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...

June Happenings: Artists Garage Sale and Clipboard Shrine-ology Workshop

Artists' Garage Sale 

Saturday, June 6, 9 a.m.–3 p.m.

Hosted by the Arts Council of Snohomish County

Location: Rosehill Community Center, 304 Lincoln Ave., Mukilteo, WA

Spring is finally in the air! And that means it is time for artists to clean out their studios. So, if you are looking for a good deal on some great art, or are an artist in need of some art supplies – this is the place to be! There will be a smorgasbord of art that includes: encaustic paintings, assemblage, collage, watercolors, oils, pastels, acrylics, glass, found objects, cards, sculpture, ceramics, photography, garden art and much more. Seconds, old stock, new stock – all at fabulous prices! More Information:  http://artscouncilofsnoco.org

Workshop: Clipboard Shrine-ology

Saturday, June 13, 10 a.m.–5 p.m.

Location: Arts Council of Snohomish County, Everett, WA

Create a fabulous clipboard shrine dedicated to a meaningful event or person in your life. You will learn about various forms of Mexican shrines, and their place in contemporary society. Discover how to manipulate various mediums including acrylics, oil pastels, fabric, paper, found objects–while also learning the art of simple attachments for small objects. Express yourself with photos, handwritten notes, text and your own sacred objects. This will be a process-oriented journey 

that you will never forget!

Pricing:  $90. (plus $10. materials fee)

Register: 425-257-8380

More Information:  http://artscouncilofsnoco.org

Lori of Seattle says of her workshop experience: “Lisa is a very exciting and exuberant instructor. She is patient and generous and obviously loves what she does. And she knows what she is doing. She has obviously been doing this for a long time. She's opened my eyes to all kinds of artisitc expression. I can't wait to take another class from her.”