Tuesday, May 21, 2013

from my sketchbook ~ bowls

from my sketchbook ~ bowls
detail from my sketchbook ~ Jane LaFazio
from my sketchbook ~ bowls
detail from my sketchbook ~ Jane LaFazio
from my sketchbook ~ bowls
 from my sketchbook ~ Jane LaFazio
This month's theme, over on The Sketchbook Challenge, is bowls. Here's a page from my sketchbook.
from my sketchbook ~ bowls
detail from my sketchbook ~ Jane LaFazio
from my sketchbook ~ bowls
detail from my sketchbook ~ Jane LaFazio
from my sketchbook ~ bowls
detail from my sketchbook ~ Jane LaFazio
from my sketchbook ~ bowls
detail from my sketchbook ~ Jane LaFazio
from my sketchbook ~ bowls
detail from my sketchbook ~ Jane LaFazio
There are still openings in my online "Sketching & Watercolor in a Mixed Media Journal" for those who have drawing experience.

I'm Jane LaFazio ~ an 8 minute video


I'm Jane LaFazio from Jane LaFazio on Vimeo.

I'm currently taking Jennifer Louden's online course, Teach Now so I can become a better teacher. One of the assignments was to make a video telling a story. Well, this is my story and a variation of how I introduce myself in my classes

(I forgot to mention huge career influences and mentors like Danny Gregory and Pokey Bolton,and being published in the magazines Cloth Paper Scissors and Quilting Arts.)

Everyone has a story. Everyone. Tell yours. Listen to other people's. That how we connect. 
Kim Mailhot, aka The Rock Fairy via Patti Digh

Patti Digh writes: It is clear to me that the shortest distance between two people is a story. If I know your story, I can connect with you at a deeper level, from a place of deeper understanding, and perhaps even from a place of knowing, of recognition. When I know your story, you become a “who” to me, and not just a “what.” Categories break down, dissolve.
As Madeleine L’Engle has said, “Stories make us more alive, more human, more courageous, more loving.” They make us who we are. And they connect us in ways we can hardly imagine."

Blog Hop Give Away winners announced!

The winner of the Playful Pods stencils from Chris Cozen is Janelle

The winner of Chris and Julie's book and Chris' DVD is Silent
Email me and give me your mailing addresses!
congrats! 



Saturday, May 18, 2013

Small Narrative Quilts

story quilts
spring story quilt by Jane LaFazio
Inspired by Janet Bolton's work, I created these small (~4x4 inch) story quilts.
story quilts
 detail spring story quilt by Jane LaFazio

story quilts
detail spring story quilt by Jane LaFazio
story quilts
detail spring story quilt by Jane LaFazio
story quilts
detail spring story quilt by Jane LaFazio

story quilts
detail spring story quilt by Jane LaFazio


story quilts
detail spring story quilt by Jane LaFazio

story quilts
detail spring story quilt by Jane LaFazio

I taught a variation of these small quilts for a workshop at San Diego Museum of Art, recently.
Students at my 'narrative quilt' workshop at San Diego Museum of Art 
Before the workshop, we toured the SDMA exhibition with a docent
People often as me, with all the teaching I do, do I have time to make my own artwork. The answer is yes, I love learning and making new things that often lead to subjects for workshop. And, frequently, I need to go in my studio and create specifically for a workshop or class. Either way, I'm making art, and staying inspired.


Thursday, May 16, 2013

Blog Hop Give Away

from my sketchbook ~ pods and leaves
detail from my sketchbook ~ by Jane LaFazio
from my sketchbook ~ pods and leaves
from my sketchbook ~ by Jane LaFazio
from my sketchbook ~ pods and leaves
detail from my sketchbook ~ by Jane LaFazio
from my sketchbook ~ pods and leaves
detail from my sketchbook ~ by Jane LaFazio

from my sketchbook ~ pods and leaves
detail from my sketchbook ~ by Jane LaFazio
Before I tell you details of the GIVE AWAY...

Here's a little tutorial on how I used Chris Cozen's Artistcellar Playful Pods Stencils on my sketchbook page:
from my sketchbook ~ pods and leaves
1. spray gesso through the stencil, onto a sketchbook page
from my sketchbook ~ pods and leaves
2. paint watercolor over the page (use a large brush)
from my sketchbook ~ pods and leaves
3. The stencil won't show up right away
from my sketchbook ~ pods and leaves
4. When the page is dry, you'll see the stencil images
from my sketchbook ~ pods and leaves
5. Draw and watercolor, like you normally would. (I also traced some of the stencil shapes with pencil, and filled them in with watercolor)
from my sketchbook ~ pods and leaves
6. The page develops. You can see how that pattern comes out even more when you paint over it.
from my sketchbook ~ pods and leaves
7. Nearly done. 
from my sketchbook ~ pods and leaves
8. Adding borders and text help complete the page
GIVE AWAY!
Win a set of playful pod stencils, designed by Chris Cozen for Artistcellar and her book and dvd! I will announce two winners, one for the book/dvd and one for the stencils on May 21. Leave a comment on this blog post to win and check back here on May 21 to see if you won.
Chris Cozen Playful Pods stencils

More blog hop and give aways here:

