"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!

Visit my newly updated web gallery!

Come and see some juicy new work!
www.artid.com/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.

My shrine has arrived!!

This beautiful shrine,"Art Heals", has just arrived on my doorstep! It was made by artist Lisa DiNunzio, and you can see her blog at: www.pritistudio.blogspot.com. Lisa was one of many talented artists who participated in the auction to benefit Oaxaca Street Children Grassroots, which raised approximately $4,000 this year. I was also very privileged to be involved in the auction, by making and donating a handmade shrine called "Protect the Children". (see my sidebar)

Here is a little bit about Lisa DiNunzio:
"I am a self-taught (self-critical) artist.  I was brought up by the
"waste not-want not" mantra, so this explains the up-cycled art
I create and also probably my extra 10 pounds :)
I am a paradox: eternally optimistic and at the same time
almost always melancholy.

I have a family that I am in love with...a charmed life I am so thankful for... I am bashful and ridden with anxiety, but I do have a "brave-face-mask" that I wear almost all of the time..."

I feel so fortunate to have met all of the artists (through our blogs) who participated in this heartfelt cause for children in Oaxaca, Mexico. I encourage you to visit Lisa's beautiful art blog!

NEW Spring art workshops!

I have just posted all of my new Spring art workshops in the sidebar, with links for more information and registration. In April and May, I will be teaching BEESWAX COLLAGE: CELEBRATE SPRING (collage with warm beeswax), THE PAINTED PAGE: CELEBRATE MAY (free-form collage books), and CABINET OF CURIOSITIES (artistic assemblage).

These workshops all take place in the greater Seattle area. Get a friend to sign up with you, and make a weekend out of it! If you are coming from out of town, I can direct you to some wonderful places to visit in the Seattle area! April and May are GORGEOUS months to be here, and everything will be in bloom...

My ASUW Collage and Assemblage classes now open for registration!

Fabulous student work from my 2009 class, "Candy Tin Assemblage"

O.K., I know your fingers are just itching to try something new in 2010! I'm offering two classes at the ASUW Experimental College (Seattle campus, Washington) in January and February, that I think you would enjoy! The first one is called "Candy Tin Shadow Box" on January 30, and the second one is "The Painted Page: Springtime" on February 27 (click here to see pics!). Please visit www.exco.org for the full descriptions. They are listed under the category "Arts and Crafts".

You may register online, or by calling 206-68-LEARN. I'll see you in class! (PSSST! These make great gifts, too! Send that 'special someone' to art class!).

I will demonstrate how to make a shrine tomorrow!

The 'beginnings' of a shrine...

Saturday, December 12, I will be doing a demonstration on how I combine encaustic and assemblage to make a contemporary shrine. The shrine I have started, pictured above, will be offered online during an auction to benefit the street children of Oaxaca, Mexico. The demo will be part of the monthly Artists Connect meeting, held in Edmonds, Washington, at the ArtWorks building at the corner of Dayton and 2nd. The meeting starts at 10:oo a.m., and is for artists that live/work in or near the Edmonds and 'north of Seattle' area. I am very excited to be starting a piece of artwork that will benefit children who are in need. To read more about this cause, please visit:

Oaxaca Street Children Grassroots

This contemporary shrine will go through many phases before being complete. The online auction, featuring the artwork of many talented artists across the U.S., will be taking place in March of 2010, so please visit this blog for updates!

Candy Tin Assemblage class was fabulous fun...

Some of my students' work from my Candy Tin Assemblage class that took place last night. These photos show various stages of progress throughout the evening. My students were mostly teachers (middle and high school), and artists. I felt like I was in very good company. Teaching this class was a very rewarding experience!

Candy Tin Assemblage class in Everett Washington!

Spend the evening (with me!) creating tiny assemblages with metal candy tins. Learn how to create fascinating works of art using “everyday” objects and collage materials. The possibilities are infinite! October 22, 5:30-8:30 p.m., $40. Contact for registration: Arts Council of Snohomish County, 425-257-8380, or visit:

http://www.artscouncilofsnoco.org/

Doodads and rusty stuff for my kid...

My Favorite Things, originally uploaded by jomoma58.

My daughter, who is attending her first year of art school in Vancouver B.C., called me the other day requesting some interesting things. Rusty stuff and found objects...ahhh, I have trained her well. I guess they don't have much of that stuff in downtown Vancouver. She is in great need of these items for her first science (really!?) project. The assignment? Create a "Cabinet of Curiosity" (in box form) of natural objects–basically, an assemblage piece. Joseph Cornell was one of the first artists to actually do this in box form. Check it out–they are fabulous!

http://www.josephcornellbox.com/

I am feeling fairly excited to put together a "care" package of rusty things for my daughter, and so glad her love of using mixed media and found objects has stayed with her. I can't wait to see the finished product!

