Sunday, March 30, 2014

more of my new series ~ Green Bird

Green Bird
"Green Bird" by Jane LaFazio 12x12 inches
Green Bird ~ detail
"Green Bird" detail by Jane LaFazio
Green Bird ~ detail
"Green Bird" detail by Jane LaFazio

Red Fern and Green Bird side by side
"Red Fern" and "Green Bird" side by side ~ by Jane LaFazio
They are now available in my JaneVille Etsy shop!

Friday, March 28, 2014

New Series! Red Fern

red fern
Red Fern by Jane LaFazio (12x12 inches)
Oh, I'm excited! I've started a new series. Collages of my gelli prints, mounted on 12x12x1 inch board.
red fern ~ detail
Red Fern (detail) by Jane LaFazio
red fern ~ detail
Red Fern (detail) by Jane LaFazio


Sunday, March 23, 2014

How I make an art quilt ~

Poke Salad Annie quilt in progress
When I was walking through Central Park, in New York City last year, I came upon a beautiful plant laden with brilliantly colored berries. I took a dozen or so photos. When I returned, I found out it was the PokeBerry, a less than popular invasive weed. Oh well, I thought it was gorgeous! 
I have since been obsessed with working on this quilt, called Poke Salad Annie, after the song. (Just because I can name it anything I want.)
layout in progress
Playing with a layout of the pieces I've created so far ~ by Jane LaFazio

Poke Salad Annie quilt in progress
Poke Salad Annie quilt in progress
Poke Salad Annie quilt in progress
I've been creating one piece at a time, using a color scheme and theme. Here's what I've got so far.
Poke Salad Annie quilt in progressPoke Salad Annie quilt in progress
Poke Salad Annie quilt in progress
Poke Salad Annie quilt in progressPoke Salad Annie quilt in progress
Poke Salad Annie quilt in progressPoke Salad Annie quilt in progress
Poke Salad Annie quilt in progress
Poke Salad Annie quilt in progressPoke Salad Annie quilt in progressPoke Salad Annie quilt in progressPoke Salad Annie quilt in progress
Poke Salad Annie quilt in progressPoke Salad Annie quilt in progress
Poke Salad Annie quilt in progress
I've been going through my stash, finding linen napkins, or bits of cloth that seem to work with my theme. This a 'fly by the seat of your pants' way to work, but it's the way I love to create.
Poke Salad Annie quilt in progressPoke Salad Annie quilt in progressPoke Salad Annie quilt in progress
Poke Salad Annie quilt in progress
Poke Salad Annie quilt in progresstrying this layout
My next step is to do some gelli printing, in this color scheme. to add some different elements to this quilt. I'll keep you posted!


Friday, March 21, 2014

River cruise on the Danube AND Sketching & Watercolor!

A workshop with me in 2015. http://JaneLaFazio.com Details on http://cruisetourtravel.com/art_river_cruise


carlo and Jane
Carlo and I (in Italy last year)
I'm so excited about a workshop I've got planned for 2015. Yup, a river cruise, with all the gorgeous sites and sounds along the Danube river, plus all your meals and room AND daily sketching and watercolor classes with me. The plan is to draw on the ship, sometimes and other times, we'll meet on land and draw what we see. Either way, you'll be able to truly enjoy every moment of the trip and have a sketchbook of memories when you return home. 

I know it seems early, but to get the best selections in each category at the best price, book soon! You can find all the details here and if you have questions, email Carlo, and she can answer all the logistical stuff.

Plus, everyone who signs up will receive their choice of one of my ONLINE 6 week sketching and watercolor classes for FREE! (I'm creating some new ones,too!)  Yup, that's your incentive and if you are in any way nervous about the drawing and painting part of the trip. 
River Cruise on the Danube_ Jane LaFazio_Page_1

Tuesday, March 18, 2014

Upcoming workshops

Here's a VIDEO of Danny Gregory and I, discussing Rowe Center in Massachusetts. I'll be teaching a workshop "Autumn Leaves: Adventure in Art Journaling" September 12-14. You can get more info and register here.

Can't make it to the east coast? 

I'm teaching at the following retreats:


CREATE in Chicago  registration opening soon
August 13: Sketching and Watercolor on Collage
August 14: Sketching and Watercolor:  Farmers Market
August 15: Free Spirited Free Motion Art Quilting
August 16: Machine Needle-Felting:  Layered  and Textured 
August 17: Mini Text and Textiles:  A Small Hand Stitched Story Quilt (3 hrs)

CREATE in Seattle  registration opening soon
Thursday October 23: Free Spirited Free Motion Art Quilting
Friday, October 24: Machine Needle-Felting: Layered and Textured
Saturday October 25: Machine Needle-Felting: Layered and Textured (repeated)
Sunday, October 26: Mini Text and Textiles: A Small Hand Stitched Story Quilt (3 hrs)

September 26: Recycled Circles (using paper substrate)



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Sunday, March 16, 2014

"Havana" goes to Balboa Park

Havana ~ detail
detail of "Havana" by Jane LaFazio
Havana, Cuba ~ architecture
photo by Jane LaFazio from Havana, Cuba. The trip was inspiration for the quilt "Havana"
Remember my trip to Havana, in January 2012? What a great adventure that was. I even self-published a book of my photos, cleverly called "Cuba" that you can buy. But I digress.

I created a quilt from some of my photos, using spoonflower, and lace and other cloth and it was just juried into the San Diego Art Institute's Southern California Regional Award Exhibition.  The Institute is located in Balboa Park, and the exhibition will run April 5-May 18 and the reception is Saturday, April 5 from 6-8pm. See you there?
Havana
"Havana" 60x24 inches by Jane LaFazio
Havana
detail of "Havana" by Jane LaFazio
Havana, Cuba ~ architecture
photo by Jane LaFazio from Havana, Cuba. The trip was inspiration for the quilt "Havana"
Havana
detail of "Havana" by Jane LaFazio
our den ~ my photos from CUBA
Some of my photos on canvas on my wall at home.
If you want to see more of my photos of Cuba, just click here.


Wednesday, March 12, 2014

Eucalyptus inspired

eucalyptus quilt

eucalyptus quilt
"Eucalyptus Leaves"
(inspired by a page in my sketchbook) by Jane LaFazio

eucalyptus quilt

eucalyptus quilt

LaFazio_sketchbook designs from life_eucalyptus
Watercolor Sketchbook: Designs from Life
My new online class "Watercolor Sketchbook: Designs from Life" is open for registration.  And, so is my beginning class "Sketching and Watercolor: Journal Style." Join me!

Monday, March 10, 2014

Bird Drama

Bird Drama
A recently finished mixed media piece entitled "Bird Drama."
Bird Drama
"Bird Drama" 9x12 inches by Jane LaFazio
Bird Drama
Bird Drama

Bird Drama
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