Art Blog - JonesMoore Studio Art

I am pleased to announce that I will be offering a 3 day workshop, SAINTS & SINNERS - SHRINE OF A LIFETIME, at exPRESSive Arts studio near Tucson Arizona. Here are the details: $275.00 Fri. - Sun. 3/13 - 3/15, 2009 Saints, sinners and beeswax have gone hand-in-hand for centuries. You will learn about the use of these iconic images in art throught history, and then reflect on the saints --or sinners--in your own life. You will learn about Mexican shrines --such as ofrendas and home altars --and their place in contemporary society. Discover how to manipulate various mediums using acrylics, oil pastels, ink, fabric, paper, found objects, beeswax--while also learning how to attach all of your pieces together in simple, low-tech ways… Continue reading… 0 comments

I'm very excited about my upcoming class, "Shrine of a Lifetime", that I'll be teaching this February 21 and 28 (2009). It will be held at Edmonds Community College in beautiful Washington state. We will be creating a fabulous shrine dedicated to a beloved person, pet, place, or idea. Learn about Mexican shrines_such as ofrendas and home altars_and their history and place in contemporary society. Discover how to manipulate various mixed media using acrylics, fabric, paper, and found objects, while also learning the art of simple attachments. Express yourself with cherished photos, handwritten notes and your own sacred objects. Your completed shrine will truly be "art from the heart." For more information or about how to sign up, go to http://www.edcc… Continue reading… 0 comments

I have just completed this beautiful, vibrant mixed media and encaustic collage, using found objects and photos printed on canvas. It is my tribute to the spirit of the Mexican holiday, Dia de los Muertos. I took the photos that I used in the piece in Oaxaca, Mexico during Dia de los Muertos. Dia de los Muertos, or Day of the Dead, has got to be one of the most beautiful holidays I have ever witnessed. Mexican families honor their loved ones who have passed on by cleaning and decorating each gravesite with flowers, candles, favorite foods, etc. Each day (and night) the families gather at the gravesites to celebrate the lives of their deceased loved ones. It is so beautiful to witness, I found myself shedding tears often during this experience… Continue reading… 0 comments

I'm so excited to announce that my artwork will be featured in the Spring issue of Indie Arts DVD Magazine, along with the work of other talented artists! This issue also features a painting demo with Artist and Author, Michael deMeng during his workshop in Oaxaca, Mexico. In this demo, Michael shows ways of making things look old and how to blend objects together in assemblage art. He also shares tips on how to paint metal and plastic objects. Indie Arts goes On-Location in Oaxaca Mexico during Dia de Los Muertos and includes a visit to a local cemetary and church… Continue reading… 2 comments

Hello all...this is my very first blog entry on the web. Here goes: I've just recently returned from Oaxaca, Mexico, where I took a wonderful assemblage workshop with artist Michael deMeng. For 4 days, we (17 women and 2 men) drilled, hacked, glued and painted some pretty incredible cigar box shrines. Because we were there during the amazing Day of the Dead festivities, we even built our own offrenda (a personal 'group' shrine for each home and business in Mexico). On non-class days, we toured artisan studios, indigenous ruins and cemeteries all over the Oaxacan valley. I took over 400 photos, some of which you can view at: www.flickr… Continue reading… 0 comments