Monika Astara Studio
Create Happy Art, Clothes and Jewelry that light you up and transform your life.
Fun, proven methods and patterns that are simple, playful and different from anything else out there.
Let your inner creative roar with joy.
It's the most natural, most enjoyable, and usually the fastest way to feel calm, confident and joyful.
Diane was convinced she wasn't creative.
But she was longing to create.
With one of the "Fast and Fabulous" methods she turned her old T-shirt into an art shirt - within 6 minutes.
It threw the doors open to her abundant natural creativity - and her confidence in it.
Whether you are a beginner, an advanced creative or think that you are not creative, Monika Astara Studio is YOUR studio...
...where you can reconnect to your innate capacity to thrive on all levels.
...where you have permission to be messy, experiment and splash paint freely.
...where you side step the inner critic and create with your natural child-like awe, curiosity and passion.
....where you can reclaim your natural creative genius that you were born with. Everyone has it. And I love seeing you light up when you re-discover it.
...where you can get high-end looking results - even if you are a beginner or think that you are not creative. It's a devastating, useless myth! We bust it.
And you can create happily ever after.
Our unprecedented times require the most effective, super simple tools in all areas.
Like for most of us, your nervous system might be rattled to the core.
You might be feeling anxious, unmotivated and hovering in functional freeze mode.
Even creating can seem like too much effort.
I know this well from my own journey over many years after debilitating effects from anesthesia and working with women individually and in groups.
As a result, I developed creative methods and patterns that are different from anything else out there.
They are simple, playful and proven to be highly effective to cultivate sustainable inner calm and joy. Regardless of outer or personal adversity.
Relish in creating art, clothes and jewelry - guilt-free!
So many of us have this false belief that clothes, jewelry and doing creative things are luxuries.
However, they are necessities.
When used with intention, they our simplest and most accessible tools to feel calm, confident, joyful and strong in everyday life.
Even extensive scientific research has proven that engaging creatively, wearing a happy wardrobe and surrounding yourself with happy art increases your well-being on all levels:
emotional, mental and - YES! - even physical.
You can make this in your sleep:
Only 2 seams!
Plus: "Fabulous and Fast 1" painting method.
From the Hand painted Art Tops, Happiness and Joy course.
"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
Start with my FREE gifts to you
"1. Love and Peace"
Printable Download
2. The Joy of Creating with Fabrics
It's a compilation of short ways to boost your confidence while
- jazzing up your old clothes,
- making something beautiful to wear.
You can create these within minutes to less than an hour.
1 rectangle, 2 holes..
1 shawl, 1 short seam.
Want to BE and LIVE your fullest self?
Without the pain that accompanies many transformation methods?
When you combine your desire to feel happy and peaceful with the simple, fun creative methods and patterns you get here, and you show up for yourself, your life transforms gently and powerfully:
You'd love to create, BUT...
- you don't think that you are creative. (It's a myth. We'll bust it.)
- you don't have a designated art space. (You can create in your recliner, with a piece of cardboard in your lap. I do that a lot.)
- you don't like complicated or lengthy processes.
- you can't stand those frustrating clothing patterns with multiple pieces.
- you don't want any messy mixing of dyes or endless rinsing.
- you don't want to waste money on a bunch of supplies.
- you are at a place in your life where you just want to relax and enjoy yourself.
Nothing challenging or time consuming any more.
You are in the right place.Here we do simple and fun with instant gratifications at every short step.
Some 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
"I haven't seen anything like it"
"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
Hello, I am Monika Astara, your Guide on fabulous, creative Journeys.
My art teacher told me for 6 years: "You have no creative bone in your body!"
Have you ever been put down and told that you are not creative?
You can ditch it. Especially after you read my story.
I love splashing paint. But I have no clue about painting "art".
Traditional art rules are a mystery to me. Never understood them. Do you?
My art teachers told me for 6 years: " You have no creative bone in your body! God must have been asleep when He created you." She even prevented me from studying art.