Experimental College classes now "live" and open for registration!

I am offering two fabulous workshops at the ASUW Experimental College (Seattle, Wa), and online registration opened today! Just go to Exco.org, click on "Catalog", and then "Arts and Crafts". My workshops are: The Painted Page and Altered Book Shadow Box. I hope to see you in class!

Questions? contact me at jomoma58@yahoo.com

For my other workshops being offered this fall, see sidebar under "Upcoming 2009 Workshops" Remember: "the early sign-ups get the worm". In otherwords, the earlier you sign up, the more likely it is that the class will actually take place! Yes, we depend on YOU, the student, to make the class happen...

I'm participating in the Edmonds Art Studio Tour, Sept. 19 & 20!!

www.EdmondsArtStudioTour.com

I hope to see you at the studio!

Altered Book Shrine student work...amazing!

I recently taught an evening workshop at the University of Washington, called Altered Book Shrines. I was 'dazed and amazed' at what students were making in the class. To see more, just go to my flickr site!

Artwork featured in Cloth•Paper•Scissors

A recent mixed media piece of mine, called "To the Sea", is now featured in the current July/August issue of Cloth•Paper•Scissors. It appears in an article called "Life's a Beach" (page 76), which was a challenge to readers to create art based on this theme. I am really pleased with the way my artwork is presented (page 80), so that the tiniest of subtle details can be seen. It's one of my clipboard assemblage pieces, and celebrates the memories of many wonderful beach walks with loved ones. Most major bookstores carry this magazine. Check it out!

Candy tin assemblage class coming soon to Seattle!

Tom Nicho, originally uploaded by jomoma58.

This is a candy tin assemblage I made a number of years ago about my dad, and some of his travels and adventures during WWII (T. H. Jones, 1916-2004). If you are in the Seattle, Washington area on July 8, I will be teaching a class on how to do this. To find out more details, go to:http://www.teachstreet.com/seattle-wa/art/candy-tin-assemblage/cl-408ei46usg

To register, just go to:
http://depts.washington.edu/asuwxpcl/catalog.php

(The hula skirt photo was taken by an Air Force buddy during his stay in Hawaii. My dad really knew how to have fun!!).

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.”

Hands at work...

There's nothing more beautiful (other than the happy faces of my kids) than creative hands at work. Here are a few photos taken during my workshop from last Saturday's, "Clipboard Shrine-ology".  I had wonderful students, who weren't afraid to try anything!

A big  "thank you" to Lori and Teresa for letting me photograph their projects in-the-works. We had a wonderful time!

Shrine Class and Spring!

This Saturday, I will be teaching a one-day workshop called Clipboard Shrine-ology from 10–5, in Seattle on the beautiful University of Washington campus. The campus is breathtaking right now, with spring blooms in full 'swing'. Here's more information on the workshop:

Create a fun and 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 media including acrylics, fabric, paper and text–while learning the art of simple attachments for found objects. Express yourself with photos, handwritten notes and your own sacred objects. Supply list upon registration. No experience required! 

Clipboard Shrine-ology #10.0330 (class #)
Instructor: JonesMoore
Sec 1: Sat 10 am – 5 pm, 4/25 only

Course fee: General Public: $62/UW Students: $47
Location: University of Washington, on campus, Gould Hall, Room 436

REGISTER: (web) http://exco.org, phone: (206)68-LEARN, Walk-in registration: come to the classroom before 10 a.m. on 4/25. Be sure to bring cash or check for instructor and registration fee, and basic supplies (email me at jomoma58@yahoo.com for basic supply list).

I hope to see you there!

The birth of a shrine...

This is another clipboard shrine in the works. These shrine/assemblage pieces are like jigsaw puzzles...I just have to be patient with the process of trial and error (i.e. fitting the right pieces together). I did the base and niche (made from an old book) last January, and I'm just getting around to placing objects on the shrine. I found the porcelain figure piece at ArtFest vendor night 3 months later, so one HAS to be patient with the process. It's a good idea to have more than one of these going at the same time...if an object doesn't work on one shrine, then it may work on another. Now, how to attach... 

Thanks for voting!

I wanted to thank all of you for your help in my decision on what artworks to submit to Lark Books call for art for their upcoming publication: "500 Found Object Works". My finalists were: Margarita and Marigolds, 33000 Words and Countdown to Nada. These can be seen on my flickr site. Or, in my web gallery, ArtID.com. It was a tough choice, as they only allowed three submissions. Your words of encouragement were wonderful...