My name is Amy Joanne Mogish, an Artist, a Blogger, a Designer, a Candle Maker and a Teacher of the Arts. I am your typical blue jeans jacket kinda girl….I love all things vintage, playing house and home stylin’, creating kitchen fun, and coordinating gift sets in ‘comfy blue jean’ cottage style…..I enjoy the Retail life, especially Merchandising and Marketing…..and will paint anything that doesn’t move!
Creating Art and Curating Home
All Things Creative…..with homespun charm, a little vintage and a touch of whimsy….is my style.
Had you told me 37+ years ago when I stepped out of high-school~I would be an Artist & Designer and had been published in 2 leading Painting Magazines, be a published book Artist and have 200,000+ hits on my Artful Blog, I would have told you, you’re crazy, and I would have said ‘what is a blog?’, lol!
My first memory of enjoying ‘Art’ was receiving a gift when I was about 10 under the Christmas Tree, it was a box filled with constructions paper, glue and scissors, thank you Santa. I also have a memory of creating a ‘house’ made of folded paper and colored with crayons in our Elementary School Art class. As a young girl, I have always enjoyed watching my Grandfather, a Wallpaper/Painter by trade, stir his paint and prepare for work. Then fast forward as a newlywed, I found myself curious while attending crafts shows at all the painted handmade items for the home. I decided then that I had to know how to achieve this myself and my Artful Journey began.
I found a 6 week course in 1990 at a local college for “tole” painting (aka decorative painting) and loved every minute of it. I continued over the years taking weekly classes and traveled to seminars to learn from the “Big Brushes”. I frequented Steph’s Folk Art Studio in Lancaster PA whenever given the chance, I was like a kid in a candy store. Today, I can be found sharing Art thru Zoom Gatherings in different styles and mediums, along with Local Events and in my Home Studio ~ all are Welcome to come and play!
Join me on the journey ….
Have you tried our coined Classic Chalk Art? Fun stuff.
Did you know we have ‘Classic Cling Rubber Stamps?’, Fun stuff too.
We create beautiful Candles with yummy scents and Artful labels ready for gift giving too.
Have you seen our popular Keepsake Journals?, be sure to check those out! Storybooks are coming soon!
Did you know that each ‘Artful Character’ created is based on a family member face? ….building character I like to call it.
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You can find me in my home studio every moment I can grab ~ creating, designing, painting, penciling…and dreaming.
I live a very blessed life with my husband Jerry of 35 years and have a supportive family with my Mom, 2 sisters, a brother and my niece Abby, sweet memories of our Dad….and enjoy the friendship of 2 besties from first grade, hello 1974!
I hope your Artful Journey leads you to your dreams as my journey has…..
Hi Amy, I took the class with you last night on Artful Webinars for the adorable bunny. I would love the free gift offered. Thank you so much.
My email address is shllmcatr@AOL.COM. tHANK YOU SO MUCH FOR A GREAT CLASS!
Hello Amy,
I have recently been appointed seminar chair for the PA Mountain Laurel Decorative Painters in Hughesville, PA. I would love to get information from you in regards to travel teaching. What your schedule might be 2016 – 2017 and what projects you might offer.
I have had some of my chapter members recommend you. We are a fairly small chapter with members from beginners to advanced (and accomplished!).
PLease contact me if you might be interested. sfeigles@comcast.net 570-584-2036.
Thank you Sherry for contacting me, I would love to be considered to teach at your Chapter! I will forward the information by early next week with some project ideas….Thank you again! Amy
I would love for my patterns to be used for teaching! I ask only that the patterns be purchased thru me for the # of student in class, this can be arranged via email at classicamyjoanne@gmail.com. I offer 25% off each pattern and free shipping to one location. If the pattern has been published in a magazine, you may use the magazine as your source for information and there is no additional requirements on my end! I especially would love if everyone would share their work with me via email or FB message! Thank You for helping spread the word about Decorative Art !! Painting Friends…..
Hi, this is a follow up , the piece was picked and I have 12 students in my class, so would like to purchase 12 pattern packets. Please let me know how and where I can do that. My e-mail is etminav@aol.com
Thanks for your help,
Hi Beth….I will certainly send you an email with all the details! I am glad the piece was chosen, I had a chance to view it, you are an amazing painter! Please take photos of the class, would love to see ! Thank you kindly!
