Life Book 2016!

Hello everyone!
I have some wonderful & exciting news! I am going to be teaching on Life Book 2016 next year! I'm thrilled to be a part of the vibrant community of artists that Tam of Willowing Arts has gathered together. Having friends who have participated in past years, I just know that the magic that this course generates really sifts down into every area of your studio practice. Its going to be packed full of juicy ways to connect with, celebrate and honor yourself through art journaling.



First let me tell you a bit more about Life Book in case you haven't heard about it yet! “Life Book, a celebration and honouring of YOU” is a year-long mixed media art class
organized by Tamara Laporte from Willowing Arts.

Tam is joined by 23 incredible art teachers who are all gearing up to share their mixed media techniques, tips and tricks with YOU! Themed around self-development and healing, you’ll be creating several loose mixed media art journal pages per month which by the end of the year you will bind into a glorious journal (a Life Book)! You will have a wonderful keepsake that you can treasure for the rest of your life!
You can find out a lot more about this wildly popular course (it has been joined by over 8700 people in the past!) by clicking HERE.



I've had so much fun in the process of developing my Life Book class! My lesson will go live in the middle of February 2016, here's the description of what my lesson will be....
“Finding Center with Mandalas”

I use Mandala drawing & painting within the layers of my mixed media paintings as a way of keeping myself loose, while at the same time drawing focus & reflection to different areas and quieting the mind. In this lesson we will journey together through the three layer process that I use to create my layered Mandala paintings, adding delicious textural layers and personal flair, celebrating all of the positive elements that make up the rich tapestry of our lives.
We'll explore centering through the use of mandala drawing, much like you can see in this painting:


I'm also super excited to be offering a Bonus Lesson about painting on unconventional surfaces, exploring pattern painting on gathered leaves, this will air in the autumn of 2016!! Eeeeeep, so much fun!


Registration opens on October 5th 2015 and the class begins on January 1st 2016. There is so much exciting community over in the Facebook group, so much sharing of beautiful work, and really you can jump in at any time throughout the year!
So if you want to start this year with a fabulous creative BANG and spend 2016 with a wonderful creative community of like-minded souls, learning more about art and how to be kinder and more loving towards yourself, be sure to join once registration opens! :) Keep this page bookmarked so that you can sign up the moment it goes on sale! :)

Here is the list of the other amazing teachers who will be teaching on Life Book –

7 Sept 2015; Tamara Laporte   http://www.willowing.org/
8 Sept 2015; Annie Hamman   http://anniehamman.com/
9 Sept 2015; Kristin Dudish     http://kristindudish.com/
10 Sept 2015; Effy Wild           http://effywild.com/
YOU ARE HERE:: 11 Sept 2015; Faith Evans-Sills   http://harmonyandfaith.blogspot.com/
12 Sept 2015; Gillian Lee Smith   http://www.gillianleesmithartist.com/
13 Sept 2015; Ivy Newport       http://ivynewport.com/
14 Sept 2015; Jane Davenport   http://janedavenport.com/
15 Sept 2015; Jenny Grant       http://www.flowbyjenny.com/
16 Sept 2015; Angela Kennedy (Pennystamper)   http://pennystamper.blogspot.com
17 Sept 2015; Lisa Viger      http://www.lisaviger.com/
18 Sept 2015; Martha Lever   http://marthalever.blogspot.co.uk/
19 Sept 2015; Mary Beth Shaw   http://www.mbshaw.com/
20 Sept 2015; Melody Ross    http://bravegirlsclub.com/
21 Sept 2015; Pam Carriker    http://pamcarriker.com/
22 Sept 2015; Pauline Agnew    http://www.paulineagnew.com/blog/
23 Sept 2015; Rae Missigman    http://rae-missigman.squarespace.com/
24 Sept 2015; Renata Loree     http://renataloree.com/
25 Sept 2015; Roben-Marie Smith    http://www.robenmarie.com/
26 Sept 2015; Roxanne Coble    http://bybun.com/
27 Sept 2015; Shiloh Sophia McCloud    http://www.shilohsophiastudios.com/blog
28 Sept 2015; Donna Downey     http://donnadowney.typepad.com
29 Sept 2015; Tracy Verdugo     http://artoftracyverdugo.blogspot.co.uk/
30 Sept 2015; Wyanne Thompson     http://www.wyanne.com

Have a great time following the blog hop! I can't wait to see you in the classroom!
xoxoFaith

180 comments:

mama mia said...

Life Book sounds amazing! I learned about it earlier this year and this would be my first time participating. This is just the direction I would like my art Journaling to take. I'm pretty new at it and can't wait to learn and explore. Thanks for the chance to win a spot!

BritChickNY said...

Being able to join so many Craetives in 2016 would be fantastic. Thank-you for the opportunity to win a spot. I am happy to comment, subscribe and share!

Heather Mader said...

I would love to join Lifebook 2016 because it would teach me so much and I hope bring more healing into my life. Thanks for the opportunity!

mama mia said...

