Author: Jules Ostara

“Enjoy the Journey” is the message that hangs from the rear view mirror of our car as a frequent reminder.  It’s fitting to me that it hangs there, a place that could symbolically represent looking back while still looking ahead.  … Read More

While reading an art journaling magazine last night (full of beautiful pages by other people), I found myself thinking about my scrapbooking experience. I confess that I fell in love with the “idea” of scrapbooking. I had even made photo … Read More

Dare I share these unfiltered/uncensored words?  Deep breath… let go and trust the process and the energy that flows through.  In spite of my initial intention to add to and clarify this painting, when I sat down to do so, … Read More

Day 101 of the Art 101 challenge came and went earlier in September while I was on vacation with my family, which I approached as a little vision quest. My commitment with Art 101 was similar to most participants, yet … Read More

What a wonderful world… see the beauty!  While life can be so bittersweet, it is also a world full of wonder and beauty.  We are constantly reminded of the bitter and the sweet… as one of my best friends of 20 years … Read More

Work in Progress/Pictures!  Busy few weeks, with art and life!  Maybe life is an art?  Several pictures and saving the best for last!  Probably least words and most pictures of any post yet.  Too much going on to say as much … Read More

Giving away a pack of 5 postcards (and giving this dream a chance) and including a bonus extra of the favorite turtle postcard!  Please share this post from Loving Road on facebook to enter.  Celebrating the first Loving Rd postcard series.  Hoping to spread some joy, smiles, love, and inspiration.  Winner will … Read More

Do you know the song “Breathe” by Faith Hill?  I’ve had my own version in my head this week to that tune… singing and repeating “Just trust” as I play in my art room (really the basement!). The word/idea/concept of “trust” … Read More

Art keeps mending, healing, growing, and lifting this heart!  Learning to go my own way… <3 Thanks again to Tamara LaPorte for the awesome (and free) art, heart, & healing course!!  I’m finally up to the whimsy girls part of week 2.  I made 2 … Read More

Put my brave girl boots on this week!  This little light of mine, I’m gonna let it shine… Let it shine, Let it shine, Let it shine.  Sure hope to bring smiles and encouragement to all who see my very first postcard series – … Read More