Icons in wax...

14th Cenury Lady, Copyright 2010 JonesMoore

Working on these little 14th century icons (in encaustic) this week. I think she needs a 'courtly' lover, don't you? It's a blast working with warm wax, artist inks and metallic pigments...soon available for sale in my Etsy shop!

What the heck is happening here?

Top: part my drawing from college project, copyright 1980 JonesMoore

Bottom: "Water" segment of work in progress, copyright 2010 JonesMoore

Now working on in the studio:  I recently found an amazing drawing of "ah-hem", those 'cabaret-type' women, that I did in college! I'm am re-inventing them in encaustic wax. It's been so much fun, carving out buns and breasts in warm wax...no, really!


This is the first of a series of these pieces, based on the 4 elements: water, fire, earth, and air. This one is 'water'. This concept came to me while 'tubbing' at the Korean spa the other day, surrounded by all those fabulous female bodies, every shape imaginable! I was in 'water', looking up through 'air' and through the skylight, feeling more 'grounded' (earth) because of this experience, and was about to visit the hot sauna (fire) rooms.  My 'educated' conclusion: women need to address the 4 elements–water, fire, earth, air–within themselves on a regular basis, in order to feel truly grounded.

NEW in my Etsy shop!

Encaustic Milagros, or "Miracles in Wax", 5x5x1-1/2", encaustic wax with mixed media. Visit my Etsy shop to learn more!

The beauty of decay...

Had a fabulous trip with my daughter to the Skagit Valley, to see what was left of the tulips on Friday. We found only one field! But I found beauty in the mud, as well...Head over to my Flickr page to see more!

LAST DAY TO BID on artwork to benefit Oaxaca Street Children!!

RUN, don't walk, to this website to bid on some fabulous assemblage art shrines, all to benefit Oaxaca Street Children Grassroots! The bidding closes today, 4/25, AT 6 P.M. Pacific time!!

http://recuerda-mi-corazon.com

 

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