Life Book 2016 sounds amazing! I heard about Life Book earlier this year and this would be my first time participating. I'm kind of new to all of this and it's just the direction I would like my art Journaling to take. I can't wait to explore, learn and create. Thanks for the opportunity to win a spot!

Unknown said...

I adore and follow your work, I would love to learn from you!!! I am dying to take Lifebook 2016. I have heard such great feedback from years past, and there is such an incredible line up. I know that the weekly prompts and education will just be exactly what I need to really drive my artistic pursuit. Mixed media and what all of these teachers do on a daily basis is what I love, but no formal education in the arts. I work a full time career, with a family at home...this would be the perfect course for me to take, to keep me on the right track which is absolutely a healthy, therapeutic trail for me to take! thank you for this chance to enter!

Unknown said...

I shared on facebook also!

Unknown said...

joined your newsletter, thanks so much!

Famu Camil said...

I would like to be part of LB2016 because it’s an opportunity to express myself through my art.

Thanks

Cindy said...

I will like to win this opportunity because I will like to do LB but not have the possibility yet to do it, I will like to learn more from all the great teachers.. thank you for the chance
I have share and sign up

Siggadisart said...

Hi, I would love to win a spot in LB 2016. Why, because I love Life Book and this year the teachers are just awesome and you are one of them :)

Katara said...

I would relish the opportunity to join in the inspiring art-making FUN that is Life Book 2016!! And to be a part of a wonderful community who all share a creative interest. I love doing mandalas so I already know (granted the opportunity) that I will LOVE your lesson!

Maribe Losada said...

Signed up for your newsletter and shared the post on FB.
It has never been possible for me to be part of Lifebook for many reasons. I love to win to learn from so many talented instructors.
Thank you so much for the chance.

Marrianna said...

I would love to be part of Life Book 2016 because I have seen the great art work created by a friend in 2014 and I believe I will benefit from the lessons learned for my own personal healing journey. Thank you for the opportunity to win a spot and learn from some of the best teachers ever. And congratulations on being selected to teach for Life Book 2016.

Marrianna said...

I am sharing this blog post on Facebook, also.

Marrianna said...

And I signed up for your newsletter.

Ajudit1 said...

Thank you the opportunity. It is a great course, It is full of fun.

Unknown said...

So delicious I love everything about Lifebook, especially all the amazing teachers who come aboard every year with such delicious teachings. I would love to win a spot.
I have subscribed to your newsletter
and left you a win me comment :)and shared on twitter :)
Thanks you Faith for giving me the opp to win a free spot.
I have never seen your art before I can't wait to learn more.
Blessings

Nina Fickett said...

Seems I posted under 21 secrets. 2016 is my quest to come out of artist hiding and soar, discover, learn, create and find my voice. This is just the thing to help me do that. I've subscribed to your newsletter and shared on FB.

Joanna said...

I'd so love to win a place on this class - it's awesome! I'm going to be an empty nester soon and I'm going to need some help getting used to it - this'll be perfect!

Joanna said...

Shared On Facebook, Twitter and signed up for your newsletter :)

april dawn said...

I've never been able to sign up for this course but I've seen so many wonderful projects from people who did it and I want to take it so very badly. It's been a long year of deaths, births and lots of stress so this would be so wonderful to do this next year. It would give me the artistic boost I need right now.

kathleen codyrachel said...

Oh boy do i wish to be part of Life Book 2016 but I am also thankful because I am now following g you and intrigued by your courses! More to dream about and work towards!

Ali Iceloff said...

I'd like to join Lifebook to get a chance to have lessons with some of the best mixed media artists out there! I've joined the newsletter and shared on Facebook.

M. Austen said...

Done! ~ I would love to be part of LB2016. So much inspiration from all the talented artist instructors to keep me doing art throughout the year . Also, would love to learn and paint mandalas. Thank you for this opportunity!!

Judi said...

Lifebook is great, i was in 2014, but I was unable to join for 2015. I really missed it. I live in a rural area and have no artistic friends to share with. Lifebook gives me a since of community.

Unknown said...

This will be the first time I can join Lifebook. It sounds so amazing! To fill me up with not only lots of inspiring ideas but to take time for me. So excited to begin my life again arting. So kind of all of you to share these gifts. Yeah 2016

Kaz said...

So many of my favorite artists are teaching in Life Book 2016!! I would love to be a part of it to help me get back into art journaling and cope with the stresses of life. Thanks for the chance to win a spot!!

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Shinjini said...

I would be thrilled to bits to win a spot on this course for the incredible chance to learn from such wonderful teachers! Thank you for this opportunity.

Kaz said...

Shared on FB and already subscribed to your newsletter and blog!!

TJ said...

I'm taking LB2015 classes and its been a wonderful learning experience! I certainly hope to be a part of LB2016 as well. Thanks for the opportunity to win a seat!

Barbara Bishop said...

