"DOORS" exhibition at Fraker/Scott Gallery opens in Seattle this week...

"Sacred Door", one of my  mixed media pieces with collage, acrylic and assemblage, will be showing in downtown Seattle at Fraker/Scott Gallery during the month of August. This group exhibition, featuring intriguing door-inspired artwork, will include some innovative, new assemblage works as well. Don't miss it! Come on down to First Thursday Art Walk this Thursday, August 4 (5-8 p.m.), and find out from the artists–in person–what inspires them!

Fraker/Scott Gallery is located at 121 Prefontaine Place So., in the historical neighborhood of Pioneer Square in Seattle, Washington. For more information about hours and events, please visit:

http://www.frakerscottgallery.com

See you at Art Walk!

Thank you for "following" this blog!

I have notice that in recent weeks I have attained a few more fellow blog "followers"! I just wanted to thank you for that, and will try to keeps things interesting and up-to-date here at "La Vida Artistica". And thank you for your comments, without them I would not know if anyone is visiting! There are SO many new happenings on the horizon for me in the coming months, here's a quick outline:

•  NEW art classes at the NEW Schack Art Center in beautiful Everett, Washington. Please visit www.schack.org for updates on my encaustic and mixed media classes starting there in May, opening exhibitions and the center's GRAND OPENING happening at the end of April!

• My original encaustic and mixed media art will continue to be on display at the fabulous Fraker/Scott Gallery in downtown Seattle, near Pioneer Square. Please visit www.frakerscottgallery.com for lots of information on new exhibits, art walks and art openings.
• Yes, it's BACK! The famous one and only Artists Garage Sale, happening on Saturday, June 18 from 9-3. This year, it will take place in the NEW Schack Art Center in downtown Everett, Washington. Get there early, with lots of cash...visit www.schack.org for updates.

I do hope to see you at some of these events! Now, if I could only find some time to actually MAKE ART...

B & W show at Fraker/Scott Gallery!

The gallery will be hung with the stunning new show "B&W" - showcasing the classic combination of Black and White.

January 6th is Seattle Art Walk Night, so please join gallery artists and guests for an interactive project ::SHADOW THEATER:: by Mike O’Day. Art Walk hours: 5-8 p.m.

http://www.frakerscottgallery.com/

Pictured above: "Enclosure", encaustic assemblage by Lisa JonesMoore

NSCC Encaustics Art Show

It was an AMAZING show opening for the Encaustics Art Show at North Seattle Community College Art Gallery last Tuesday. This truly is a show you do NOT want to miss! A huge "thank you" to Brenda and Wendy (pictured above) for the fabulous job they did with hanging the show, not an easy undertaking with SO many artists and art involved. It looks gorgeous! (see my sidebar for show information).

Also pictured, some of my artwork, as well as art by Binky Bergsman and many others!

BLUE group exhibition to open this Thursday in Seattle!

BLUE...Haunting and hopeful images in the colors of sky and sea. Artists at Fraker/Scott Gallery will fill the gallery with this endless color...

Show dates: October 7-30
Seattle First Thursday Art Walk: October 7, 5-8 p.m.
Meet the Artists Reception:  Saturday, Oct. 23, 6-8 p.m. (wine and cheese will be served)
Gallery Hours: Tues-Sat.  11-5

Featured artists: Lynn Scott, Tracy Fraker, Kate Steiger, Sue Robertson, Barbara Wyatt, Mona Fairbanks, Lynn Garka, Mike O’Day, Jim Ballard, Michelle Montjoy, Nancy Thompson, Rick Stafford and Lisa JonesMoore.

Pictured above: "Tango (Haughty Poses)", by Lisa JonesMoore, encaustic with mixed media, COPYRIGHT 2007 Lisa JonesMoore

The Edmonds show is up and running!

All images copyright 2009, 2010 JonesMoore

Well, the show is up and the space is beautiful! Matthew Robert Salon is a serene, light-filled space, fantastic for showcasing artwork or treating yourself to a haircut or style. Come and see thought-provoking artwork by Lisa JonesMoore and Sue Robertson! No appointment is necessary to see the art! The show will be up through November 27. (See sidebar for address, phone and more information).

Pictured above: "Sacred Door", Corazon del Girasol", "Double Venus", by Lisa JonesMoore.

