art in bloom

Took a break from the pile of jeans you can see here to play with paper. This 5x5 collage is made from encaustic, monoprints, and handmade faux parchment papers. I think my muse is glued to my hip...

mucho macho

While working on a collage, an ear like shape appeared on the background...I saw it fitting to draw some features, and Viola... Mr. Mucho Macho was born.

arizona desert

Title: ARIZONA DESERT

Except for the small images in the front, and the one arm saguaro cactus, this small watercolor painting was done without the aid of a paint brush. This and other textural techniques will be the emphasis of a workshop series being held in Fort Collins, Colorado November 6 - 8, 2009. You are invited to attend. Contact artwithmoxie@cox.net for workshop information. View another textural painting here.

sweet season

Title: SWEET SEASON

Size: 5 x 5 Collage

A demo piece from the Fort Collins workshop.

Making two shapes work in a painting verses three.

Acrylics, color pencils, chalk, and altered papers.

Another demo piece may be seen here.

The next workshop will be held the first weekend of Nov. 2009 in Colorado. You are invited to attend. Visit this blog for workshop updates.

Mixed Media Figs

Title: FIGS

5x5 Mixed Media

I love making small pieces of art. This little gem is only 5 x 5 . There are many layers to this painting. I used Watercolor, acrylics ,pastels, and colored pencils.

It is available for purchase. Please visit my other sites.

http://art-with-moxie.blogspot.com/ and http://moxiegallery.etsy.com/ SOLD

Pink Fish

Pink Fish is just one of my jewelry pieces that you will find at CHERISH BOUTIQUE in Fort Collins Co. Stop by if you are in the area (217 Linden St. #8) they carry great art, clothing, and accessories.

colorado workshop

An early peek at a sample of what will be taught this summer in Fort Collins, Colorado. Transparent watercolor and a free play method of painting will be the what we will play with...come join us for three days of mixed watermedia fun.

More workshop information will be posted on this site and on my other blog soon, or you may contact Cory at artwithmoxie@cox.net for more details.