I shared on facebook and pinterest and signed up for your email. I would love to win a spot in Life Book because I lost my Mom to cancer this year and then found out my Dad has cancer. I need inspiration to keep me painting in my time of grief. I am volunteering in Nepal after the earthquakes and there are no art classes here so an online community and inspiration would really have an impact on my creative journey. I love, love your paintings and style!

TangledBlueRose said...

Life Book sounds so wonderful! I just learned about it recently and I would be over the moon to be able to learn along, mixed media makes me so happy :) With your art, I am particularly drawn to your patterns and color, so peaceful. Thanks so much for a chance to win.
~kim

LK said...

I'm a mandala nut... but always have a hard time drawing and painting them and having them come out even. Would LOVE LOVE LOVE to get in on LB16, as I've been wanting to get in for years but finances just never allow it.

I've also signed up and shared... :) I LOVE your work!

Barbara Bishop said...

I shared on FB and on pinterest! I would be so blessed to be a part of creative community as I have been trying to find a community of artists to encourage and share our journey. I lost my Mom this year to cancer and I am hoping to heal with a supportive community. I love, love your work but I am on a limited budget as a missionary serving in Nepal.

adele jessup said...

Hi I would love to win a spot on Lifebook 2016 , It looks fabulous

Kelly D said...

I have thoroughly enjoyed Life Book 2015 and would love to win a spot in Life Book 2016 to continue this amazing art journey. I never thought of myself as being creative or artistic but I have created some beautiful art that I thought I could never do before joining Life Book.

artbyildy said...

Hi,
Shared... Subscribed! Maybe I will be the lucky one or someone else I love lifebook for years but it is hard to save money for it as we have 3 children and really few work nowadays. Thank you for your generous soul for giving a free space for someone lucky! It's really nice of you! warm wishes from Budapest Ildy

Betty S. said...

Signed up for your newsletter and shared on my facebook.
My fave thing about lifebook is discovering new artists, and trying new techniques/ideas to keep art exciting, the way it should be
thanks for the chance to win!

Sereniticat said...

Oh, I am so enjoy these blog crawls!! I'm getting to meet so many new teachers. I'm looking forward to Lifebook 2016 and getting to know you. I've just recently joined Lifebook 2015 and already I'm learning and growing.

lakenreich said...

I am doing 2015-love it. I would love to win a spot in 2016. Meeting the teachers has been inspiring.

Ros said...

just joined your newsletter thanks for a chance to win a place on 2016 life book

Julie said...

Hi Faith! I would love to win a spot in the LB 2016 class. The last few years have been very difficult and plagued with personal losses, but it's time to turn a corner and I can't think of a better way to start a new year than to start it with the journey through LB with other like minded souls. I signed up for your news letter and shared LB 2016 on my FB time line and in the FB public forum. Congratulations on becoming a member of the LB teachers. XOX juliembear@msn.com

Andrea said...

Your lesson looks like a lot of fun! This is just another reason that I must sign up again next year! All these different artists teaching us, sharing their gifts with us! So much fun!

world of my making said...

Hi Faith,
Love love your work. Website is cool.
I'm from UK and Been on Life Book two years. I have been given friends across the world.
Life Book has been an immense help to my recovery from a nervous breakdown.
I would live to continue next year, but a get a bursary from my local mental heath team and it seems now they are stopping it.
But besides that if I can't do it I would an have been blessed to be on LB and what it has given me.
Lovingly
Jacqui Pexton
I have your Newsletter and am excited about that. And have shared on FB.

arlsmom aka Lynda said...

I need to do something just for me next year....and this seems like just the right thing to give me some focused time to just do what I want to do. Thank you for the chance to win!

johanne said...

Hello Faith
I signed up for your newsletter and shared on FB. Thank you for this opportunity to continue on with such a wonderful, loving, caring, sharing community. Art is so healing.

Unknown said...

Fingers crossed, hoping and wishing to participate in this great class. Thanks for the opportunity.

Dapoppins said...

Alrigthy, I shared on facebook and g+ and added your newsletter to my email! Woot! And I gotta say, you do some amazing, beautiful art. I really hope I get to take your class!

postalorphan said...

I've so enjoyed LifeBook over the past 2 years, and am looking forward to another fabulous year! I love the community, the teachers - everything about it!

free2be said...

I would love to win a spot in LB16 so I can learn from an amazing lineup of teachers! I'm excited to learn more about you!

Sandra said...

I would love to win a spot in LifeBook 2016...this course has been amazing and so helpful in inspiring me to grow in so many ways in my art journey! So much to learn....so much to enjoy!

rdehombreux said...

Hi Faith, I would love to be part of Life Book 2016 because it sounds like such a wonderful experience. Love, Rika

dijit said...

Would love a place on life book

Unknown said...

I have taken LB 2014 and 2015. This year, however, my husband is out of work, and there is a question of being able to afford it. I would love to win a spot. Art keeps my sanity intact while raising up my 5 teenage daughters. Thanks for considering me.

Serra55 said...