Currently Showing at ArtsNow Gallery in Edmonds, Washington

 "Mary with Blue & Green", Beeswax collage (encaustic), COPYRIGHT 2008 JonesMoore

I am currently showing five encaustic (beeswax) collage pieces at the ArtsNow Gallery in the Edmonds Conference Center in Washington state. The show features artwork and exhibits by the ArtsNow/uLearn faculty. On October 9, I will be teaching a full day workshop called "Beeswax Collage: Celebrate Fall" (see my sidebar). Come on down to the gallery and spend a morning or afternoon in the  beautiful town of Edmonds, where there are numerous shops and restaurants and BEACHES! Here's all the important information about the show:

The ArtsNow Gallery is featuring artwork and exhibits by ArtsNow/uLearn instructors, including mixed media and encaustic collage by Lisa JonesMoore. For more information call 425-640-1243. Hours: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday – Friday.

Meet the instructors and artists on Third Thursday Art Walk, September 16, from 5-8 p.m.

The show starts September 14!

Design of poster by Kathleen Johnson.

A few good reasons to come to Edmonds this weekend!

Here is another sneak peek at new artwork I am showing in Edmonds, Washington, through the weekend of July 17th and 18th. "Maman" (encaustic with mixed media) is making her first appearance in public at ArtSplash, and "The Rodent Speaks" is speaking his point of view on things at the Fabric of Life Boutique. (see my sidebar for links to show hours and addresses).

There are also a few FUN events going on around town, like the free bluegrass concert happening on Sunday in Edmonds City Part at 3:00 p.m. Edmonds in Bloom, a gorgeous garden tour, is also taking place on Sunday from 11-4. And, there are always the beautiful beaches to visit!

Two shows in Edmonds, Washington

I am currently preparing for two shows that are opening next week in Edmonds, Washington. I will be showing new encaustic paintings and assemblage at ArtSplash. And right up the street, I will be showing mixed media and encaustic collage and assemblage work at Foundation of Life Boutique. (see sidebar for show info.) I do apologize for not keeping up with posts to this blog! I do promise more to come soon...After the two shows are hung, I will relish reading your blogs and catching up with you all!

A "sneek" peek at the Ladies...

"Ladies of the Lake, encaustic with mixed media, Copyright 2010 JonesMoore

This is one of the new pieces I will be showing at ArtSplash, opening July 15, in downtown Edmonds, Washington. You have GOT to see this one in person, the photo doesn't quite do it justice! This is based on an old drawing from college that I did many years ago, and I have carved the figures into encaustic wax. I've added ink, graphite, sand and glass micro-beads. See the sidebar to the right for more information on this fabulous upcoming show...

ArtsNow Faculty Show Reception/Edmonds Art Walk Sept. 17

Pictured: "Displaced", beeswax collage, Copyright 2005 JonesMoore

There will be an reception for the ArtsNow/EDCC instructors during the Edmonds ArtWalk this Thursday, September 17, from 5–8 p.m, at the beautiful Edmonds Conference Center at 201 4th Avenue North. I will be there to promote my upcoming fall quarter classes: Beeswax Collage and Recycled Book Altars. In addition to this event, you can do the downtown Edmonds Art Walk, also taking place from 5–8 p.m. I hope to see you there!

My work, "Autumn Diptych", is in the Arts Council Juried Art Show

If you are in the Everett, Washington area this Thursday, July 9, please stop by for the opening reception for the Arts Council of Snohomish County's 17th Juried Art Show (5–8 p.m at the Monte Christo Hotel lobby on Wall Street). This exhibition features artwork of the highest quality and innovation (in my opinion!). I have one piece featured in the show, called "Autumn Diptych", and is a somewhat abstract piece using encaustic combined with inkjet print on fabric, wire, bones, bleach and oil pastels. I described the process I used to make this piece in a June '09 post titled "Autumn Diptych". The Arts Council Show runs through August 20.

Artwork and photographs to be featured at Oasis Art Gallery...

Josefina's Paints, originally uploaded by jomoma58.

I am SO excited to announce my upcoming show at Oasis Art Gallery in the Wallingford neighborhood of Seattle, Washington. The show will take place October 24, 2009-January 17, 2010. This is a beautiful gallery, featuring amazing artwork and photographs by some fantastic Seattle artists. This exhibition opens just in time for "Day of the Dead" (Dia de los Muertos) festivities, so I will be featuring--you guessed it--contemporary shrines and photographs taken in Oaxaca, Mexico! If you wish to be included in the announcement mailing list, please send your snail mail and email address to me at: jomoma58@yahoo.com. See you there!