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!

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!

Now THIS is book art!

This is the kind of art that really 'turns my crank'...Nicholas Jones makes sculptural pieces from old books. I've been tinkering with this idea for a couple of years now, and I'm offering an"Altered Book Shrine" class this August at the ASUW Experimental College in Seattle (my fall workshops will soon be posted in the sidebar under "Upcoming Workshops"). Check out Mr. Jones' work, you will never look at an old book the same way again! Truly amazing.

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!!).

An Artist Date and a Mind-blowing Experience....

RUN, don't walk (or even saunter) to this amazing place in the Ballard neighborhood of Seattle called Souvenir. The owner (Curtis Steiner) of this little gem of a shop/gallery makes incredible items and shrines out of found objects, has gorgeous hand made cards, jewelry and beautifully odd found objects. Some of these things are housed in a huge antique 'dresser' of sorts, and all of the drawers are just BEGGING to be opened...and amazing discoveries to be made. 

His website is: www.curtissteiner.com

Click on the link for "1,000 Blocks" for an even more mind-blowing experience...come back and tell me what you think. My creative "well" has definitely been filled.

Autumn Diptych

Autumn Diptych, originally uploaded by jomoma58.

This is a favorite piece of mine, called "Autumn Diptych". Many processes went into this piece. I first printed some photos I took, of pond surfaces, onto inkjet poplin fabric. I then bleached them out. I applied some oil pastels to bring 'back' some of the color. Then I fused them onto cradled hardboard with clear encaustic medium, and continued to add tar paper, white encaustic paint, wire and some chicken bones I found in the parking lot. I really pushed myself on this one (to abandon old ideas), and I love the results! The 'process' was the most important part of this piece. I would love to revisit the state of mind I was in while doing this piece...easier said than done, though. (Mmmm...maybe I should call this "Pond Diptych" instead.)

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.”

It's not too late to sign up for my workshop "Clipboard Shrine-ology"!

Riddle: What do you get when you combine a common clipboard with meaningful personal items?

Answer: a clipboard shrine, of course!

I will be offering a one-day workshop, Clipboard Shrine-ology, on Saturday, April 25 from 10–5, in Seattle. Check it out!

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! On Campus.

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

Pricing Details
General Public: $62
UW Students: $47

Location:
ASUW Experimental College
University of Washington, on campus

REGISTER: (web) http://exco.org, Phone: (206)68-LEARN

See you there!

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...

To the Sea completed...

I've just completed the clipboard shrine "To the Sea". It's a very quiet piece for me. It celebrates beach walks, contemplation while at the beach and the wonderful treasures we find in the sand. Some of these shells and sticks I found at the beach at Fort Worden, in Port Townsend, Washington (the site if ArtFest in about 10 days). The center piece of the shrine is an old book I cut a niche into, to hold the glass piece inside. I've also used encaustic wax and graphite/mettalic pigments.

Clipboard Shrine-ology: Registration now Open!

Registration just opened today for my upcoming workshop, "Clipboard Shrine-ology" at the University of Washington's Experimental College (ASUW). The class is on Saturday, April 25, from 10–5. We will be having some real fun with clipboards, various art media and found objects. No experience required!

The Salvage Studio closing retail doors...

My favorite divas of "salvage"–Amy, Lisa and Beth–and makers of cool stuff for the home, are closing their retail store after this weekend. Here's more information about their sale:

Our Goodbye to Retail Sale will be held
March 20 & 21, from 9am to 5pm each day

The retail store is located (north of Seattle) at
650 Edmonds Way in Edmonds, Wa
a short drive off of I-5,
west on Hwy 104 (edmonds way)
before the hill down to the
Edmonds/Kingston ferry.

I would recommend getting there early, as I'm sure they will every last piece. Their website is:
http://thesalvagestudio.com/

They also have a great new book out called, "The Salvage Studio-Sustainable Home Comforts 

to Organize, Entertain & Inspire". These women are extremely talented, and I wish them the best of luck!

The "Girls" Cheat Death (PLEASE Vote!)

The "Girls" Cheat Death (PLEASE Vote!), originally uploaded by jomoma58.

A finalist for my submission to Lark Books call for art for "500 Found Object Works". (The book will be about works of art and craft using found objects). This piece was originally created for "The Breasts of the Northwest II" an art exhibtion showcasing  the breast in art...this was my visual comment on those who have overcome breast cancer, with a nod to Mexican Day of the Dead style shrines.


PLEASE VOTE through 'post comment' for either:
1) The Girls Cheat Death OR
2) Countdown to Nada

Countdown To Nada (PLEASE Vote!)

Countdown To Nada (PLEASE Vote!), originally uploaded by jomoma58.

A finalist for my submission to Lark Books call for art for "500 Found Object Works". (The book will be about works of art and craft using found objects). This piece is a comment on the horrendous rates at which our planets' trees are disappearing.


PLEASE VOTE through 'post comment' for either:
1) The Girls Cheat Death OR
2) Countdown to Nada

I value your opinion!

I am submitting three images to Lark Books to be considered for inclusion in the upcoming publication "500 Found Object Works". The book will showcase art (and craft) made from found objects. I am having a tough time narrowing my choice down to three images. If you have the time and energy, I would be grateful if could you visit my web gallery at:

http://artid.com/jonesmoore

and vote (post your comment on this blog entry) on the three pieces that best represent works using found objects. I personally have eight favorites: 33,000 Words, Countdown to Nada, Dear Tom, Margarita and Marigolds, Mary with Blue and Red, 14 Squares with Chicken Bones and one  called "The Girls Cheat Death" (pictured above: a shrine made totally of found objects, dedicated to those who are overcoming breast cancer). I am also considering another piece  called "Captive Heart"--it is a shrine, also (pictured below in a previous post). If you don't have the time to do this, I totally understand. If you do, thanks so much!

"Captive Heart" shrine just completed...

I've just completed another 'clipboard' shrine. It's made with found objects and encaustic wax.  I dipped a fabric heart in the wax several times (this was too fun, and now I want to dip everything!). These are starting to be a bit addictive. I will be teaching workshops on how to do this in April and June. Please see the sidebar for my upcoming workshops if you are interested in learning how to do this. If they are not yet posted in the class catalogs, please contact me at: jomoma58@yahoo.com for more information. This shrine is now available in my Etsy shop.

Dos Corazones

Dos Corazones, originally uploaded by jomoma58.

I've just completed--yes, this very minute--this wonderful little encaustic wax and found object shrine for Valentine's Day. It also includes a small book with a window cut into it. This was so much fun to do, and I am hooked on the process. I will be teaching a workshop explaining how to make one of these in Everett, Washington, in mid-June (please see sidebar "My Upcoming Workshops"). I will soon be putting this up for sale in my online Etsy shop. This will be a tough one to part with!

To purchase, please go to:
http://jonesmoore.etsy.com