June Update

 Hello Friends.

Thank you very much for all your votes, donations and sharing my vote link for the People's Artist contest. I really appreciate the support. I ended in 6th place in the Top 10.  It was fun, exhausting campaign, but they gave me a fancy badge.

If you are interested in checking this contest out more. Please consider voting for a fellow artist friend of mine.

Next up is my Patina Pop Up Exhibit. Looking forward to seeing you there with all your art collecting friends. :)

My next collection "The Light Half" comes out on June 27, 2026. You can see it at this month's pop up. This collection is all sweet, all warm and the colors scream love. Acrylic on canvas, 6 24x24 lovely paintings expressing how wonderful a season change feels within us.

"It's The Heat"

June is one of my favorite months because I love the Summer Solstice. I love the MidSummer magic that casts a spell over everyone. I am horrible with remembering dates, so I think  I have been doing this for 4 years, but maybe it's 3 years that I have been partnering with businesses who give out my free mini mini sun paintings. This year there are 30 (30 years a painter!) out there in the world. Please tag me if you see one or get one. I would be grateful for the promoting.

I cannot thank you enough for being here with me and continuing to support my painting life. Until next time...

The People's Artist

Licha,

It’s time to let your art be seen!

You are officially in the running to appear in Artforum Magazine,

take home 25k, and display your art in an exclusive exhibit at

The Art of Elysium’s Salon in Los Angeles.

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Well, well, well.. on a whim I applied for this about a month ago and forgot about it, but good news I made the cut! I am still in disbelief. It's rounds of voting and the artist who gets the most votes wins. I would be so grateful if you would share this post and keep voting for me. It would be a wonderful experience to win. Voting starts Monday May 4, 2026. Thank you!

Thank you!

Licha

https://peoplesartist.org/licha-WCUA

Coming Up...

 Hello,

My next exhibits will be here before you know it. Mark your calendars. Grab your loved ones, stop by and help me sell 30 paintings this year. Buy art that speaks to your soul!

Reflecting a lot lately on 30 years of painting and what work has been done all this time. When I first started painting I had a hard time with the idea of selling my art. I wanted to sell paintings, but I was attached to each piece.  My friend got me my first art exhibit at the Gallery Cabaret in BuckTown. It is a little dive bar with art and open mics and live music and they made me feel good as the exhibit plans were made for a month long residency. It was a success, I sold a painting and never felt afraid to sell art again. As time went on I hooked up with Montana Morrison and Gallery 1633 where I learned about putting an exhibit together and putting collections together. I took those lessons and exhibited on my own; in my home and got my own exhibit spaces. I planned the menu, the guest list, I sent out invites and did all the marketing. The only time I ever sold art online was through Facebook when I posted a painting and someone contacted me and the same on Instagram. I had for a long time a Shopify shop linked to my website and just this year I canceled it. You want to buy a painting? You want to see selections? Email me: oktoberstudio@hotmail.com ... easy peasy.  Thank you so much for following along. I 'm very grateful.  See you at the exhibits!

Limited Edition Prints

 Limited Edition Prints

Celebrating 30 years a painter!

 For April I am selling only 30, ONLY 30, prints of a painting. 

Hurry to grab one NOW!

"When Beholding The Tranquil Beauty And Brilliancy Of The Ocean's Skin One Forgets The Tiger HeartThat Pants Beneath It"

Prints

Limited Edition

16x20

Premium Poster Paper

Signed

$30.oo + Shipping

Purchase details email: oktoberstudio@hotmail.com

Please add 30Prints in subject line.

Thank you for your support!

30

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!

SpoonFlower

 Hello,

Happy to share I now have two new fabric collections with SpoonFlower.  These new collections are based on the rainbow and are bright shades and deep hues. The designs are fun and whimsical sketches with a less is more, minimal feel. I created my designs in mind for lush upholstery, draped dresses, tea towels and pouches. Here is a little peek of some designs.

Tomato Girl Summer

Man In The Moon

Balance

Lucky

Shop directly at my SpoonFlower shop and please tag me in your creations; #SpoonFlowerByLicha. Can't wait to see what you create.

Thank you for keeping up with me!

Spring WorkShops

 Hello!

Excited to share my upcoming workshops.

           

We are doing it the old fashion way and you can call in to buy your workshop ticket or pay in person at Local Goods Chicago: 773.800.0158 / 5422 West Devon Chicago Illinois 60646

Please click here for the Luvvli Studio Workshops.

Thank you for continually following my creative journey.  I hope to see you at a workshop!

Stocking Stuffers

 Happy Holidays!

If you are looking for one of a kind gifts please consider my art. Each piece is made with care and love. Each painting will bring passion and happiness into your loved one. Simply email me for selections, purchasing and shipping details (US Shipping Only).

oktoberstudio@hotmail.com

  

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Also shop my Society6 shop for fun energetic items, such as pouches, wine chillers, prints or  travel cups.

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Thank you for your continued support.
I couldn't do it without you. 

Licha