Love Yourself. Express Yourself. Believe in Youself.

Pincurl Girls make front page of the Lincoln Journal Star 402 Section!

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I loved waking up, running to Starbucks to get my tall soy, no water, extra hot chai and the edition of the LJS! I knew it was being published on Monday so I could barely keep my smiling in control at the register. I sat down and quickly opened to the section and I was awe struck! It was a huge article with a huge photo of me, in my studio!! I am very thankful for Erin and the LJS to research and publish my story.

Loosing my self-confidence in graduate school was the hardest and the most rewarding personal struggle of my life. Read my whole story here:

Whimsical Pincurl Girls help girls feel good about who they are

The sweetest gift you can give yourself for Valentine's Day is believing in yourself!

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Valentine's Day can be hard for some of us. We tend to look to others to show us love and affection. When that love and attention isn't there it can feel like a lonely day. I want to turn 2011 Valentine's Day into a day to look inside ourselves for that love and kindness.

Try some of these ideas this year to brighten your day:

• Paint your nails different shades of pink and red polish, then sprinkle on glitter before they dry.

• Make a list of things you admire about yourself and post to your bathroom mirror.

• Make yourself laugh by being a dork in front of a friend or family member.

• Mail yourself a card and write in it all the things that make you feel good about yourself.

• Create a scrapbook or journal of all the great things you have accomplished this past year.

• Step outside your comfort zone and try something new, like a dance class or book club.

• Invite your close friends over to make a batch of the cutest cupcakes with lots of frosting and sprinkles.

• Turn a wooden dowel into a magic wand by painting and adding glitter then start making all your wishes come true.

• Design a t-shirt that says “(your name) rocks!”

Looking for the sweetest Valentine's Day Gift? Check out the new "Believe in Yourself" bracelets - Valentine's Day Edition

The "I Believe in Myself" Project peeks into Jamie Ridler's journal.

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About the project: I asked Jamie Ridler to wear a set of "I Believe in Myself" bracelets and journal about what positive thoughts she had about herself. Let's see what she has to say! Thanks Jamie!

Bio: Jamie Ridler - creative living coach and director of Jamie Ridler Studios.

Jamie's Bio: At Jamie Ridler Studios, I help people find the confidence and courage to discover and express their creative spirit, whether that means exploring their artistic self or bringing more of their creative capacity to their life and to their business.

I Believe In Myself: What a treat to spend a day focused on believing in myself! In the morning I thought, "Today's the day!" and put on my 12 bracelets, ready to go! Every time I faced a challenge or got something done, I stopped and took the time to say "Yay me!" and celebrate who I am. When I decided to ask my friends if they'd like to play along by writing some things they liked about me in my journal, that took courage - and so I moved one bracelet and journaled "I am brave!" I'm so glad I was brave because when I read my friends' words, they warmed my heart and made me feel like I was on the right path, doing the right kind of work in the world. And now I have those words and my "I Believe in Myself" journal pages to remind me of what I'm capable of and to inspire me on all my adventures! Awesome!

Art Picnic Ladies: I thought I'd include a picture of my Art Picnic ladies (unfortunately they couldn't all be there!) They're all beaming and highlighting the bracelets! Left to right: Kim Sedwick, Amy Sedgwick, Danette Relic, Chris Kay Fraser . And absent, Jennifer Hicks.

Pincurl Girl Thoughts in Arkansas Living Magazine

2010-12-06T16:55:00.002-06:00

I am super excited about my new monthly column for Arkansas Living magazine. The column will be written by the Pincurl Girls who answer questions submitted by mother's. Check it out!

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Pincurl Girls specializes in making art about positive thinking.

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Jen Lukas-Landis uses a young fresh approach when creating her inspirational wall art. By buying a Pincurl Girl print, you get the inspiration you need at a glance in your office, next to the bathroom mirror or studio. Pincurl Girls also, sends out a weekly email with a new Pincurl Girl drawing with an inspirational saying, you can sign up here. With this combination of positive messaging for girls and cute illustrations, Pincurl Girls is your source for all your inspirational gifts needs.

kirtsy / Upcoming

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kirtsy / Upcoming

The answers can be found in a bubble bath.

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Relax, unwind and listen. Bubble baths are the perfect place to hear the answers about the book you are writing, a new work of art you are creating or what ever decision you are trying to figure out. Know all is well, listen and soak it up!

Flowers remind me to slow down and breathe in life's gifts.

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You are amazing.

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Words of wisdom from my mom.

2010-06-01T09:42:00.001-05:00

I have my licensing show next week in Las Vegas. I have been working so hard on my art and portfolio and now that it is so close I am really starting to freak out. I am super excited, getting more and more nervous as the count down begins that I just feel like I am now officially overwhelmed. I called good old mom this morning and she had some very good advice. She said "Jen, but your brain on autopilot, don't try to analyze anything and know that the universe is on your side."

So, if any one is overwhelmed, maybe her advice will work for you too. Deep down I know that all is good, it just helps to hear it from my mom from time to time.