I have been with LB from the beginning in 2012, and I really need it in my life. My husband is out of work and we now have no extra money. A free space would be a very special gift for me! Love mandalas! Thank you.

Serra55 said...

I have taken life book 2012, 2013, 2014, and 2015. I need LIFEBOOK. My husband is out of work. We have no money for art classes. So a spot on LB would help me out tremendously. I love Mandalas! Looking forward to next year's classes.

Dancing Lotus Mama said...

Oh, I'm SO excited for your portion of the course! I definitely need Life Book in my life next year. I'm on a quest to find my heart and soul, and recently left my job to be able to explore my creativity. It was a risk, but a heart-opening one! I think Life Book will be a huge asset in helping me on this journey! Thank you for the opportunity!

OracleGaia said...

I've shared on Google+ and Twitter too, and am subscribed to your newsletter! I'm currently doing LB for the first time this year. It has become a big part of my life, and has helped me grow so much, both as an artist and as a person, that I can't imagine 2016 without it. Thank you so much for this opportunity to win a seat!

Jo said...

I'm doing Lifebook for the first time this year and it's amazing! I'd love to do it again next year and a free spot would be fantastic! xx

Joanne said...

I did lifebook a couple of years ago and loved it wonderful teachers and great workshops learned lots of techniques thanks for a chance to win a spot

Patricia said...

thank you so much for the opportunity of winning a spot in LB2016, it has been such a wonderful experience, I began in 2014 and I am doing 2015 also, Love your website and the mandalas are beautiful, I will sign for your newsletter and also will share on Facebook.

Joyce said...

Why you ask? I say, Why not.....what an opportunity to learn from so many artists. The line up is amazing. Right now I'm in a rut and need something to get me going and I would like to be guided in a different direction. I think Life Book would give me that boost of creative energy. Thank you for an opportunity to win!

Unknown said...

I really want to win a spot on Lifebook2016! I am needing the class to help me find my creative voice again. The artists that are going to be teaching this course are amazing, and I know I can learn so much from all of you! Thank you for this chance to win a spot in the course!

Unknown said...

Great opportunity to learn from wonderful arists

Unknown said...

Great opportunity to learn from wonderful arists

Unknown said...

I would love to win a place to continue learning and enjoying this experience.
Signed up for your newsletter and shared on my facebook.
My fave thing about lifebook is discovering new artists, and trying new techniques/ideas.
Thanks for the chance to win!

Unknown said...

Signed up for your newsletter and shared on my facebook.
My fave thing about lifebook is discovering new artists, and trying new techniques/ideas.
Thanks for the chance to win!


Diane said...

This has been my first year of Life Book and it has been life changing for me. My art has grown in leaps and bounds and I am so much more confident in my work. I can't wait to do it again and would love to win a spot. Looking forward to your lessons!

Tonya said...

So excited to have the opportunity to win a spot in Life Book 2016. It is such a valuable course they helps develop a positive sense of
Self and value. I hope to be able to continue this journey through next year.

Anne said...

Lifebook brings so many creative people together. I would love to join them.

Diane said...

This is my first year of Life Book and I feel that my art has grown by leaps and bounds! I am so much more confident in my work and look forward to continuing the journey next year. It would be awesome to win a spot! Looking forward to your classes.

Unknown said...

I simply LOVE to learn & spend time with amazing Artists, thank you for the chance

Lara Ross said...

It would be a dream come true. AH. MAZ.ING

Maaret Jane said...

Would love to win a spot & spend a whole year in an arty bliss!! Thankyou!!!

Unknown said...

I did life book 2014 and totally enjoyed the experience. I'd love to do it again! Sharing on my FB and signing up for all your news!

Marjanne said...

Already a few years I’ve been looking at Life Book and hesitated whether I would join or not. Sofar I always decided I was too busy to join a yearlong class. But now I would like to jump in and emerge myself in a year of amazing art and teachers.

Shari said...

Please don't let me be left out of LifeBook 2016 because of the price. I took the LifeBook course the first year that Tam offered it. It was wonderful. I haven't been able to take it since then because I am unemployed. I am also a senior lady with a disability so money is tight for things that empower and enrich me through an art course. Thank goodness people like you offer help for those who need it.
Thank you~Shari
sharistudio0911@yahoo.com

Chaotic Ramblings said...

Your lessons are so deeply motivating ; I can't wait to do them in LB 2016. Art is what keeps me sane.

Aikun Ihana said...

Shared, signed up and now telling you that winning in a draw or getting scolarship are the only ways that Life Book is available to me, yet I'd benefit immensely attending.

Marjanne said...

Yay, I subscribed to your newsletter

Jess said...

I love lifebook!!! It is so good for the soul to create on a regular basis from so many amazing teachers! Thanks for the opportunity! I've shared on fb and signed up to your newsletter.

Unknown said...

