Jodi Ohl is a self-taught mixed-media artist, originally from Dunkirk, New York, who now resides in Aberdeen, North Carolina. Having recently left her day job to pursue her artistic career full time, she has built a body of work that is known for its distinctive texture and bold color combinations. Her pieces are often whimsical or abstract and motivational in nature. Her art appeals to those who are young at heart and who appreciate the positive side of life whether communicated through words, colors or composition.
Jodi’s work has been published in over twenty-six international mixed-media magazines, such as Cloth Paper Scissors, Somerset Studio, Artful Blogging, Artful Journaling, Somerset Holidays and Celebrations and Cloth Paper Scissors Studios, as well as six mixed-media books. For three years in a row, her paintings have been featured in the curated books showcasing the best of mixed-media, Incite 2, 3 and 4. Jodi enjoys writing about her art and sharing the love of healing and motivation through creativity. She is represented by regional galleries in North Carolina and several others throughout the East Coast. In addition, Jodi is a popular mixed-media art teacher online and in person, teaching at both large and small local and national workshops around the United States.
When not painting, she enjoys time with her two sons, Josh (15) and Zach (21), as well as other friends and family. Jodi also has several instructional DVDs offered by North Light available in the Interweave store. Stop by her blog, Sweet Repeats www.sweetrepeats.blogspot.com to find a full listing of classes, weekly musings and additional artwork for sale.