workshop sample photos

A few samples of what I will be teaching for Art Unraveled Tuesday July 29th from 9am to 4:30 pm.
We will concentrate on layering the face, but you will also learn how to introduce the image and other shapes into an abstract layered mixed media background.  I will bring some large paintings of these images to inspire you.  Lots of demonstrations on how to add tactile textures, how to unify the  image to the background and how to learn to "see" like an artist.  No drawing ability required, but helpful.  Lots to learn, so do not forget to bring a pad and pencil for note taking.

Visit www.artunraveled.com to register for this class.

 

 

Questions or concerns?  Email me please.

 

See you there...

faces - a journal page

Deconstruct, Re-imagine, Draw, Re-construct and Paint.  These are the elements that we will be focusing  on in my new FACE YOUR JOURNAL classes.   Come join me.

quilted magpies

 

Title:  QUILTED MAGPIES

mixed media collage

My apologies for the long absence. After months of extreme stress, several funerals, family illnesses, computer breakdowns, and especially not seeing Kayla and Skyler, depression caught up with me.  I am taking care of me as best I can, and am now painting and catching up on some art jewelry that you can see on my other site.  The painting you see here is a project sample collage, for the mixed media classes that I teach at Hobby Lobby Avondale.  These paintings are part of the "green" series of paintings where I use junk mail as the base to each collage.  Some of the papers are altered and are left as part of the design, you can see the papers in the belly of the birds. The only thing in the painting that is not considered "waste" is the paint and the brush I used.  Everything else is recycled.

Most of the paintings on this site are available for purchase.

Leave a comment or email me for more information.

new class starting

 

MIXED MEDIA PORTRAIT CLASSES

will be starting September 3, 2012 at Hobby Lobby Arrowhead in Peoria, AZ. This is an on going class and you are invited to attend.  Paint a portrait of your choosing and I will help you to develop your own style.

Lots of demonstrations on techniques that can be used not only for portraiture, but also for landscapes, floral, and impressionistic art.  Seating space is limited so register early.

For class information and to register, mail me at artwithmoxie@cox.net

Visit my other blog to view my jewelry designs.

the pecking order

  Title:  THE PECKING ORDER

16 x 20 Mixed Media Collage

The Pecking Order detail mixed media collage

 I have had photos of some pigeons for sometime...they finally made it into my paint.  I love the way they sort of meander in circles, looking at the ground and peck as rapid as possible, trying to beat each other to the bread crumbs that Kayla and Skyler tossed at them.  I love the way some stood  sooo still waiting for the next toss of the crumbs.  I wanted to catch the feeling of the pecking frenzy in the painting.  I wanted the textures to be busy as were the pigeons.  The line work kind of catches the feeling of the short circular paths that they take while pecking away.  All in all I loved painting this, and am ready to do more.

This painting is available for purchase.

NOTE:  I WILL BE POSTING MOST OF MY ART WORK AND CLASS INFORMATION ON THIS SITE AND ARTISAN JEWELRY ON MY OTHER SITE.

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cuffs and bangles

More cuff samples for the Paper Leather Fabric class at Art Unraveled.  Many samples to choose from and make as many as time permits.   Some will be available at the shopping extragavanza.

vintage white bangles

Simple bangles made from vintage lace, and a touch of bling.  What summer bride wouldn't want to wear these.    These and many more bangles and necklaces will be available for purchase at the Shopping Extravaganza during Art Unraveled.

See you there...stay out of the heat.