Hello! I am so sorry to hear of your dad's passing even tho we haven't met. I have been through that and it is rough. What you painted is during that period is beautiful!
I HAD a rug very similar to yours in your studio but my puppy chewed a big hole in it. :-( I could never paint over that beauty!
This year was the first time I even knew that there were online classes. I am recently disabled unexpectedly because of my back which I means I make 1/4 of my previous salary. I also have ADHD and having a new lesson each week is great to get me out of bed and try something new. I have learned more than I imagined I ever could at my age. A scholarship would sure help as sometimes I have to "make do" as I cannot purchase all the art supplies but I do use any sales I can find.
I hope each day gets easier for you as time passes and soon you just cry tears of joy of happy memories of your dad and remember you were so lucky you had him for the time you did.
Sincerely
Terri

tutorial girl said...

I will admit, I will stay on your blog for this night, it's just simple waw for the eyes and I need to read it more. Thanks.
And I will share this whenever I could. Great.

tutorial girl said...

I will admit, I will stay on your blog for this night, it's just simple waw for the eyes and I need to read it more. Thanks.
And I will share this whenever I could. Great.

Gems Inky antics said...

I would love to win because I can't think of anything better than spending my time being creative with such a fabulous group of people.
I've signed up and shared your post on face book x

Theresa MacNaughton said...

Thank you for the wonderful opportunity! I've been feeling lost for the past year or so, and I've really been trying to reconnect with myself and my art. I think Life Book, which I've done in the past, will help me do just that. By experiencing and learning from all the amazing artists represented, I hope to find my spirit once more.

Roshel said...

I would love to be Part of Lifebook 2016. It's so cool that each of the artists introduces us to their work via this blog and contest. Thanks and look forward to seeing more of your work.

JoEnZo said...

I would really love to win this! As I am a the proud owner of four horses, my money is always spend on them. I don't mind, I love them, but... This would be the way for me to be able to join this great group.

wisecandy said...

I love lifebook...my house now has handmade art because of it!

sannasartmind said...

Love seeing your art, it's really unique and enthralling too! Would love to get a free class with Life BOOK and take your classes. This coming year I have much to spend my extra money on with the little Ugandan children and hopefully travel there to Africa to introduce an art program. So wont be able to afford it on my own next year which is why I would love to win it. Thanks for the chance, and thanks to Tam for always coming through with awesome teachers and artwork to emulate, and grow from! Sanna.

Unknown said...

Now I am even more excited about winning a slot in LB 2016 after seeing Faith's creative style. Woohooooo!

The Chatty One said...

I would like to chosen, there is so much I could learn , not to mention spending time with such a talented group of artist would just make my life book so over the top with life lessons!

Teri Buczkowski said...

Can't wait to see what you bring to the lifebook community next year. Welcome to the group.

Deanna Hogan said...

Life Book has been a wonderful experience for me. I want all my friends to play with me!

Unknown said...

I've been a LifeBook participant since 2013. Winning a spot would be awesome. I think your Art is FABULOUS. It is really colorful and has a very soulful vibe to it. There are so many wonderful and positive aspects to taking part in LifeBook, one of them is getting to meet, be inspired by and learn from a variety of talented teachers. I look forward to you being one of them. (((HUGS)))

Evan said...

I have never done anything like Life Book and would love to try it out.

Lady Gina said...

Very nice to become acquainted with you and the giveaway is awesome. Lifebook is delicious.

Unknown said...

I would love to win a spot in Life Book 2016! So many great teachers and classes. Thanks for the opportunity! Peace, Ronda

GayleneD said...

Looking forward to painting with you this year as part of the Life Book 2016! What a blessing to be able to paint with incredible artists but the possibility of winning a spot is amazing!! Thanks again

Juli said...

It would be amazing to win a spot on Life Book 2016-it is wonderful-it has changed my life-love learning from all the teachers and the teachers for 2016 look amazing!

Wendy Webster said...

I would love to win because I have so enjoyed Lifebook 2015. It has been so therapeutic for me while I've been in the fight of my life with cancer. Thank you for giving a spot away, looking forward to your class!

Stephanie said...

Thanks for this opportunity. Can't wait for you class.

Melissa said...

I have wanted to join Life Book from the beginning but haven't been able to for various reasons. Hopefully, 2016 will be the year!

Unknown said...

I would really enjoy the chance to learn from so many talented instructors, as well as being part of such an encouraging group of fellow students. Thanks for the opportunity to win a spot!

Jennie said...

I shared on facebook and joined your newsletter. Thanks so much for the chance to win! I would love to join lifebook this year to stretch my creative mind! I'd love to see how you do you mandalas too, I love drawing mandalas, it's like art zen!

Biruta Moroz said...

I am so excited with your art work & would love to be part of this wonderful opportunity. It would be a great boost & jumpstart me into painting again.

cal8007 said...

Fatih, I've been looking through your blog and I'm so amazed at all the art you produce. I especially love your flora and fauna. That is why I want to win a spot in Life Book 2016. I want to be taught by you and all the new teachers I haven't met yet. Thanks for the chance!

Carmen L

cal8007 said...

I shared this post on FB.

Carmen L

cal8007 said...

