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SANCTUARY...in every sense of the word. More images from San Miguel de Allende.

Beautiful wall in the home of artist, Mario Mizrahi. COPYRIGHT 2013 Lisa JonesMoore

Shrine at the Botanical Gardens above San Miguel de Allende. COPYRIGHT 2013 Lisa JonesMoore

Lovely courtyard at Casa Carmen. COPYRIGHT 2013 Lisa JonesMoore

The "grotto" sanctuary at El Santario Hogar Guadalupano. COPYRIGHT 2013 Lisa JonesMoore

The Virgin in the grotto at El Santario Hogar Guadalupano. COPYRIGHT 2013 Lisa JonesMoore

Sanctuary, refuge, retreat, safety, warmth, freedom, fullness, love. My visit to San Miguel de Allende, in a nutshell. Its people, ancient walls, hushed courtyards...beautiful beyond all imagination.

HOLA and Happy New Year! Images from San Miguel de Allende, Mexico

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I recently took a trip to San Miguel de Allende, Mexico, with the lovely Rebecca Brooks, whose beautiful blog, Recuerda Mi Corazon, you can see here.

We were there during the celebration of the Virgin of Guadalupe, Mexico's "matron" saint.

We had an adventurous 10 days filled with incredible sights, sounds, tastes and wonderful camaraderie! I cannot recommend Rebecca's trips enough! Yes, San Miguel was everything I expected AND MORE! The people are so kind, the food is so good and the history is amazing and beyond description. Not to mention the 500 year-old basilicas and churches, the narrow cobblestone streets and the color-OH the color! We were invited into art and artisan studios, private museums and homes of the local people, to share in their passions, kindness and spiritual dedication. 

I promise you lots more about the magic of San Miguel de Allende, and how it inspires me and my art!

All photos COPYRIGHT 2013 Lisa JonesMoore. Written permission required for use of these photographs.

NEW work at Schack Art Center!

All are available at Schack Art Center in the shop! 2921 Hoyt Ave., downtown Everett, Wa. And, all under $40! They are combined with encaustic wax for a beautiful, ethereal look...

www.schack.org

I will be showing at the Puget Sound Artists' Gift Show in Edmonds, WA!

I will be selling artwork (small and affordable!), photographs and greeting cards at the Puget Sound Artists' Gift Show, Saturday, November 16 from 10 am-6 pm. The show will take place at ArtWorks, on 2nd and Dayton, in downtown Edmonds, Washington. Come on down!

My FALL line-up of shows and classes!

RESCHEDDULED! November 23-24, Contemporary Encaustics: The Basics, ArtsNow/uLearn, ArtWorks, Edmonds, WA, $149. EVERYTHING you have ever wanted to know about working with encaustic wax and mixed media! All levels. (Register through ArtsNow/uLearn/EdmondsCommunity College--click here or visit www.edcc.edu/artsnow/ or bycalling 425-640-1243). PLEASE REGISTER EARLY!

December 7, Beeswax Collage Gift Cards & Tags, Schack Art Center, Everett, WA, $50. Learn the art of working with warm beeswax and collage while creating beautiful cards and gift tags. All levels. (Register online at: www.schack.org, or by calling425-259-5050)

ART/GIFT SHOWS & SALES

November 16, 10 am-6 pm, Puget Sound Artists Gift Show, Artworks Building, 201 2nd Ave. So in downtown Edmonds, approximately 30 local professional artists turn their talents towards art with the gift-giver in mind. My small encaustic and collage works, matted prints and greeting cards will be available for purchase! For more information visit:  www.childspottery.com/ or see ad below!

November 20, 8:30 am- 5pm, Holiday Craft Village at Edmonds Community College/Room 202, Building: WWY, all items are made by EDCC instructors, employees, students and alumni! 25% of all proceeds will go the the EDCC Foundation.

Sign up for a class today or stop by one of my events!