So, I became a teacher first. But you cannot squash inner desires forever.
In 1987 I took the plunge to create comfortable, fun clothes so women light up from inside and love themselves the way they are right now.
I have been a fulltime artist and designer ever since.
Creating in MY WAYS. My patterns, my painting methods. They are super simple and playful.
But you get stunning results you will not find anywhere else.
My teacher wasn't a fan of my unconventional methods.
My students say they have never had this much joy and happiness as in my courses.
My creations have been selling in high-end boutiques, galleries, my own boutique at a resort in Colorado, and are in private collections. I have played with thousands of women.
The transformations have been astounding.
So - if anyone ever told you that you are not creative - YAY! You are beyond traditional rules.
You have the freedom to discover methods that are authentic to YOU and filled with your passion.
I am here to inspire and guide you to freely express yourself.
Amazing art, clothes and jewelry together with sustainable inner calm and joy are available to you, no matter where you are on your creative journey.
Here are 8 beautiful ways we can create together:
Here are 8 beautiful ways we can create together:
Hand painted Art Tops, Happiness and Joy
Online Signature Program with live Zoom and private Facebook Club support.
Want to boost your confidence, stand taller and make your eyes light up? Create flattering tops that uplift you and put a swing into your step.
Super simple, 2-seam patterns. You can sew the pieces in your sleep.
Delightful, simple painting methods you will not find anywhere else.
Stunning, high-end results. Even if you've never created before.
Creative Joy
Online program with live Zoom and private Facebook Club support.
A brand new concept!
If you are feeling the pains of our unprecedented times, this is the most simple, playful way to cultivate and restore your inner calm and joy.
In the process you create art - without ever trying to make art.
NO brush, NO talent required.
Jewelry Delight
Online program with live Zoom and private Facebook Club support.
Want to have jewelry that is more than decoration?
Jewelry that exalts you, supports you and uplifts you?
Discover the magic of making your own Signature Jewelry.
Unusual, fun and simple methods.
Beautiful results that sparkle up your eyes.
Digital downloads and all courses - fee and FREE
Let your inner creative roar with joy!
- Exclusive downloads for your mixed media, journal covers, cards etc..
- FREE fast ways to create something beautiful to wear or look at.
Private Studio Day(s)
In person at my Studio in Austin, Texas, USA. 1-5 days.
Relax and recharge your body, mind and soul.
Experience the transformative power of "right-for-you" art, clothes and jewelry.
Celebrate your transitions in life, your milestones, birthday, Mother's Day, Mother/Daughter Day...
Private Creative Sessions
In person at my Studio or on Zoom.
It's like treating your body and soul to a soothing spa experience.
It's especially uplifting if you are on a self-discovery or healing journey.
Or you simply need to tune out the world and tune into yourself.
Private Group Retreats
On Zoom - at your home - at your retreat location - at my Studio.
Create special memories with family or friends.
Have beautiful clothes, jewelry or art to remind you of your bonding time.
Creative Sessions and Retreats for Corporate Offices
On Zoom - in person in Austin
Boost employee confidence and joy.
It increases cooperation, productivity and the bottom line.
Join me in a Movement of spreading JOY through CEATIVITY around the world.
It's FREE.
Get updates, inspiring stories, creative things you can do and share.
Look forward to it once or twice a month.
Fast and Fabulous painting method - with a ketch-up bottle.
You don't have to create alone.
Be supported and get cheered on.
Join the FREE Creative Freedom and Joy Club.
Swinging into Light - A Story of Transformation and Gratitude
Relax and be uplifted with the blog.
Bruised and Beautiful
Follow your passion - and help shows up when you need it.
Be your own Valentine
Engaging in Creative ways is not a luxury.
It is a necessity.
Happy Creating!
Create freely and be proud of what you do.
Life's too challenging and too short to waste it with being hard on yourself. Instead - celebrate yourself, your ability to create and to smile!
You ARE beautiful and creative as you are RIGHT NOW.
