Fall is coming and it's time for Warm Wax Collage!

My next workshop, Warm Wax Collage, is coming up on September 7! I will be teaching this creative workshop at the Schack Art Center in Everett, Washington. It's a one-day class that is very popular. If you are interested in encaustic art or collage, and want to know about the basics of working with warm beeswax, this is the class for you! You may find aout more about the class, and register here:

http://schack.org

or call 425-259-5050. I'll see you in class!

"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!

Work from my Beeswax Valentines class!

Amazing student work from last Saturday's Beeswax Valentines class...

Come out and play!

 

Spend the afternoon literally “waxing poetic”! In this class, we will be making beautiful handmade valentines out of collage materials and melted beeswax. I will show you the basics of collage, and how to use warm beeswax with various items such as lace, rice paper, oil pastels, found text, and photographs. Your friends and family will truly appreciate your small works of art for Valentine’s Day! Saturday, February 12, noon-4 p.m. 40. + supply fee. Class will be located in downtown Everett, Washington. Register: call Michelle at 425- 257-8380. NEW! Online registration is now available! Just visit: http://www.schack.org/classes/beeswax-valentines/

(Yes! we will be working with lots of color!)

Mini Valentine Books Workshop!

Join me for an artful afternoon painting and collaging mini Valentine books! We will explore themes of love and special people in our lives–using images, fabric, paper, words and paint. This process-oriented class will open your eyes to many creative possibilities with mixed media. Most materials are supplied, beginners are welcome. These small books make wonderful gifts!

Course #10.0332, The Painted Page: Mini Valentine Books

Date/Time: Saturday, Feb. 5, 12-4 p.m.

Location: University of Washington, Seattle campus

Register: call 206-68 LEARN, or visit http://exco.org

New Work!

New work...12x12 encaustic with mixed media, sand, metallic pigments, ink, photographs. It is called "Aloe Quietly Breathing", inspired by a haiku that I wrote:

Filtered sun through glass
Aloe quietly breathing–
Winter waits outside.

See this work in person at Fraker/Scott Gallery's "12x12" group show, opening TODAY, November 4 (First Thursday Art Walk is 5-8 p.m.) and running through December 31 in downtown Seattle! (see my sidebar)

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.

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 long road trip and hands at work in my Warm Wax Collage class!

Hello fellow blogging friends. I do apologize for my wee absence from the blogging world. It's been a wild summer involving three shows, one workshop, a ten day road trip through the American West (and British Columbia), and getting one offspring settled in a new city and new college! But, I am glad to be back!

I have posted one 'teaser' photo from my road trip (on the back of a Harley, somewhere in Idaho) and a few "hands at work" from my recent workshop, "Warm Wax Collage". I want to thank all of my students, who graciously returned for the 2nd session after I had to call in sick. You were all wonderful students!

(Copyrights to actual artwork pictured belong to the creators).

Masters: Collage–a MUST see!

You will be BLOWN off the face of the planet when you open this book, "Masters: Collage", just put out by Lark Books. Well worth the $16.-25. price tag (check Amazon.com). I can only view a few pages at a time, in order to savor each piece of "gorgeousness". My cyber aquaintance, Donna Watson (her beautiful blog is called "layers"), is featured among the many uber-talented artists. Make sure you have some quiet time, away from everything, before you open this book...

This is a "must attend" event!!

 

This fabulous event is happening at the new Schack Art Center in Everett, Washington on June 5. I will be selling pastel and oil landscapes, mixed media collage, art prints, photographic prints and more! Over 90 artists will be participating, and here's a little secret: the "early bird" gets the worm. Stuff sells 'uber' fast, and prices are jaw-droppingly (is that a word?) amazing!! Cold hard CASH is best, checks or O.K., a small number of artists will accept plastic. 9 to 3 p.m. For more information, you can call the Arts Council of Snohomish County at 425-257-8380. See you there!

Poster art copyright Arts Council.

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

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...

Beeswax Collage: Celebrate Spring! Art Workshop April 10

"Body Urgent", COPYRIGHT 2007 JonesMoore, beeswax collage

ArtsNow C420: Beeswax Collage: Celebrate Spring!

Do you love the scent and look of natural beeswax? Are you excited about the coming of spring, and the beauty of nature? In this one-day workshop, you will learn how to create a collage with beeswax using found papers, various fabrics, and items from nature. You will also learn how to use scribing tools, oil pastels, powder pigment rubs, and texture with the beeswax. The possibilities are infinite! You will complete the class with the knowledge of how to do this in your own home, and where to find the necessary supplies. Join me on:

Saturday, April 10, 10-5 p.m., Edmonds, Washington
Register: call ArtsNow at: (425) 640-1243, or visit: http://edcc.edu/artsnow/registration/

Art in the works, great uses for old books...

I have been working on these two pieces (off and on) for the last two years. The top one is based on some photos I took of a maker of "barro negro" (black pottery) near Oaxaca, Mexico. Her name is Sofia, and at age 92, I do believe she is still at it! The center image is of a piece I am doing based on Venus fertility images. These unfinshed pieces haunt me. Just when they start to "progress", they come to a screeching HALT! I think I am just too concerned about the outcome. I should know better by now, NEVER be concerned about the outcome...art is all about the journey.

I just LOVE my collection of old and soon-to-be-discarded books. I have found another great use for them (other than altering them for journals and using parts of them in my assemblage pieces)–I use them to weigh down artwork I am gluing to backing boards, as I prepare them for framing. The wide array of uses for old books never ceases to amaze me...

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...

Join me for my upcoming book arts workshop!

"AHH Collage", Copyright 2005 JonesMoore

Join me for an exciting afternoon painting and collaging free-form books. We will explore the theme of Spring and Renewal–using images, fabric, paper, words and paint. This process-oriented class will open your eyes to many creative possibilities! Most materials are supplied, you don't have to worry about a thing. No experience required!
Sat 1:30 pm - 5:30 pm, 2/27 only, Location: University of washington/Seattle Campus
General Public: $50,UW Students: $32

Register: call 206-68-LEARN, or visit http://exco.org (ASUW Experimental College)

Up to our knees in beeswax: it was a successful collage class!

Well, we were up to our "knees" in warm beeswax and collage items last Saturday, during my "Beeswax Valentines" class in Everett, Washington. Here are some photos of some of the students at work. (Great stuff, right?)

I'll be teaching another beeswax collage class on April 10, in Edmonds, Wa. Stay tuned!