I signed up for your newsletter. Thank you so much for the lovely print!

Carmen L

Lin Mujaj said...

I would love to win a spot on Lifebook 2016. I have only been practicing art for two years now and would really like to learn more techniques and styles.

Melfina said...

I would so much LOVE LOVE LOVE to participate in Lifebook 2016! I'm new to art making and I believe that LB can teach me so many things, it can introduce me into different ways of creation, and it will encourage me to find my own way into art! Thank you so much for the chance!

Suzy said...

I'd live to be part of lifebook for next year.

Suzy said...

I'd really love to be part of lb next year

Donna said...

I just love Life Book and want to play with everyone again in 2016 .... Yay

Jennifer R. said...

I would love to join Lifebook 2016 because of all the wonderful teachers and the positive messages of self care and self acceptance. Lifebook is the most awesome course ever!!

Kristin said...

First of all, this is my first time hearing your name or coming across your page. And thank goodness that I did! I am in looooove!! <3 Your work is so beautiful and it pulls at me. Your workshops in Costa Rica and Bali look like a dream come true and I hope and hope so badly you keep doing those retreats so that one day when I can afford it I can come too!! I am just giddy with excitement, you have become a new favorite artist of mine!

I did share this giveaway page on my twitter account! @klanglais04
I've signed up for your newsletter too!

As for why I want to win a spot for 2016, life hasn't been easy this year. Many different events have happened and it's pulled and stretched me thin. The only thing that keeps me sane is reminding myself that there is beauty in the world and looking at the amazing and creative pieces that come out of Lifebook and my favorite artists. I love that the community consists of kindred souls from all over the world that want to support each other and share their beautiful creations. I love being able to be creative with everyone and seeing how all the different personalities shine. Thank you tons for this opportunity to be a part of it next year!

Jennifer R. said...

I would love to join Lifebook 2016 because of all the wonderful teachers and the positive messages of self care and self acceptance. Lifebook is the most awesome course ever!!

Serena said...

As soon as I finish posting here I'm signing up for your newsletter, I'm glad to have found you. Lifebook sounds like an amazing program so I'd definitely like to wins spot. But I love and am intrigued by you course content with mandalas! Sounds very cool.

Scrapeando con Rocío said...

I would love Life Book because I did last one and it was so gorgeous! I love everything, techears, lessons, advices... and the love wich teachers show their lessons. I'd awesome learn this way again.
Good luck.

Unknown said...

LB is must have in online art workshops world :)
Lena

Unknown said...

Firstly i love your work and blog/instagram and would love to take part in your lifebook lesson. I home Ed my two boys and would love to do Lifebook with them again, as this year have missed out on alot due toy me finishing my degree under huge stress etc.
I would love to experience the crearive journey with my boys so we can have creative fun all together.
Good luck everyone :o)

lisa said...

I have joined in life book every year since Tam first started it except for this year as I couldn't afford to. Next year looks to be financially tight too do I'd really love to win a spot on life book 2016

Dianne said...

Hello, hello, hello!
I would LOVE to win a spot on LifeBook 2016. I simply cannot get enough of everyone's beautiful, yummy art!
Pick me, pick me!

Sharon said...

Hello there! I just signed up for your wonderful Newsletter and will be sharing this on Facebook.

I have been a part of Lifebook for the past two years. I can't even imagine a day without it. I need this - it's my lifeline to the world and to my soul.

Unknown said...

This year has been the most amazing experience with lifebook and I would love the opportunity to continue on this path of creativity!

Priya said...

I LOVE LifeBook and I desperately want to be part of that creative community. It gives me a good feeling to connect with creative people who love the same things.

Ronda Walker said...

I would love to win a place at LB 2016. I'm in my 60's and love learning new things. LB would keep me engaged in my art.

Unknown said...

I love Life book. Art feeds your soul and makes you a better person and a better parent. It just makes me happy

CJ said...

Congrats on being part of Life Book 2016…this will be my fourth year but I am so hoping I can win a seat this time around. Greatest experience online EVER…

CJ said...

Registered for your newsletter and looking forward to learning more about you and your offerings. LOVE mandala art, I have done a lot of it over the years but I'll be excited to learn ways to incorporate into mixed media art.

Cggphoto said...

I would love to enter the Life Book contest because I want to find my voice. The past 8 years I have focused on being a mom and giving it all to my children. It has been a very powerful and rewarding experience, but in the process, the artist inside me stopped creating. I'm slowly finding myself again through photography, but that person that once created with her hands feels like she's lost somewhere. Through Life Books, I hope to revive the true "me" again and give that artist a new platform to express herself. To find out more about me, you can find me on IG at cggphoto. Thanks for the consideration!!

brittany said...

Hi! My mother told me about Life Book 2016 and we both want to participate! She has recently come in to her own as an artist and is inspiring me to tap into my creativity. I am very comfortable with the "woo-woo/feelings" aspect and less with the creativity aspect and she's more comfortable with the creativity and less with the "woo-woo/feelings" aspect. So, I am entering to win here so I can be gifted with this experience to access this part of me I've been too afraid to explore and look at. Thank you for the opportunity! Brittany

Brooke said...

