small book in progress

I took a waay fun workshop, last month, with Seth Apter. Here are some detail pics of the altered book I started in his class. 

from my sketchbook ~ beets

from my sketchbook ~ by Jane LaFazio

from my sketchbook ~ by Jane LaFazio

I love to draw and paint fruits and veggies, and now that we are getting a weekly box of organic fruits and vegetables delivered to our door each week, I've got plenty of subject matter!

our weekly CSA box from Farm Fresh to You. Delivered to our front door!

from my sketchbook ~ by Jane LaFazio

from my sketchbook ~ by Jane LaFazio

from my sketchbook ~ by Jane LaFazio

from my sketchbook ~ by Jane LaFazio

The circles, on the page, are monoprinted dress pattern paper, cut into circles and glued down before I did the beets.

from my sketchbook ~ by Jane LaFazio

our weekly CSA box from Farm Fresh to You. Delivered to our front door!

Works in progress ~ gelli print collage

I'm working on something new. Collages of my gelli plate monorprints. Here are some glimpses of the progress. I'll put them in my JaneVille Etsy shop when I finish them.








And February is over. My sweet husband had serious back surgery, so I'm happy it's a new month!

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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?