Wednesday, January 30, 2013

Along the Pacific Ocean

Tide pool in San Clemente
I've spent my whole life along the Pacific Rim. I grew up in the San Francisco Bay Area, lived in Oregon, South Korea, Los Angeles and now San Diego, so I'm used to living near the ocean. But man, I forget how incredibly beautiful it is, and the myriad of treasures it holds.
Tide pool in San Clemente
I've never seen seaweed dry to such a vibrant acid green color.
Tide pool in San Clemente
This week, I spent a few hours at this beach in San Clemente, with its glorious tide pool.

Tide pool in San Clemente

Tide pool in San Clemente
My bag to gather shells and rocks and stuff.
Tide pool in San Clemente
I've never ever seen so many mussels! They almost look like monarch butterflies, in this photo.
Tide pool in San Clemente

Tide pool in San Clemente
Beautiful green sea anemones.
Tide pool in San Clemente

Tide pool in San Clemente

Tide pool in San Clemente
and OMG, starfish! I've never ever seen these in person. They were huge!
Tide pool in San Clemente

Tide pool in San Clemente
Ah, what a fabulous afternoon. I'll be drawing some of the shells and rock in my sketchbook soon.

Monday, January 28, 2013

Mixed media art retreat in Santa Fe, New Mexico

Santa Fe Retreat Project

Santa Fe Retreat Project
I'm teaching an art retreat in Santa Fe, New Mexico with my Tesoro de Corazon friends: Laurie Mika, Lynn Leahy and Helen Shafer Garcia. You take a one day workshop from each of us, and at the end of the four days, you have a finished project that will look something like this, but it will be your colors and designs and totally original.

(We taught  workshops together twice in San Miguel de Allende, Mexico and we wanted to do one in the USA)
Santa Fe Retreat Project
Dates are April 21-28, 2013. The cost for the workshops, hotel, breakfasts, and more is $1650 based on double occupancy ($600 single supplement) All the details of the trip are here.
htI hope you'll join us!  

Saturday, January 26, 2013

San Diego in January

LaJolla Shores in January
LaJolla Shores in January ~ photo by Jane LaFazio

LaJolla Shores in January
LaJolla Shores in January ~ photo by Jane LaFazio
Husb and I went to the beach a few days ago to LaJolla Shores. We live inland, about 20 miles, so it's a short trip. Can you tell it was a gorgeous day in the 70s! And it was low tide.
LaJolla Shores in January
LaJolla Shores in January ~
photo by Jane LaFazio

LaJolla Shores in January
LaJolla Shores in January ~
photo by Jane LaFazio

LaJolla Shores in January
LaJolla Shores in January ~ photo by Jane LaFazio

LaJolla Shores in January
LaJolla Shores in January ~ photo by Jane LaFazio

LaJolla Shores in January
LaJolla Shores in January ~ photo by Jane LaFazio

LaJolla Shores in January
surfers at LaJolla Shores in January ~ photo by Jane LaFazio
LaJolla Shores in January
LaJolla Shores in January ~ photo by Jane LaFazio


Thursday, January 24, 2013

from my sketchbook ~ souvenirs

from my sketchbook ~ souvenirs
detail from my sketchbook ~ by Jane LaFazio
from my sketchbook ~ souvenirs
 in progress...from my sketchbook in progress ~ by Jane LaFazio
from my sketchbook ~ souvenirs
detail from my sketchbook ~ by Jane LaFazio
I'm putting together another, new online class, using a sketchbook, so I'm creating potential lessons in my own sketchbook. It's fun! 
from my sketchbook ~ souvenirs
detail from my sketchbook ~ by Jane LaFazio
from my sketchbook ~ souvenirs
from my sketchbook ~ by Jane LaFazio
from my sketchbook ~ souvenirs
detail from my sketchbook ~ by Jane LaFazio
from my sketchbook ~ souvenirs
detail from my sketchbook ~ by Jane LaFazio
I'll keep you posted about the online class...

Tuesday, January 22, 2013

around the house ~ the den

our den ~ my photos from CUBA
all photos by Jane LaFazio
My original photos now hang in our home.
Remember how I went to Cuba in January 2012 and then self published a book of my photos from the trip, that you can buy here
our den ~ my photos from CUBA
I loved many of the photos I took on that trip, and am thrilled to have them part of our decor.(They're printed and mounted on stretched canvas, done by this company.)
our den
This is our den. Yes, I'm sitting at that computer right now. 
(We recently got new laminate floors throughout the house, so we've been doing some redecorating.) 
our den
That's Buddy on the sofa. (And the cat painting is by my late friend, Shirley Max.) Buddha is from a trip to Thailand.
our den ~ my photos from CUBA
I love my new art! I'll show you photos of the rest of our home soon.

Sunday, January 20, 2013

Stencils ~ and the winner is!

my stencils
artwork in progress ~ by Jane LaFazio
my stencils
artwork in progress ~ by Jane LaFazio
Wood icing, a stencil on gesso board.
my stencils
artwork in progress ~ by Jane LaFazio
my stencils
artwork in progress ~ by Jane LaFazio
my stencils
artwork in progress ~ by Jane LaFazio
Layering stencils. Painted with acrylic paint.
my stencils
artwork in progress ~ by Jane LaFazio
You saw how I used my stencils with fabric when I asked the question "what's in your pockets?" The winner of all six of my stencils is Penny A, for her creative answer to my question. Penny, email me with your mailing address.

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Here are the six stencils I have designed, based on botanical drawings from my sketchbook.
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You can purchase my stencils in my online JaneVille Etsy shop.

Along the Pacific Ocean ~San Diego in January

San Diego in January
photo by Jane LaFazio ~ January 2013
Husb and I went whale watching this past week. Yes, this is San Diego in January. Pretty gorgeous huh?
San Diego in January
photo by Jane LaFazio ~ January 2013
San Diego in January
photo by Jane LaFazio ~ January 2013
The average temp  in January in San Diego is about 65 degrees. Just sayin.
San Diego in January
photo by Jane LaFazio ~ January 2013
San Diego in January
photo by Jane LaFazio ~ January 2013
San Diego in January
photo by Jane LaFazio ~ January 2013
Join me in San Diego next January 13-19 2014 for a week of Sketching and Watercolor and seeing the city! Details here.
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