Winning a spot in LifeBook 2016 would help me on my newly founded journey to rediscovering me. Art saves lives.

Anna said...

Hello Faith. I am enjoying the blog hop and getting to see the
work of artists I may not have seen before. Your work looks
beautiful and I look forward to seeing more.
I was able to do Lifebook in 2013 and 2014. It is a a wonderful
course. I felt I grew both personally and artisticly. The art
community is so supportive and I feel blessed by some of the
online friendships I have made. Like many others I have
regretably had to forfeit expenses such as art classes for
the time being and would love to win a place. Best wishes to all.

Teresa aka Tess said...

Hi, love your blog and artwork. I love finding and meeting new artists on Life Book. Which is exactly why I would love to win a spot on Life Book 2016.

alifefullofpassion said...

thank you so much for the giveaway, I would love to join because I think it would be awesome to document my life learning from the masters. What a blessing that would be :)

Diana said...

I haven't taken a lifebook class yet and 2016's lineup of teachers sounds amazing. Can't wait. I'm taking the 52 paintings class and it's great! Learning so much.

Denise said...

I have wanted to take Tam's class for several Years and never been able to. Art has become My therapy,it's fun and helps take My mind off of stressful events in life.Art is restful but yet interesting.I have a tendency towards depression and stress and have found art to be one answer.Now later in life I also have a touch of dementia and have heard that art is good for that too.Being tight with money and not being able to shop online.....these are the reasons I would love to win a spot in the class.

Unknown said...

I can't wait to join all these amazing people in Lifebook 2016 and it would be wonderful to win a place!

Denise said...

I'm slightly confused I thought I already sent You a note but don't see it.Hope I pressed publish. I signed up for Your newsletter and I linked this post to My sidebar on My blog. Yes, I would love to win a seat in this class.It will be an outlet to much stress and depression I've been under.I have just found out that I have dementia and I know this will be good for Me but We are retired and have a lower income,Oh how I would love to participate.

Leanne said...

LifeBook 2015 was my first LB year and I have loved it so far ... it's gotten me out of my comfort zone and I feel like I am learning to express what's going on with me ... sometimes in really abstract stuff. I'd like to keep that going with LB 2016.... and really cement this as the best habit ever! Now off to sign up for your newsletter and share on FB -- your mandala looks AMAZING!

Unknown said...

I would love to win a seat for Life Book! Several of my friends have taken it before, and just can't stop raving about it! Would love a chance to explore myself in art.

Studio Rose said...

What an amazing opportunity! Mixed-media artists are so generous with their time and talent; I am so proud to be a member of this community. I've signed up for your newsletter and looked at your 52 weeks course - something to definitely think about as well as Life Book! I've never done Life Book, but a friend is going through the 2015 course and can't recommend it highly enough. I would love to join her next year!

Prerna Poojara said...

Lifebook is a joyful experience. The week begins with some soul searching and love. Would so look forward to this experience in 2016.


I shared this on Pinterest.... here is the link https://www.pinterest.com/pin/17592254772015287/

Sharing on FB and twitter.

So lovely to have signed up for the newsletter and look forward to some happy news.

Irene said...

Congratulations. This is wonderful news. I would love the opportunity to win a space and learn from these incredible teachers. Thank you so much.

Connie said...

Making art is my passion and joy! I believe Life Book could teach me so much! And to be able to connect to others who share that passion would be the Best! Thank you.
Connie Powell

Tapintoart said...

I have been enjoying Life Book for many years now. Each year the teachers are more exiting that the year before. I thank Tam for these offerings and am excited for the wonders of 2016. Your art is awesome!

pinkglitterfae said...

shared on twitter, and joined your newsletter....my fave part of lifebook(well, one at least) is discovering new artists. Thank you for the chance to win!

Lucy said...

Id like to win a spot because i cant afford to buy a spot and i think it looks like an amazing class

lummelingram said...

I joined Life Book 2015 for the first time this year. It has brought art back into my life after many years.

Betty Ann said...

So many amazing artists!! I would love to be influenced by their styles. Thanks. 😊

Karen said...

The lineup of artists is AMAZING! Some of my favorites, plus some new ones (to me). I LOVE Life book and would be so excited to win. Shared to FB Pinterest and Twitter and signed up for emails. Thank you! And congratulations on your participation.

suzieq23 said...

Maybe after experiencing one of the greatest events of my lifetime, I will finally be able to say with conviction, "I am an artist". Thank you.

Alenka said...

I am a lifebooker since very very begining 2012;)
i would be happy to continue this LB journey. i would be honoured to be teached by this amazing group of teachers, i love they are sharing their work and the process of creativity, i love that i constantly learning new technics, growing with my artistic style, i love to meet new people and i love positive and warm ambience :) and the healing process too ;)

thank you for the opportunity, thank you for sharing your art/lesson ;)
Love, Alenka

Alenka said...

