from my sketchbook ~ radishes from Taos, NM

from my sketchbook ~ in progress. photo by Jane LaFazio

from my sketchbook ~ in progress. photo by Jane LaFazio

from my sketchbook ~ in progress. photo by Jane LaFazio

from my sketchbook ~ in progress. photo by Jane LaFazio

from my sketchbook ~ Madeline Island School of the Arts

sketchbook page in progress ~ on location on Madeline Island, Wisconsin
~ photo by Jane LaFazio

sketchbook page in progress ~ on location on Madeline Island, Wisconsin 
~ photo by Jane LaFazio

sketchbook page ~ on location on Madeline Island, Wisconsin 
~ photo by Jane LaFazio

I told you about my teaching gig at Madeline Island School of the Arts here and here. And I promised to show you some of the pages from my sketchbook.

sketchbook page in progress ~ on location on Madeline Island, Wisconsin 
~ photo by Jane LaFazio

from my sketchbook ~ on location on Madeline Island, Wisconsin 
~ photo by Jane LaFazio

from my sketchbook ~ on location on Madeline Island, Wisconsin 
~ photo by Jane LaFazio

sketchbook page in progress ~ on location on Madeline Island, Wisconsin 
~ photo by Jane LaFazio

from my sketchbook ~ on location on Madeline Island, Wisconsin 
~ photo by Jane LaFazio

These were all from my Nature Journal workshop, that I'll be teaching again July 11-15, 2016 on beautiful Madeline Island!

from my sketchbook ~ on location on Madeline Island, Wisconsin 
~ photo by Jane LaFazio

Abstract Collage using the gelli plate (and Minneapolis)

Minneapolis, MN ~ photo by Jane LaFazio

I just returned from teaching in Minneapolis, Minnesota. What a beautiful city!

Often, when I teach at a multi-day retreat, I hardly get out of the hotel and the classrooms, but this time, I got out and saw some of the sights.

Walker Art Center ~ photo by Jane LaFazio

Don't miss the Walker Art Center, the Minneapolis Art Center and the Open Book. All fabulous, inspiring art-filled spaces!

Open Book which houses Minneapolis Center for Book Arts~ photo by Jane LaFazio

And I also taught some classes, like this one:

My creative students! in Abstract Collage using the gelli plate ~ photo by Jane LaFazio

Student Work ~ Abstract Collage

Student Work ~ Abstract Collage

Student Work ~ Abstract Collage

Student Work ~ Abstract Collage

Student @ Work ~ Abstract Collage

The students turned out some fabulous collages, as you can see!

Student Work ~ Abstract Collage

Student Work ~ Abstract Collage

Student @ Work ~ Abstract Collage

Student Work ~ Abstract Collage

"Stitch Stories" by Cas Holmes

Eucalyptus Blooms (13x27.5 inches) by Jane LaFazio in my JaneVille ETSY SHOP

Stitch Stories: Personal Places, Spaces and Traces in Textile Art

my quilt, "Eucalyptus Blooms," featured in Cas Holmes' new book!

I'm thrilled to be included in Cas Holmes' new book "Stitch Stories: Personal Places, Spaces and Traces in Textile Art." 

Cas' first book "The Found Object in Textile Art" was a huge influence on me and the way I work. 

I love her work, her style and aesthetic. Can't wait to spend some time in my studio with her latest book!

In Cas' new book, you can see how my sketchbook inspired my stencil design.

Eucalyptus Blooms stencil, design by Jane LaFazio  (Also in my Esty shop)

#BuddyinaBox

The SpokesCat for JaneVille ~ BUDDY! 

My Buddy loves a box

If you follow me on Instagram or Facebook, you know I often post pics of my cats, Buddy and BeBop. Well, today is Buddy's moment in the sun.

Buddy loves to sit in boxes, and I've started an informal #BuddyinaBox series.

Satisfied customer, Buddy.

And then recently, Chewy.com surprised us with an unexpected gift!

Buddy approves of his portrait!

This is what we received in the mail!

Thought I'd share some of the other #BuddyinaBox photos, if any of you painters are inspired to send Buddy more portraits! He's really quite vain and adores the attention. :-)

Buddy in a BIG box

 
And yes, BeBop will get his 15 minutes of fame too. Soon!

BeBop, the art critic