The online shrine auction to benefit street children of Oaxaca is about to start!

My shrine for the auction to benefit the street children of Oaxaca this year, "Illumination". It reflects my feelings about the raw and aged beauty of Oaxaca, Mexico, and the people of Oaxaca's ability to "rise" above the challenges of life there (thus the word "Ascension" and the dragonfly imagery on the inside of the cigar box). The shrine inside of the cigar box is actually made from an old clipboard, and I have added various found objects such as tin milagros, a ceramic Madonna and painted silk flowers.

This incredible online auction, started by Rebecca Brooks and due to start in early May, will feature a treasure trove of handmade shrines by many talented and caring artists who have found their way to this cause through the creative blogging community.

"Stay tuned" for more information on the "when, where and how" you can participate in this wonderful cause! Please visit http://corazon.typepad.com/gallery_of_hope/ to see more of these incredible shrines!

For more information about the organization Oaxaca StreetChildren Grassroots, click here!

New in my Etsy shop!

Corazon de mi Amor",  encaustic, Copyright 2010 JonesMoore

I have just finished this piece and posted it on Etsy. I recently sold two of these encaustic pieces, also using heart 'milagro' images. I 'm having a lot of fun creating these, and will soon be doing eyes, hands, mouths, and more! "Milagro" means "miracle" in Spanish, and you see many of these litttle tin 'body parts' throught Mexico and Latin America. The families use them to aid in their prayers for loved ones who are ill. I love the idea of creating these 'little miracles' in wax...

It's Finished! (My shrine for the auction to benefit Oaxacan street children...

"Protect the Children", encaustic, collage, assemblage, COPYRIGHT 2010 JonesMoore

Well, it is finally finished! I have created this shrine for the online auction to benefit Oaxacan street children, which will take place in March. (more details to come!)

Rebecca Brooks, a woman with a very big heart and extreme love of Latino culture, is organizing this fabulous event again this year. If you are interested in donating a cigar box shrine for this event, there is still time, and you can contact her thorugh her wonderful blog, "Recuerda Mi Corazone".

I have a very special place in my heart for the people of Oaxaca, especially the children. If you would like to see some of my photos of my trip there in 2007, please visit my Flickr site. I will keep you posted on more details of this fabulous auction as I receive more information.