from my sketchbook ~ pomegranates

Registration is open for my new online class "Watercolor Sketchbook: Designs from Life" 


and a VIDEO on the process: (go to JaneVille to see the video, if you receive this via email)

AND the winner of Alisa Burke's lovely accessories is Regina Dunn! (Email me with your mailing address)

Jane wears Alisa Burke and a giveaway!

Jane wears the Purple pattern infinity scarf by Alisa Burke

Here I am styling in one Alisa Burke's new line of accessories. Cool huh? Alisa is a friend of mine and frankly, she's my blog idol. And she's supremely talented and successful. She's just created this new line, and I'm going to give 3 pieces from her collection to a lucky reader. (Sorry, USA and Canada only)

You can win all three: the square Peace scarf, the small Peace purse and the Peace wristlet.

Peace Square Scarf by Alisa Burke

Peace small purse by Alisa Burke

Peace Wristlet by Alisa Burke

Win all three accessories designed by Alisa Burke

Leave a comment and I'll choose a random winner on February 28. So check back here on February 28 to see if you won! and remember, only USA/Canada shipping addresses.

Cereal box book in progress

I'm working on a new online class, on how to make a book from a cereal box. BeBop is a huge help, as you can imagine. (Meanwhile, you can sign up for my newest online class "Watercolor Sketchbook: Designs from Life.")

Danny Gregory and Sketchbook Skool

Last year, I interviewed Danny Gregory, for my blog, and this VIDEO is how he answered the questions. Thought you'd like to see it, if you missed it the first time.

And don't forget to sign up for Sketchbook Skool! Six weeks, six different teachers, six points of view.

around here lately...

A little VIDEO of Buddy, just for fun.

BeBop

Happy Valentines Day

My heart shaped rock collection ~ photo by Jane LaFazio

Soup Sisters Luncheons

The table is set

I'm made the soups

Carrot Basil Soup

flowers are arranged

your place card is your one word for 2014

I chose CLEAR as my one word for 2014 (and I blogged about it here). The other word I was considering was 'community.' So, I've started hosting little luncheons at my home, inviting a just few friends at a time. I serve homemade soup, salad and some yummy bread, to make it simple and doable. So far, it's been delightful! My hope is to do this once a month. Don't fret if you haven't been invited yet, really, you're on the list! :-)  

How do you encourage or create community with your friends?

New Online Class ~ Watercolor Sketchbook: Designs from Life

My new 6 week online class is open for registration. "Watercolor Sketchbook: Designs from Life."
I've been making new pages, and new videos for the class and here are a few behind the scenes photos. 



Registration is open now. Classroom opens March 16 and the first lesson is released March 20. Click here for all the details for "Watercolor Sketchbook: Designs from Life."

ONE word for 2014

I asked my blog readers and facebook friends to tell me their ONE WORD for 2014 and here they are. Inspiring, huh? (You can click on the image to see it larger.)

My ONE WORD is CLEAR. 
Clear, as in clear roads ahead. Clear, as in clear spaces surrounding me. Clear, as in clear skies, clear sailing ahead. Clear, as in a clear mind. 

As you may know, I've been clearing out and organizing my studio, office and house. It's felt sooo good to see the clear surface of my desk and work table. To have a clear, uncluttered space to work in. To have my mind clear of the clutter too. 
CLEAR is my one word for 2014. What's yours? Is it on the list above?

from my sketchbook ~ recipe (tiny tutorial)

I'd started creating a page for a recipe about a year ago, and hadn't finished it.

I decided to cut out the pieces and collage them into a page, and that a brown paper shopping bag would be the perfect background.

The nice thing about this approach, is that you can play with the arrangement on your page, before you glue the pieces down.

page in progress ~ by Jane LaFazio

from my sketchbook ~ Jane LaFazio

I finished off the page with captions with a white pen.

Danny Gregory comes to visit

Danny Gregory filming ME (in my studio)

So, you know I'm one of the faculty member's of Danny Gregory's brand new Sketchbook Skool (register now, class starts April 4) and I'm so thrilled to be a part of this exciting venture. Each week, for 6 weeks, there will be a different instructor, and my lesson will be released April 25. The lessons will consist of videos, images and text and each teacher is creating their own lesson, based on the theme "beginnings." 

Danny offered to come down from LA and film one of my video portions, the demo. I was THRILLED, appreciative and frankly a little nervous. 

Danny "Spielberg" Gregory at work

We went over to the nearby winery to film me, sketching and watercolor on location.

Danny Gregory filming the B Roll for one of my Sketchbook Skool videos

It was totally fun and a bit nerve wracking, but I'm thrilled with the video Danny made, and I know the students Sketcbook Skool will like it too.

Danny at my house, taking a coffee break

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