797noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4952165925094875111.post-77165616844021585052012-05-15T16:23:00.000-04:002012-05-15T16:23:04.986-04:0029 Faces - # 13, 14 & 15Well it has happened again, just can't seem to get my pics on the computer to write this blog. So here we go....
#13 was done on Mother's Day while hanging with my girls on the coach. A quick little drawing of me and my three sweethearts. Doesn't look anything like us, more of a representation.
colored pencil
#14 Also another quick drawing, was kind of in a funky mood. It Jodi Ohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14738538767116254797noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4952165925094875111.post-77911836653841339862012-05-12T22:39:00.000-04:002012-05-12T22:39:20.463-04:0029 faces -two more- # 11 and # 12 It seems that I can't get to post one a day so I am trying to at least get here every other day. Hopefully since tomorrow is Mother's day, I get time to get something done and posted. Anyways, here are two more faces.
The first one was done while waiting in at the eye doctor before my eyes were dilated. While I was sitting there, I looked around observing the faces of other Jodi Ohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14738538767116254797noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4952165925094875111.post-15275212592809480522012-05-10T20:52:00.000-04:002012-05-10T20:52:41.190-04:00#8, #9, and #10 - 29 faces
More faces!!!
The first one is dine in marker. I love how bright markers are but I still need to practice with them.
The nest two are pencil drawings. I'm trying to get the feel for them, but they are fun.
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