from my sketchbook ~ MANDALAS

Mandala inspired by fruit. Jane LaFazio

Mandala inspired by fruit. Jane LaFazio

Mandala inspired by succulents. Jane LaFazio

Mandala inspired by succulents Jane LaFazio

from my sketchbook: more of my gratitude journal

a look at my handmade mixed media journal by Jane LaFazio

a completed spread by Jane LaFazio
grateful to have Chinese food delieverd! 

the start of a  mandala-inspired by fresh fruit! by Jane LaFazio

Fruit mandala by Jane LaFazio

fruit page by Jane LaFazio

And remember, my online class "Sketching and Watercolor: Journal Style" is open for registration now!

Danny Gregory and Me!

I was on this morning with Danny Gregory and Sketchbook Skool. Here's the VIDEO: 

from my sketchbook ~ #everydaythingsiamgratefulfor

grateful for grocery store greenery by Jane LaFazio

grateful for art supplies by Jane LaFazio

grateful I'm home with my husband during these crazy times by Jane LaFazio

My little hand made mixed media journal by Jane LaFazio

grateful for flowers from the grocery store by Jane LaFazio

grateful for mindful contentment by Jane LaFazio

grateful for pretty things in my home by Jane LaFazio

grateful to be home, white fight a cough and cold. (no fever) by Jane LaFazio

grateful for comfort food when I have a cold by Jane LaFazio

grateful for beauty in my yard by Jane LaFazio

grateful we are able to have fresh fruit delivered by Jane LaFazio

Papier Mache teacups and video

Papier Mache teacups by Jane LaFazio

I used Posca pens to decorate them.

And here's a VIDEO of the finished teacups. 

The teacup pattern is from Ann Wood. I made them for an art exchange with some friends. Once I get all their cups, I'll display them suspended from the ceiling of my studio. 

From my sketchbook ~ A video of my February 2020 handmade journal

A page from my February 2020 journal. by Jane LaFazio

Here's a VIDEO of my February 2020 handmade journal. 

Green Landscape completed.

Here's a VIDEO of my recent completed commission. 

Green Landscape (40 inches by 30 inches) by Jane LaFazio 

detail by Jane LaFazio

from my sketchbook and in my studio

a finished spread from my hand made mixed media journal. by Jane LaFazio

Milagro by Jane LaFazio

Milagro by Jane LaFazio

Milagros by Jane LaFazio

I have an online workshop for Milagros! lifetime access.

from my sketchbook ~ more in my hand made mixed media journal

The bunny was a fabulous gift from a student! watercolor by Jane LaFazio

Pepper tree by Jane LaFazio

The nearly finished spread by Jane LaFazio

orchids by Jane LaFazio

orchids by Jane LaFazio

From my sketchbook ~ working in another handmade mixed media journal

I do love fresh flowers! Jane LaFazio

Completed spread by Jane LaFazio

Hyacinth in progress by Jane LaFazio

Rose in graphite by Jane LaFazio

Working on a commission.

detail shot of needle felted fabric and hand stitching by Jane LaFazio

detail shot of needle felted fabric and hand stitching by Jane LaFazio

detail shot of needle felted fabric and hand stitching by Jane LaFazio

Buddy, do a quality control check on the piece. Jane LaFazio

I rarely accept commissions, but I haven't machine needle felted in a white and I really do enjoy it and the hand stitching that follows. This piece is 40 inches high and 30 inches wide. It's nearly finished. 

I've loved hand stitching in my studio and binge-watching The Practice. 

detail by Jane LaFazio

detail by Jane LaFazio

detail by Jane LaFazio

I just have a little bit more to do, and I'll ship it to the new owner this month! Jane LaFazio
40inches high x 30 inches wide

A video of my December 2019 handmade journal.

here's a video of my recent handmade journal. I chronicled my December and the bloom of my Amaryllis. 

And it's not too late to join my online Sketching & Watercolor: Journal Style online class. It's geared for beginners, and the first lesson will be released on January 3. Join us!

Amaryllis Obsession

loving amaryllis by Jane LaFazio

Can't stop! by Jane LaFazio

the buds are so pretty by Jane LaFazio

straight to ink by Jane LaFazio

so much inspiration! (my kitchen table) by Jane LaFazio