Beat doldrums, feel joyful and relaxed by creating Happy Art, Clothes and Jewelry that light you up.
It's simple and playful with unconventional Methods and Patterns.
You get beautiful, happy, high-end looking Results that boost your confidence and put a smile on your face.
For timid beginners to advanced creatives and those who think they are not creative (a myth).
When you look at Happy Art and you wear Clothes and Jewelry that light you up, your voice is stronger, your eyes shine, you stand taller, you smile and you are happy.
Instead of getting frustrated and rattled with outer or personal circumstances, you can stay calm and find creative solutions.
This is now even backed by extensive scientific research.
Welcome to a world where you reclaim and strengthen your natural inner calm and joy by creating with unconventional methods and patterns that are pure joy.
The Monika Astara creative methods and patterns for Happy Art, Clothes and Jewelry are
- super simple,
- playful,
- faster than traditional ones.
You can get stunning, high-end looking results with them.
Most of the fun methods and flattering patterns are proprietary and not available anywhere else.
Only 2 seams!
And Fabulous and Fast painting method.
"It's so simple!
It's brilliant!"
"I always thought that your art must be complicated and involved.
But it's so simple!
It's brilliant."
Michelle B. - artist and international art instructor
Get started with my gift to you:
The FREE "Joy of Creating with Fabrics".
Have fun making and wearing gorgeous "Confidence and Mood Boosters" - like the dramatic vest and the striking shawl top in the photos.
You can make each piece in the free compilation of various styles within minutes to less than an hour.
Imagine...
.. how you walk confidently, with a swing in your hips, when you wear those flattering, high-end art tops you've been admiring.
... your utter delight when you realize that they are super simple to make.
...creating beautiful jewelry that makes your eyes light up.
It supports and nourishes you in your brave current or upcoming new phase in your life.
... looking at happy art that you made without a brush by playing like you did as a kid.
Can you feel how the joy spreads from your heart into your body and mind!
No talent required.
More FABULOUS FREE-bies with instant gratifications.
- Paint shirts - or tote bags, shawls etc.. - literally within minutes!
- Make flattering, fun clothes - within minutes to less than an hour.
- Digitally create abstract art pieces - also within minutes.
- Resources I use
You can do these even if you are tired.
It'll pick you up. And you get something beautiful to wear or look at.
Do you doubt your natural creativity?
“Have no fear of perfection, you'll never reach it.” – Salvador Dalí
“We don’t make mistakes, just happy little accidents.” – Bob Ross
“The worst enemy to creativity is self-doubt.” – Sylvia Plath
“If you hear a voice within you say ‘you cannot paint,' then by all means paint, and that voice will be silenced.” – Vincent van Gogh
Let your Inner Creative roar with Joy
Some more Client love:
"You get instant gratifications."
"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
"It is quite liberating!"
"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 - multi Creative
"... so much joy and happiness..."
"I haven't had joy or happiness in my life for many years.
Your course is giving me so much joy and happiness!
Thank you!"
Dale Hardy - Photographer
A small sampling of what you can create in this Studio:
Make your heart jump with joy:
create abstract ART without a brush.
Within minutes.
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Daily life is more fun with flattering, happy Tops & tunics. They only have 2 seams!
Truly Fabulous, Fast and Fun to make!
Home Decor, Bags. Accessories etc. that jazz up daily life.
Easy, fun methods. Stunning results.
From calming ZEN to vibrant WOW styles:
create fun, unusual collage fodder and make beautiful collages and Mixed Media.
5 ways to create with Monika
- Online courses and downloads
- In-person Studio Days(s)
- Private Zoom sessions
- Private retreats
- Corporate office Sessions and Retreats (online/Zoom)
1. Online Courses and Digital Downloads
Fee and Free
Are you tired of lengthy processes with multiple steps?
And you want simple, fast and fabulous methods that produce stunning results?
Do you want to have more fun, more energy, more joy?
Do you want exclusive printables for your collages and art?