Sunday May 12 Artistcellar (http://artistcellar.com/wp/)
Monday May 13 Seth Apter (http://thealteredpage.blogspot.com/)
Tuesday May 14 MaryBeth Shaw  (http://mbshaw.blogspot.com/)
Wednesday May 15 Maryjo McGraw  (http://maryjomcgraw.blogspot.com/)
Thursday May 16 TODAY! Jane LaFazio  (http://janeville.blogspot.com/)
Friday May 17 Pam Carriker  (http://pamcarriker.com/blog/)
Saturday May 18 Jeanette House  (http://www.jeanettehouse.co.uk/blog/)
Sunday May 19 Chris Cozen  (http://chriscozenartist.typepad.com/my-blog/)

Monday, May 13, 2013

from my sketchbook ~ Santa Fe

from my sketchbook ~ Santa Fe
detail from my sketchbook ~ by Jane LaFazio

from my sketchbook ~ Santa Fe
detail from my sketchbook ~ by Jane LaFazio

from my sketchbook ~ Santa Fe
from my sketchbook ~ by Jane LaFazio

from my sketchbook ~ Santa Fe
detail from my sketchbook ~ by Jane LaFazio

from my sketchbook ~ Santa Fe
detail from my sketchbook ~ by Jane LaFazio

from my sketchbook ~ Santa Fe
detail from my sketchbook ~ by Jane LaFazio

from my sketchbook ~ Santa Fe
detail from my sketchbook ~ by Jane LaFazio

and just a few more photos from my recent trip and Tesoro del Corazon Mixed Media Art Retreat in Santa Fe.
Santa Fe 2013
photo by Jane LaFazio

Santa Fe 2013
photo by Jane LaFazio

Santa Fe 2013
photo by Jane LaFazio

Sunday, May 12, 2013

My online classes are open for registration

My online classes are open for registration! One for beginners, or people who haven't painted in watercolor before, and the other for those who know how to draw and have watercolor experience, or have taken classes from me in the past. 


Sketching and Watercolor: Journal Style  
with Jane LaFazio
ONLINE classroom opens June 16 and Lesson One will be released on June 20. Last lesson is released on July 25. Classroom will remain open for a few weeks after the class ends. $85.
Register here 
and get more details........ 
Be inspired to record your life, a special trip, or your daily adventures in a loose, quick journal style format. Jane who is known for her friendly, encouraging teaching style, will teach drawing and watercolors using a straight-forward, intuitive approach. You'll draw what you see, capturing the details of everyday objects and the small details of life on watercolor pages. Everyone has their own drawing style, just like handwriting, and Jane will help you to see and then record what you see on paper.

The class is geared for beginners, but all levels are welcome. (Really, even if you haven't drawn since 3rd grade, Jane can teach you!) Jane will help you compose your journal pages, and show you a number of other creative ways to enhance your pages.

Each week you'll receive an email with a link to new lesson, with a different subject or technique. The lessons are available 24/7 and you'll receive a downloadable step-by-step pdf to work from each week. There are videos and examples from Jane's sketchbook to support the lessons. Just like in a real classroom, you'll be able to see fellow students sketchbook pages and will be able to comment and praise their work and they'll be able to see your pages too (as long as you post them!). And you'll get honest and gentle critiques on all your work from Jane.

Three generations recently took my online class together! The youngest, who is home schooled was enjoying it so much, her mom and grandmother signed up too! Here they are doing their 'homework' together.

ONLINE classroom opens June 16 and Lesson One will be released on June 21. Last lesson is released on July 26. Classroom will remain open for a few weeks after the class ends. $90. 
Register here and get more details........ 
There's no substitute for learning to draw from real life objects, and that's what we'll do each week.  Jane will teach you her quick and intuitive method to drawing and watercolor. Then each lesson will be an assignment or suggestion of what to draw, and some new techniques and theme to enhance your illustrated journal entries.  Working in a 9x12" (suggested size) journal, you'll be drawing every week, often working on one page for a few days, designing the page as you draw. This is the class to take your art journaling to the next step. 

(This class is geared for students who have had some experience in drawing. If you're new to drawing, take Jane's Sketching and Watercolor: Journal Style first.)

Each week you'll receive an email with a link to new lesson. The lessons are available 24/7 and you'll receive a downloadable step-by-step pdf to work from. There are videos and examples from Jane's sketchbook to support the lessons.  Just like in a real classroom, you'll be able to see fellow students sketchbook pages and will be able to comment and praise their work and they'll be able to see your pages too (as long as you post them!). And you'll get honest and gentle critiques on all your work from Jane. 

Blog Hop Give Away starts today

from my sketchbook ~ pods and leaves
detail from my sketchbook ~ Jane LaFazio
Blog Hop Give Away starts today!
Visit each one for details and a chance to win cool stuff.

Sunday May 12 Artistcellar (http://artistcellar.com/wp/)
Monday May 13 Seth Apter (http://thealteredpage.blogspot.com/)
Tuesday May 14 MaryBeth Shaw  (http://mbshaw.blogspot.com/)
Wednesday May 15 Maryjo McGraw  (http://maryjomcgraw.blogspot.com/)

Thursday May 16 Jane LaFazio  (http://janeville.blogspot.com/)
On my blog post, you'll see more of this sketchbook page and 
a tutorial on how I created it.

Friday May 17 Pam Carriker  (http://pamcarriker.com/blog/)
Saturday May 18 Jeanette House  (http://www.jeanettehouse.co.uk/blog/)
Sunday May 19 Chris Cozen  (http://chriscozenartist.typepad.com/my-blog/)
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