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DEAR FRIENDS,

I’ve been a painter for 30 years! Huzzah! I can't believe it.

I am celebrating all year. This month the lovely New Book Joy will sell my mini heart paintings. This is the last batch of the mini hearts and there are only 30 paintings. Run over to grab one before they are all gone. Be sure to shop books and sign up for fun book events. You won't regret it!

In March and April there will be some mini mini giveaways. Please follow me on Instagram to keep up with the giveaways.

In May I will do a flower giveaway. Be sure to follow my flower department, Oktober Florals of my creative business for updates.

Celebrate 30 with me and help me sell 30 paintings in 2026! Email me for painting selections, easy peasy. My paintings will make you feel good and I can match you with the ones that match your vibe.

Thank you to everyone who continues to support my creative journey. I am very grateful and blessed to have you in my life. My heart is full and I send to you joy and prayer and love.

Best,

Licha

oktoberstudio@hotmail.com

January 31, 2026

 HELLO,

HAPPY NEW YEAR!

A quick note to invite you to my next pop up exhibit. I will be part of small business Saturday at the wonderful October Cafe in the Norwood Park neighborhood. I will be selling my song lyric paintings that are perfect for Valentine gifts; Valentine's Day is just around the corner. Please stop by and treat your self to paintings and sweet treats.

Thank you so much for being here. 

SAVE THE DATES!

 Hello,

SAVE THE DATES!

Happy to share my next three painting pop ups.  Get your holiday shopping done early with one of a kind, paintings and don't forget to buy yourself a gift too.

Thank you so much for staying with me through my painting journey.

I appreciate all the purchases and follows and shares.

Have a wonderful Autumn!

Spoonflower 2

 Hello,

Where are all the designers, tailors, seamstresses? Take a peek at my new designs at my Spoonflower shop. 

Please tag me in everything you create or buy.I very much appreciate all the support. Happy sewing! Thank you!  -Licha

#LichaAtOktoberStudio

WildFlower Farm

Hello,

I am very happy to share my next flower workshop will be at the lovely WildFlower Farm in Monee Illinois. We will have a fun workshop where you can cut your own flowers for your arrangement.  Although it will depend on the growing season; some flowers that we might get to pick will be zinnias, dahlias, asters and cosmos.  I hope you make it out! 

Click here to sign up before July 21, 2025.

 I would be grateful if you shared this blog with your loved ones. Thank you for all your support.

Suns Out Buns Out

Hello. Hello.

Happy June!

I am happy to present a SURPRISE collection in honor of the Summer Solstice.

"Suns Out Buns Out"

These brilliant paintings capture the sun and sky with fresh passionate yellows bled together with deep shades of blue, hot pink and deep orange. There are seven pieces and each one will bring love and light to you and your space. All are acrylic on canvas; six are 10x10 and one big bonus, a 36x36 canvas.

10x10 $50.oo Each + Shipping

36x36 $400.oo + Shipping

US Shipping Only

"And Then One Fairy Night May Became June"
10x10

"Break Of Day"

10x10

"Let Me Warm You Up"
10x10

"Meet Me In The Sea At Dawn"
10x10

"Shine On"
10x10

"The Beach Is Worth The SunBurn"
10x10

"Suns Out Buns Out"
36x36

These sun worshipping paintings are for sale direct through me at oktoberstudio@hotmail.com + on exhibit at with my favorite group at 
Co Op California: 6674 N Northwest Hwy Chicago Illinois 60631. Be sure to get one for you and a friend before they are all gone.

Thank you. Thank you for sticking with my little blog. I appreciate the support, shares and follows.

Have a magical Solstice and a wonderful Summer!

P.S. Don't forget to wear sunscreen.

May 31 2025

Hello,

I have been wanting to participate in a night market, but it has not yet happened it. However, I was savvy and I was able to wrangle a space the same night of the Park Ridge Night Market.  Here are the details. 

Thank you so much for all your support, shares and follows. I cannot do this without you.

See you soon!