I am a lifebooker since very very begining 2012;)
i would be happy to continue this LB journey. i would be honoured to be teached by this amazing group of teachers, i love they are sharing their work and the process of creativity, i love that i constantly learning new technics, growing with my artistic style, i love to meet new people and i love positive and warm ambience :) and the healing process too ;)

thank you for the opportunity, thank you for sharing your art/lesson ;)
Love, Alenka

Kvgr said...

Hi! I’m a Lifebook virgin ;-), although I bought Tam’s 2012 version and I’m just finishing my last lessons of that package and I’m having so much more fun of it than I thought before!
Since 3.5 years I have a chronic disease (Lyme disease) and I’m finally starting to have more concentration and energy throughout the day. That’s why I finally can paint again and that gives a day so much more fun! That is why I would love to win a spot in Lifebook 2016 :-)
(p.s. I shared on FB, my name there is Johanna Johanna)

lynnknoone said...

I am newly retired, and want to follow my dream. A spot in LifeBook 2016 would be a wonderful start!

Nickery said...

So exciting to see the lineup of artists, including many who are new to me, yourself included. I would love to be part of LifeBook again next year!

Barb said...

In my retirement after a long career in education, I am beginning to explore the artistic side of life and am loving it. I feel like Grandma Moses and am asking myself, "Why did I wait so long to express myself in this way." I've leared so much in the last few years and want to keep growing in his area. Thanks for giving me the opportunity to win a seat in the course with all these wonderful art teachers.

Nicole Foshee said...

I would be thrilled to win! I love learning new techniques from amazing women!

Unknown said...

How lovey that you are joining LB in 2016! I would like to join, too, since it is a great source for nuturing, inspiration and learning! I shared on FB.

Kats Studio said...

This would be a wonderful birthday present for me. Thanks for the chance to win.

Unknown said...

I have really enjoyed LB2015 and all the different styles. I would love to join again for 2016. Thanks for the chance. Maria M

Anita K. said...

Anita K. (amktuza@joimail.com)
I experienced LB 2014, my first attempt at painting and LOVED IT. Would love to have an opportunity to explore it again. Thank you.

Unknown said...

I was blessed enough to be able to participate in Lifebook 2012 and I enjoyed it immensely. as a Novice artist I learned so much. However, I’ve been unable to sign up since due to finances, art block, or life just not cooperating. I’ve recently started to art journal again and I’d love to win a spot and continue my journey!

Snooze said...

Hi Faith

The Life Book artists and community when you're doing LB must be amazing, but I've realized too, how much there is to learn just from the blog hop. So many people with similar excitement and aspirations, and the many new artists and styles to discover.

PS Shared and signed up to your news letter too.

Susan

A Magical Whimsy said...

Your mandala artwork is divine! I would love to learn how to do this art technique. I have shared on Facebook, and also have subscribed to your newletter. thank you for this chance at a spot on Life Book 2016.

Susan English Mason said...


I would love to take the Life Book 2016 course and learn all about mandalas and painting on unusual surfaces. Since I am a volunteer art mentor for abused children, I can totally see my kids painting on leaves, rocks, etc. I love to share new techniques with them. I'm on a fixed income so, of course, a scholarship would help a lot!

Unknown said...

I would love to win a spot on Life Book 2016, it would mean my 3rd year of Life Book! I signed up for your news letter and am so excited for your lesson in Life Book 2016.

Roshel said...

Would love to win a spot on Lifebook 2016, as it fits right into my year of transition. Starting with today, as I turn 60. Thanks!@

Roshel said...

I have shared and subscribed and keeping my fingers crossed :)

Suzanne said...

I'd love to win a spot - your mandala class looks amazing! I love mandalas and would love to learn to incorporate them more into my art.

Corie said...

I would love to be a part of life book 2016 because of the diversity of teachers. I signed up for your newsletter and pinned the blog post to my Pinterest board.

Kirstin @ LilliBean Designs said...

Shared + Signed up! I would love to win a place I have been doing it from the very beginning, and I adore the generosity of all the artists involved.
Cheers,
Kirstin

Karen C said...

I would love to win a place for next years Life Book. There is so much to learn from all the great teachers and it would bring a little bit of arty happiness to my inbox every week. I have signed up for your newsletter and pinned your blog post to Pinterest.

LaChelle Unger said...

I would love to win a spot in Life Book 2016. It's an incredible opportunity to learn from such unique and talented teachers as I search for who I am as an artist.

Chantal said...

I would love to win a spot on lifebook 2016, because i'm eager to learn new techniques, and get new inspiration from all you talentes teachers.

Unknown said...

Hi Faith. I signed up for 21 Secrets and really enjoyed your lesson. I am wondering did your bonus lesson not make it into the .pdf file? I can't see it anywhere. Can you tell me what page number? Thanks so much for sharing your talent.

Twelve One Five said...

Nice article, like it alot. It is very helpful for Self Development in children. Thanks alot for posting it.

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