Monika Astara Studio
Transform your Art, Wardrobe and Life with Joyful Creative Practices.
Make Happy Art, Clothes and Jewelry that light you up.
"Mindboggling-ly" simple, fun methods - stunning results.
Creating doesn't have to be complicated, lengthy or require talent.
Play with fresh approaches that excite and satisfy you.
You can then freely be yourself - in your art and in your life.
It's fun with SIMPLE methods and patterns that are
- playful,
- unconventional,
- faster than traditional ones and
- give you stunning results.
Even if you think that you are not creative.
Create:
Artful Clothes.
Jewelry for your Soul.
Abstract Art without a Brush.
Zen style Collages and Mixed Media.
Photo:
Drama Vest.
It's just a rectangle with 2 holes.
No seams.
Painted with a ketch-up bottle.
Priti, deciding which part of her first doodle to frame.
Regardless of whether...
*...you are a beginner or think you are not creative, but are longing to create,
* ...you put your creativity on hold, or got stifled by rude comments and are yearning to create,
* ...you are in transition or on a spiritual journey and want to feel alive and nurture your spirit,
* ...you are retired, in midlife, an empty nester and are looking for fulfillment, a hobby and more joy,
* ...you are an accomplished artist who loves to do "different" - or forgot how to create for the joy of it and want it back...
I got you covered - with the most fun and simple ways for creating.
Be your own designer.
Make flattering clothes in styles that have only 1 pattern piece and 2 seams.
You can cut and sew a top and wear it an hour later to meet your friends.
Make art with childlike awe and curiosity.
Squirt, splash and roll paint in playful ways - on clothes, fabric, paper and canvas.
You can get high-end looking results.
"It's so SIMPLE! It's brilliant!"
Priti Bhardwaj
You cannot make mistakes.
You get instant gratifications and beautiful results at every SHORT step.
NO talent, NO brush required.
Start SIMPLE. Start FREE.
Joy of Creating with Fabrics - FREE
Discover the fun and satisfaction of creating things you can wear within minutes to less than an hour.
Several short ways to...
- jazz up clothes with paint in ketch-up bottles.
-make a Drama vest - without a seam.
- make a poncho top with a 14" seam on a shawl.
All FREEbies
Boost your confidence with SHORT, playful ways to create art, papers, clothes.
- Paint on clothes.
- Make digital art.
- Download a "Doodley" art piece.
- Joy of Creating with Papers.
- Resources I use.
What clients say:
"I am in my studio again, having fun!
Monika's methods are so much more fun and a lot faster than the dyeing procedures I am used to.
The videos are short and to the point.
And you get instant gratifications."
Linda Thompson - Wearable Art Designer
"Monika, what you are offering is something so special. I haven't seen anything like it.
I must say I quite enjoy the freedom to splash paint freely. It took me out of my comfort zone.
It is quite liberating."
Lindsay Cash - Retiree
"I thought I was quite relaxed.
But this is taking it to a whole other level."
And you can apply the principles in everyday life.
I've even tried it in the gym.
With zero motivation.
It WORKS."
Lynn Edmonds - Artist
If you've ever been put down or ridiculed about your creativity, chances are you can relate to this:
"You don't have a creative bone in your body!
God must have been asleep when He created you. "
That's what my art teacher hissed at me for 6 years.
Hello, I am Monika Astara, your Guide on Transformational Creative Journeys.
Despite my art teacher's dire assessment, I have been a full time artist since 1987.
Thousands of women have experienced amazing transformations wearing my happy, transformational clothes and jewelry that are designed to light you up from within.
Over twenty three thousand of my creations have sold in wearable art boutiques, galleries and in my own boutique at a resort.From the very beginning I've always come up with my own methods and patterns. They are fun, faster than traditional ones - and you get stunning results you don't see anywhere else.
And THAT's why I love guiding you to ditch the nagging, critical voices in your head.I invite you to come in and create freely to your heart's delight.
If I can do it - so can you!
It is my greatest joy to guide you with totally simple, fun methods that boost your confidence.Picture yourself creating and living in ways that light you up and are natural to YOU.
Let my story inspire you to go for it.
And THAT's why I love guiding you to ditch the nagging, critical voices in your head.
Ways we can create together:
Hand Painted Art Tops, Happiness and Joy
Signature Program
Make and wear fabulous, flattering tops that have only one pattern piece and two seams.
Unconventional, fun painting methods - stunning designs.
All Ways we can Create Together
Online Courses
Private Studio Days
Private Zoom Sessions
Events and Classes - in the Studio and online
Corporate Sessions and Retreats
Printable Downloads
All FREEbies
Short, fun ways to
- jazz up old clothes.
- paint and make new clothes.
- turn a shawl into a top.
- create collage fodder.
- free downloadable art.
Are you - like most of us - feeling restless, anxious, overwhelmed or lonely to various degrees? You'll love the...
...special, upcoming ONLINE RETREAT with live Zoom and Private Community
Doodle Magic and Creative Joy
"It's like a magic pill for joy in an adverse world." Amanda
You play with the most simple, fun methods to restore the natural joy you were born with.
There is no agenda to make "art" as a goal.
Yet, without ever trying to make art, you end up with fabulous papers, abstract art and Zen style collages.
NO brush, NO talent,
NO experience, NO expensive materials required.
You can even create and participate while sitting in your recliner.
Online, with live Zoom and private Facebook Community.
Picture yourself creating art like this - with a bottle cap.
Fun and simple - striking results.
What Clients are saying about Doodle Magic and Creative Joy
"This is the most calm and joyful I have felt in years."
"Who would have thought that doodling can do THIS!
This is therapy! I am going to do this with my 93 year old, bedridden mother."
"I am naturally a relaxed person.
But this is taking me deeper than I thought possible.
I can see doing this with my family and friends when they come over."
"It worked when I was completely at loose ends. You absolutely embody what you teach!... Your voice and your face exude joy!..."
"I’ve taken a lot of courses.
But I've never come across any of your methods before - except for one.
They are by far simpler and faster than most anything else I have done.
I am over the top pleased...
I am in love with all the unusual and fun papers and collages I have now. "
JOIN the Creative Freedom emails.
Inspirational stories.
Playful tips and tricks for painting clothes, fabric and paper.
Simple patterns, updates, new releases.
Look forward to it once or twice a month.
"It's like getting joy delivered to your inbox."
Donna Wilson
You don't have to create alone.
Be part of a community.
Join the...
FREE Creative Freedom and Joy Club.
Shop for finished Happy Art, Clothes and Jewelry.
Swinging into Light
A Story of Transformation and Gratitude
Sit back and relax with the blog.
Bruised and Beautiful
Follow your passion - and help shows up when you need it.
Let's bust the myth of "not being creative".
Art as Therapy