Hello Amy- Love your website. I would like to introduce myself. My name is Esther Carrion I am the new Seminar Chair for Southern California Decorative Painters Chapter in Whittier, CA. We are a painter with SDP.
By any change do you travel teach? If yes, would you be interested in coming to Southern California to do a three seminar? Our members our intermediate to advance painters (we do have very good beginners). August or September are good months. What are terms? Your preferences any specifics that are important to you.
If you are interested and would like to hear more about our chapter, please feel free to contact me by phone at 562-652-8195 (cell) or my email esther.carrion@sceproducts.com
Thank you for your time Amy, hope to hear from you.
I love your drawings you are very talented. Hope some time I can take a class with you.
Never did pencils but you have sparked my interest.
You are bless
Leanna
Hi Amy, I took the class with you last night on Artful Webinars for the adorable bunny. I would love the free gift offered. Thank you so much.
My email address is shllmcatr@AOL.COM. tHANK YOU SO MUCH FOR A GREAT CLASS!
Your patterns are amazing! So gifted! I’ll be ordering soon.
Thank you so much Cynthia! You will also find some free patterns and how-to videos on the blog page! Enjoy
I loved read your story! Your designs are beautiful! I’d really like to buy your Rudolph pattern, but I can’t find it…Thanks 🙂
Hi Janet! Thank you so much! Rudolph can be found under the ‘shop’ tab at the top, under Classic Chalk Art! I will send you an email….Thank you! Amy
Hello Amy,
I have recently been appointed seminar chair for the PA Mountain Laurel Decorative Painters in Hughesville, PA. I would love to get information from you in regards to travel teaching. What your schedule might be 2016 – 2017 and what projects you might offer.
I have had some of my chapter members recommend you. We are a fairly small chapter with members from beginners to advanced (and accomplished!).
PLease contact me if you might be interested.
sfeigles@comcast.net 570-584-2036.
Thank you Sherry for contacting me, I would love to be considered to teach at your Chapter! I will forward the information by early next week with some project ideas….Thank you again! Amy
Hi, I was wondering what is your requirements for teaching a pattern of your’s.
Thanks
Hi Beth!
I would love for my patterns to be used for teaching! I ask only that the patterns be purchased thru me for the # of student in class, this can be arranged via email at classicamyjoanne@gmail.com. I offer 25% off each pattern and free shipping to one location. If the pattern has been published in a magazine, you may use the magazine as your source for information and there is no additional requirements on my end! I especially would love if everyone would share their work with me via email or FB message! Thank You for helping spread the word about Decorative Art !! Painting Friends…..
Hi, this is a follow up , the piece was picked and I have 12 students in my class, so would like to purchase 12 pattern packets. Please let me know how and where I can do that. My e-mail is etminav@aol.com
Thanks for your help,
Beth
Hi Beth….I will certainly send you an email with all the details! I am glad the piece was chosen, I had a chance to view it, you are an amazing painter! Please take photos of the class, would love to see ! Thank you kindly!
Hello Amy- Love your website. I would like to introduce myself. My name is Esther Carrion I am the new Seminar Chair for Southern California Decorative Painters Chapter in Whittier, CA. We are a painter with SDP.
By any change do you travel teach? If yes, would you be interested in coming to Southern California to do a three seminar? Our members our intermediate to advance painters (we do have very good beginners). August or September are good months. What are terms? Your preferences any specifics that are important to you.
Please check out our chapter website at, https://scdp.shutterfly.com/
If you are interested and would like to hear more about our chapter, please feel free to contact me by phone at 562-652-8195 (cell) or my email esther.carrion@sceproducts.com
Thank you for your time Amy, hope to hear from you.
Best Regards,
Esther Carrion
Hi Esther..Thank you for your comment…I look forward to working with you on a Seminar at your Chapter!
I love your drawings you are very talented. Hope some time I can take a class with you.
Never did pencils but you have sparked my interest.
You are bless
Leanna
Would love to have you join us for a class! Penciling is a lot like acrylics, but with no water…hee-hee!