I love you mom.

Catch your negative thoughts with a net!

2010-05-09T23:01:00.003-05:00

Negative thoughts can be like moths, flying all crazy like trying to find the light. Take out your mental butterfly net and when one flies into your mind, catch it!

FACT: You can’t think two thoughts at once, so once you have a hold of that thought, squish it, ignore it, kill it and instead think about something that makes you smile.

To read more, click here.

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Learn a quick, cheap and easy way to frame one of my prints. See all prints at pincurlgirls.com

Use your thougths to become inspired and feel great.

2010-05-03T11:44:00.005-05:00

Would you like to use your thoughts to become more inspired and feel great? Start by becoming friends with your thoughts, get to know them. How do they make you feel? Some thoughts get you feeling excited and happy while others can stress you out and wear you down.

Try this: Count how many times your thoughts make you smile and laugh this week and how many of them complain and make you feel bad. Over the next few weeks I will teach you some tricks to train your brain to ignore the negative thoughts and leverage your positive thoughts to enrich your life. Think positive and see you next week!

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If you like Mandy, she has her own print. Click here to get more info.

Create a world of wonderful magic.

You are beautiful and inspiring.

2010-04-28T07:17:00.008-05:00

One of my students a while back approached me after class and invited me to coffee. I wasn't expecting that coffee would lead into such a great friendship. A year had past, when we went out to dinner and she told me she had cancer and was going to start chemo and such. She was so brave and beautiful during that experience, I was so inspired by her. She was strong and made it through and is now back to full health.

A lady recently ask me to draw a pincurl girl with no hair inspired by her sister who died of cancer at 36. It wasn't something I planned on doing because I didn't want it to be depressing. But the more I thought about it, it wasn't depressing at all, it was such an incredible experience both good and bad that I was compelled to create her after all.

I have named her Laura after my good friend. Please send this around to anyone you know who is going through the experience of cancer, hopefully it will lift them up and remind them how beautiful they are. And to my aunt Judy, we all miss you and know you are still looking down on us.

I am donating $5 from each print sold to the American Cancer Society.
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Create a world of wonderful magic.

2010-04-27T06:18:00.005-05:00

Buy this print.

This is Mandy. She is the newest pincurl girl. She loves her red hair and daydreaming about magical lands. In her world everything she wants comes to her. All she has to do is believe it will come true. Until then, she doesn't become impatient, instead she fills her time by laughing with her friends and drawing funky flowers in her sketchbook.

The Law of Giving

2010-04-27T06:12:00.001-05:00

“Practicing the Law of Giving is actually very simple; if you want joy, give joy to others; if you want love, learn to give love; if you want attention and appreciation, learn to give attention and appreciation; if you want material affluence, help others to become materially affluent. In fact, the easiest way to get what you want is to help others get what they want.” -Deepak Chopra

Today I am going to give away something very special to me. I don't know what it is yet or who I will give it to, but I will know when the time is right. After doing Cami Walker's 29 Day Giving Challenge, I know there is something magical about giving.

If you give a gift today, let me know the story.

Have fun today, start by doing something unexpected for yourself.

2010-04-26T08:22:00.002-05:00

Try and drive a different way to work.
Smile at two strangers.
Buy flowers for your desk.
Write yourself a love note.
Comment your ideas.

I am getting ready for the licensing expo.

2010-04-25T15:50:00.000-05:00

I have been getting ready for this show in my head for a while now. But now it is time to start for real! I have mocked up a few drawing in different products from canvases, to gift bags, journals and even aprons.I have tons more work to do, but at least it is a start! : )

Sunday, April 27th, 2008

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UPCOMING EVENT let out your inner artist …treat yourself to a refreshing creative day with Jen Lukas-Landis.

1st ARTistWORKshop At BLUEriver CABIN May 17th, 2008 Crete, NE noon- 4pm $40 – Add $8.00 for boxed lunch

our project: work of artmixed media canvas art class student’s homework • bring as many photos as you would like in any sizes you would like depending on the sizes of your canvas(s). be sure to bring copies, you don’t want to ruin any original photos. I will supply you with one 10” x 10” canvas, paints, glitter, stamps, and much more. You can bring an addition canvas if you want to create more than one or would like to work with a specific size.

• bring printed computer journaling to class. journaling should be double spaced and printed on white cardstock.

• collection of your favorite quote, word or image stamps, favorite fabrics, buttons to be used in your art

• journal

• any favorite art supplies you especially love

• wear comfortable clothes you can get dirty

• favorite drink or snack for our afternoon break

• your free spirit and inner artist

Optional: pillow and blanket to sit and work on

Classes/workshops at the Landis Cabin, Crete, NE. Location and directions will be provided upon registration. Boxed meals can be ordered upon request, you can pay for the lunch the day of the workshop. Be sure to e-mail me at jen@jenlukas.com for registration questions, location information, and seating availability. This will be a small group so sign up quickly to reserve your spot at: http://jenlukas.bigcartel.com/product/jen-lukas-artist-workshop