Great! Start creating happy clothes and art with fee or free courses and unusual, striking printables.
Only 2 seams and truly simple, fun painting method.
2. Private In-Person Studio Day(s)
At my Studio in Austin, Texas, USA.
Relax and recharge your body, mind and soul.
Celebrate your milestones, birthdays, Mother's Day, Mother/Daughter Day, Sister Day, Friends Day.
Step into your full potential!
Create art, clothes and/or jewelry that support you on your brave current or next steps in life.
Imagine having a day - or more - that is specifically designated for YOU and what you want.
3. Private Creative Zoom Sessions
It's like treating your body, heart and soul to a soothing spa experience.
(Yes! It's proven: Creating affects the body, too.)
The sessions are a wonderful solution if
- you are on a healing journey and want to experience simple, playful ways to nurture and soothe yourself.
- you want to jump start or re-ignite your creativity.
- you want to bring a lot more calm, joy and peace into your life.
- you want to create your outfit, jewelry or art that supports you in your current or next phase of life.
- you simply want to treat yourself because it feels awesome.
Sandy immediately framed her first doodle.
Her husband loved it as his Father's Day gift.
Have fun doodling and "smudging" papers.
And printing them onto clothes etc..
It's also part of the Creative Joy Course.
4. Private Creative Retreats
On Zoom, at your Home, Office or Retreat location.
Create special memories with family or friends.
When hands and minds are engaged creatively, it opens the hearts. Conversations flow and love grows.
Plus, you get beautiful things to wear, to use in daily life and art to hang on your walls that remind you of the special time together.
5. Creative Sessions and Retreats for Corporate Offices
Boost employee confidence and joy.
Happy employees are healthier, more fun to be around and more likely to cooperate.
They are more focused and get more done in less time - which increases productivity and the bottom line.
Playful asemic writing, torn and cut paper pieces - made into a striking Zen Collage.
Shop for finished Happy Art, Clothes and Jewelry.
Hello, I am Monika Astara, your Guide on relaxing, joyful creative Journeys.
"You have no creative bone in your body!
God must have been asleep when He created you!"
That's what my art teacher told me for 6 years.
If you've heard similar stuff - you can ditch it!
We are all creative in our own ways. Just watch kids play.
And I am living proof of it.
Despite my teacher's dire assessment of my creativity, I have been a successful full time artist and designer since 1987.
From the very beginning I've always come up with my own fun methods and patterns.
My teacher wasn't a fan of my unconventional ways.
My clients say they have never had this much fun, happiness and joy.
I love inspiring you to go to your heart and create for the sake of having joy.
Whatever you create then, is authentic, raw and full of your light and passion.
That kind of creating takes you through times of adversity while keeping a deep inner sense of calm and joy.
Like so many of us you might be feeling anxious, depressed or challenged.
Even creating might seem like too much effort.
But - you'd like to feel more peaceful and have more energy.
I got you covered.
In my quest to find solutions for sustaining a sense of inner calm and joy while facing excruciating pain and intense panic attacks for years, I developed simple, relaxing ways to create in a tiny space - or on my lap.
The methods are specifically designed to soothe the nerves and re-ignite the natural joy inside.
It became the Creative Joy Course.
What clients say about Creative Joy:
"...it worked for me when I was completely at loose ends.
It was because you absolutely embody what you teach!"
Christine Carlson
"I thought I was quite relaxed.
But this is taking it to a whole other level."
Lynn Edmonds
Create in a FREE private community where you can experiment, learn, support and be supported.
Join the free Creative Freedom and Joy Club.
Sign up for the V.I.P. e-letter.
(Vibrant Inspired Person)
I email it once or twice a month.
"It's like getting joy delivered to my inbox."
Wendy Holmes
5 minute Fast and Fabulous painting method.
Recharge and relax with the Creative Freedom and Joy Blog:
Bruised and Beautiful
Engaging in Creative Ways is not a luxury. It is a necessity.
