Jodi Ohl is a best-selling author, contemporary artist, and creative instructor known for her captivating abstract and whimsical compositions created through the combined use of acrylic and mixed media art supplies. After leaving her day job in 2011 as a bank manager to pursue her art, she has reinvented herself as an artist known for pushing creative boundaries and embracing experimentation. Jodi’s vibrant artworks reflect her unique creative voice and intuitive approach to artmaking. Originally from Dunkirk, NY, she now resides in Aberdeen, NC, and works in her home studio, traveling around the US and abroad several times a year to conduct art workshops and retreats.
Drawing inspiration from the world around her, Jodi translates emotions, experiences, and the beauty of nature into captivating visual narratives. Her art explores the interplay between chaos and harmony, pathways and connections, humor, and contemplation, inviting viewers to immerse themselves in a realm where imagination knows no bounds.
Jodi’s artistic journey has been marked by a deep commitment to continuous growth and learning. She has written numerous published articles and contributed to several art books, including her acclaimed solo work “Abstracts and Acrylic and Ink,” sharing her expertise, techniques, and insights with aspiring artists and students. Through these publications, she empowers artists to find their own creative voices and explore the vast possibilities of abstract art.
As an instructor, Jodi is known for her engaging teaching style, fostering a nurturing and inspiring environment for her students. Her workshops, both in-person and online, are highly sought-after by art enthusiasts worldwide, providing them with opportunities to immerse themselves in her innovative techniques, embrace the joy of experimentation, and unlock their artistic potential.
Jodi’s art has garnered recognition and accolades, captivating collectors and enthusiasts alike. Her works have been featured in various galleries, exhibitions, and publications, making a lasting impact on the contemporary abstract art scene. Currently, Jodi is working on a variety of new writing and video projects, building upon the success of her best-selling book, “Abstracts in Acrylic and Ink,” released by North Light Books in late 2016. She is currently working on her follow up book on abstract painting, due out in early 2025

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Published in over 36 international mixed media magazines such as Cloth Paper Scissors, Somerset Studios, Artful Blogging, Artful Journaling, Somerset Holidays and Celebrations, Cloth Paper Scissors Studios, and Acrylic Artist, as well as a contributor to 7 mixed media books. For three years in a row, Jodi’s paintings have been featured in the curated books featuring the best of mixed media, Incite 2, 3 and 4. Recently, Jodi had the distinct honor of being the featured artist in Somerset Studio magazine’s Nov/Dec 2016 issue was a regular guest columnist for Cloth Paper Scissors. 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 along 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 US.