Setting up a Creative Space

"Setting up a Creative Space" gives you a sneak peek into my new arts and crafts room in process. Having a creative space to call your own is often essential for creating consistently. I can attest to this truth because I've been without an art room for the past 9 months and creativity has definitely …

Salt Dough Sculpture How To Video

Excited to be a feature artist on Crafty as B Bradley's YouTube channel, demonstrating how to make a Salt Dough Sculpture . Salt dough sculpture is a wonderful craft that can be enjoyed by all ages. Here are some posts you can explore for ideas and tips: https://jodeelunaart.com/2016/10/21/salt-dough-sculpture/ https://jodeelunaart.com/2011/12/18/dough-art-a-craft-for-kids-of-all-ages/ https://jodeelunaart.com/creativity/artwork/dough-sculpture/    

Fresh Starts

There are times when you find yourself facing a fresh start, a new beginning, a chance to do things differently. It's as if the canvas of your life gets to be reworked, changed, or created anew. Maybe you’ve graduated from high school or college, gotten married or divorced, lost your job or changed jobs, moved houses …

The Importance of a Creative Space

Having a creative space is essential for an artist's creative expression. It's been 8 months since I had to pack up my art room due to a roof leak that resulted in a home remodel. After that, my husband and I sold our house and relocated to another city. Retirement from a career in education …

Trust

“A grace that holds you when everything is breaking down and falling apart—and whispers that everything is somehow breaking free and falling together?”–Ann Voskamp, The Way of Abundance This post is for all of us going through hard times. You know those uncomfortable seasons of life when you can barely breathe because of the angst …

JoDee’s Art for Sale at the San Clemente Store

I'm excited to have my art for sale at the San Clemente Store in the Outlets at San Clemente. The San Clemente Store is “a collaborative of local artisans and entrepreneurs," featuring unique, hand-crafted gifts, photography, and art.  

Clarity

Have you ever longed for clarity? Or noticed that when vision blurs, daily life frustrates? It's not as if you can tell yourself, "I have to do this now, but I'll get back to ___________ later" because you don’t know what _______________ is. Every interruption increases internal turmoil. You feel as if life's daily demands …

Trip to Maine: Finding My Path of Peace

Grace arrives for the moment, direction comes for the day, a path of peace unfolds in the present. Last summer, my husband and I took a trip to Maine. We traversed the coast with cameras in hand, capturing beauty and contemplating quality of life. During those magical days, we determined to take more trips like …

Broken Vessel

Broken Vessel reminds us not to lose heart when life causes us to crack. For it is through our broken places that the glory of God shines. A broken pot in my garden inspired Broken Vessel. One day while I was out gardening, I noticed the unique weathering and cracks on one of my garden …