NEW in my Etsy shop!

Encaustic Milagros, or "Miracles in Wax", 5x5x1-1/2", encaustic wax with mixed media. Visit my Etsy shop to learn more!

The beauty of decay...

Had a fabulous trip with my daughter to the Skagit Valley, to see what was left of the tulips on Friday. We found only one field! But I found beauty in the mud, as well...Head over to my Flickr page to see more!

LAST DAY TO BID on artwork to benefit Oaxaca Street Children!!

RUN, don't walk, to this website to bid on some fabulous assemblage art shrines, all to benefit Oaxaca Street Children Grassroots! The bidding closes today, 4/25, AT 6 P.M. Pacific time!!

http://recuerda-mi-corazon.com

 

There's still time to register for "The Painted Page" collage book workshop!!

THE PAINTED PAGE: CELEBRATE MAY!

REGISTRATION WILL EXTEND UNTIL CLASS BEGINS, 4/24!!

 Join me for an artful afternoon of painting and collaging free–form folded books. We will explore themes of the month of May, Spring, mothers, angels and saints–using images, fabric, paper, words and paint. This process–oriented class will open your eyes to many creative possibilities! Most class materials are supplied, and all levels of experience welcome. These small books make wonderful gifts, especially for MOTHERS DAY!

Saturday 4/24, 1:30-5:30, University of Washington campus
$57. (discount for UW students)
Course #10.0332, Register: call 206-68-LEARN, or visit:  http://exco.org

I can even do ON THE SPOT registration for those of you who could not register in time with ASUW Experimental College. Just send me an email to let me know you are coming, and I can give you the location and supply list via email:    jomoma58@yahoo.com

Oaxaca StreetChildren Grassroots online benefit auction preview today!!

THIS IS IT! The preview of handmade shrines for the auction to benefit OAXACA STREETCHILDREN GRASSROOTS is happening TODAY! Live, online bidding starts tomorrow and runs through April 24! Visit this site to see some of the most amazing art, and please consider what your  bid (on April 24) could do to help so many children in Oaxaca, Mexico.

http://recuerda-mi-corazon.com/

Thank You!!!

Oaxaca StreetChildren Grassroots online benefit auction starts tomorrow!

VISIT THIS BLOG TOMORROW APRIL 16, for the link to the auction site for the one day preview of wonderful handmade cigar box shrines. These fabulous pieces of contemporary art will be sold in the online auction to benefit the organization OAXACA STREETCHILDREN GRASSROOTS. The LIVE online auction will take place April 17-24!!! See you tomorrow!

Collage Book Arts Workshop coming soon to Seattle!!

Pictured: fabulous student work!

THE PAINTED PAGE: CELEBRATE MAY!
 Join me for an artful afternoon of painting and collaging free–form folded books. We will explore themes of the month of May, Spring, mothers, angels and saints–using images, fabric, paper, words and paint. This process–oriented class will open your eyes to many creative possibilities! Most class materials are supplied, and all levels of experience welcome. These small books make wonderful gifts!

Saturday 4/24, 1:30-5:30, University of Washington campus
$57. (discount for UW students)
Course #10.0332, Register: call 206-68-LEARN, or visit:  http://exco.org

Register early to ensure the that class runs!! You won't regret it...

Preview for artwork for auction to benefit Oaxacan StreetChildren Grassroots in ONE WEEK!

It's finally here! In ONE week (APRIL 16), visit this blog to get the link to the LIVE ONLINE AUCTION site for the benefit auction for OAXACAN STREETCHILDREN GRASSROOTS. Rebecca Brooks is in her 2nd year of organizing and running this amazing charity benefit. You can see here blog, Recuerda Mi Corazon, here. Rebecca has posted some wonderful examples of the artwork, and a bit about the artists.

Pictured above is the shrine I have made and donated to this incredible cause. It is a tribute to the children of Oaxaca, and is truly art from "mi corazon". It is made from wood, encaustic wax, found objects, antique "Charlotte" dolls, silk flowers, antique nails and mica. Names of children (in Spanish) appear around the edge of the shrine. It measures 10 x 13 x 3". I am an truly honored to be a part of this amazing cause! Many other talented artists have also made and donated some amazing cigar box shrine artwork.

So, here are the IMPORTANT DATES to remember:

Friday, April 16: Visit this blog for the LINK to the live auction site to PREVIEW the artwork.
April 17-24: LIVE ONLINE AUCTION 

You can click on the banner badge in my sidebar to learn more about the organization, Oaxacan StreetChildren Grassroots. Don't forget to MARK YOUR CALENDARS!

In the studio this week...

What's happening in the studio this week? I just finished another 5x5" encaustic milagro (miracle), soon to be offered in my etsy shop. I have used encaustic wax, india ink, oil pastel and a small tin heart milagro on this piece. Tin milagros are very popular in Mexico, and are used to pray for a loved one who is ill, or needs help with business, family, livestock, etc. I LOVE these!

I scored "The Owl's Nest" sign at Goodwill for $1.99! Now that's a miracle in itself! It will hang in my 2nd floor loft studio. I have recently become very 'hooked' on the show, "American Pickers". These guys finds some absolutely amazing stuff and meet the most eccentric, yet heartfelt people!!

Great way to jump start a 'dreaded' Monday...

1) Drive, ride or walk to favorite neighborhood bookstore or library
2) Check-out or buy any book by SARK
3) Place self strategically under skylight or by window in bookstore or library
4) Indulge self in reading about Life, Getting 'Unstuck', Creativity, Naps, the Art of Non-Doing, Living Juicy and more

(I'm currently re-reading SARK's "Inspiration Sandwich--I highly recommend it!)