A New IG Favorite Things challenge!!!!
Posted on November 11, 2022
I’m co-hosting this time with Salli Swindell and Nate Padavick from Illustrator’s Circle and Kenzie …Snippets of Whimsy!!!
It is a still life challenge… (interpret this how you like. One prompt per week. Check out these graphics for more details.)
Starts Nov. 14th!!!
Our esteemed judge this time is Courtney Cerruti from Creative Bug!!
Make sure to add the hashtags #theydrawalong and #favoritethingsdrawalong when you post your creations. Courtney will check out the hashtag at the end of the challenge and award one or more prizes!!
SPREAD THE WORD!!!
Let’s make it an art party!! Draw, paint, make and share the stories behind your FAVORITE THINGS!!!
XO







Paint your Heart and Soul 2023
Posted on November 4, 2022
I’m teaching a fun Mixed Media class!!
Join me and 40 other artists in Paint Your Heart and Soul 2023, for a year long creative adventure, and see your skills grow and your creativity blooms!
In a nutshell, PYHaS2023 is a year long, online art class with weekly lessons. New lessons will be added to our virtual classroom every week. The lessons are pre-recorded and you can watch them any time. PLUS, you will get unlimited, life long access. How awesome is that?

The best part, you can get it for as little as $2.50 per lesson (for a limited time, with a coupon code “JOY” which is truly amazing!)
Use my link https://olgafurmanart.com/paint-your-heart-and-soul-2023/
You will not only learn from over 40 professional artists, but also will be encouraged to share your progress and interact with instructors and students in a closed FB group (only if you want), or/and through a special hashtag on Instagram.
This course is great for everyone who is looking to learn, explore, get inspired and find your own style or to add on to it! Beginners are welcome!
Join now and save – use coupon code “JOY”

Winners from the #coloricombosept challenge
Posted on October 7, 2022
Wow!!! Another wonderful challenge!
A HUGE thank you to my co-host Esté Macleod for her brilliant prompt curation! Another HUGE thank you to our esteemed judges. And an ENORMOUS thanks to all of you who participated!
Bravo for your astounding talent! I love this supportive community so much!
Selections from Jennifer Nelson
Sharon Nullmeyer

Anna Tjan

Cynthia Frenette

Louise Salvaterra

Selections from Jennifer Livingston…Senior Product Designer for Demdaco
She will be offering an hour long GROUP Zoom call with all of her selections to answer questions and to chat about the business of product development.
Top selection…
Tracey English

Additional picks…
Louise Salvaterra

Sharon Nullmeyer

Esté Macleod selections
For anyone who participated in the challenge, as a thank you… Esté is awarding a free coupon for her One, Two, Three, Let’s Paint Cats on-line course!!!
Register before end of October with twelve months access to course content
Esté is awarding
- Art materials, brushes and watercolor paints to Suzanne
- A set of watercolor brushes to Eniko Kardalus
- A silk Esté floral scarf to Carolina Lacerda
Eniko Kardalus
Windflowermood

Suzanne Breeze

Carolina Lacerda

Lori Siebert selections
Lori will be awarding a handmade gift to each winner.
Nivea Ortiz

Anne Heffernan

Nina Martell

Karen Runge

Thanks again to all of you who participated! See you next time.
XOXO






































