End of Summer Update and Design Challenge Voting

Hello Beautiful Friends!

As Summer comes to a close, I hope you had a chance to do all the Summer things.

It's always a bitter-sweet time of year - days start to get shorter, Art Walks end for the season, and time spent with family wanes, as the kids go back to school.

I look forward to the cooler Fall weather, but here in Southern California, our second Summer is just getting started! We get our beach back from all the visitors and the weather is as hot as ever.

I am thankful to all of you who came out to the many Oceanside Art Walks this Summer. It was a great time of fine art, music, crafts, and fun. I was able to showcase many of my new SCIARPA! Scarf designs and met so many new local artists. 

For those who missed the Summer Art Walks, there are still a few events coming up!

Stay tuned for more information on the Oceanside Art Festival in October and the Holiday Bazaar at the Seabird Resort in December!

Until then, keep supporting small local businesses and independent artists.

If you would like to support designers right now, you can head over to Spoonflower and cast your VOTE for your favorites in the latest design challenge: Jewel Toned Boho. Here is a peek at my entry:

Mid-Summer Bliss on Emerald Green

I went lush garden with this one! Let me know what you think in the comments.

Have an enjoyable week and keep creating!

Peace, Love, and Creativity, 

Jodi

Small Business Saturday Scarf Sale

Thank you for your support of my Small Business!

Peace, Love, and Creativity, 

Jodi

Creative Holiday Gift Guide

Happy Holiday Season, Beautiful Friends!

We are heading into the season of giving, so I thought I would share some of my favorite small Artisan businesses to give you some ideas for great gifts with a hand-made touch.

Viola and Jean 

This small business packs a pretty creative punch when it comes to accessories. They design handbags, clothing, and hair accessories, to name a few- All created by hand! Lucky for me, they are local to San Diego, but you can find them on Etsy and ShopViolaandJean on Instagram, too!

Monica Martin Fine Art

Bold, Bright, Colorful, and Happy. That's how I describe Monica's artwork. She focuses on Original Art, Art Prints, and the absolute sweetest collections of Greeting Cards for every occasion. Art Prints are an affordable way to enjoy fine art and gift it to others. Monica is a Southern California Artist and art instructor working in Carlsbad, which is often reflected in her work. 

Find Monica Martin Fine Art on Etsy and follow her current events and latest class offerings on Instagram

I might also suggest some personalized gifts that you can find in my own Store 

JLopez Art & Design

My Zazzle store has lots of gift ideas that are customizable and you can personalize many of the items with names, initials, or even color themes to match your gift recipient. 

Add an initial or even a name to the pretty Magnolia Dreams Mug to add a modern floral touch to  the morning beverage ritual.  

Add some modern floral illustration flair to any room with this pretty table lamp in purple and orange. 

Gift a customizable Planner with a palm tree motif! The planner and it comes in 2 sizes and has Daily, Weekly and Monthly pages thatare not dated can start whenever you want. Stickers included to highlight the best days of your year!

Whether you shop in person or online, you can find creative gift for anyone. Consider giving a creative handmade gift that will please the recipient and it will most definitely help support an artist or creative small business!

Have a blessed Christmas season!

Peace, Love, and Creativity, 

Jodi