more journals

Getting ready for AU vendor day. Want to see? Click here and here.

teresa's journal

After returning from a very successful art gathering, Artiscape in Columbus, Ohio...I took a wonderful one line class with Mary Ann Moss on making a journal from fabric and papers that have been incubating forever....this is the first attempt, a gift for my cousin Teresa who was kind enough to house me and taxi me around Columbus. Thank you Teresa.

The cover of the journal is a scrap of upholstery fabric and the inside of the cover is a place mat, and yes, that's me in the photo.....

The white on white embossed paper pocket is made from off the wall materials...will put up a tutorial on my other blog soon.

Junk mail, lotto ticket, collage papers, doilies, photocopies, and the never ending number 13.
Other pages contain old airline tickets, photos, receipts, my own photocopied art, encaustic scrap paper pieces, and lots of pockets and writing space.

Two sets of 12 page signatures and the pencil being held by painted scrap canvas.

grasshopper

Title: GRASSHOPPER
Size: 15x22
Mixed Media SOLD

This painting started out as a demonstration on texture and ended up unfinished in the incubation bin. Months later it was retrieved and the process continued. The unfinished piece had the feel of standing pools of water and weeds...just the place for some kind of bug or insect.
The grasshopper was drawn on a separate paper, painted, and collaged. Adjusted the overall values and ta daaa a new painting was created.

personal symbols

Title: Personal Symbols
Mixed Media Collage

This is my favorite way to work... a blank canvas, a variety of painting tools, absolute quiet, and no preconceived idea of what may or may not turn out. After about three days of free play, the symbols began to appear, each one silently whispering to me, I continue to glue and paint, add and subtract until the shapes and symbols take a life of there own. Sometimes an emotional healing will take place, or a message is conveyed to me or the viewer. At this time I know that it's time to move on...to create something new.

Personal Symbols...detail of work in progress

the winners are...

First I would like to thank each person who so kindly left a comment for the OWOH Giveaway.
Please stay tuned for a personal giveaway that I will be posting in April 2010.

The winner of the turquoise bracelet is KRYSTAL RUSSELL from Omaha, Neb.
The winner of the black bracelet is SUSAN HARTLEY HIMMEL from Massachusetts.

Please send your mailing address to artwithmoxie (at)cox (dot) net. Thank you so much for participating.
If I don't hear from you within two weeks, I will draw another name.

new on etsy

A new spring line of jewelry is being added to Moxie Gallery on Etsy. Mini statement necklaces that have no need to shout in order to be noticed. And, they will not break the bank....most start at just $20.00 plus shipping. Lightweight and fabulous, Creative, Original, Recycled, just for You.

second one world one heart giveaway

Second One World One Heart Giveaway
Deadline February 15, 2010

Due to the high volume of comments for the One World One Heart giveaway, see photo here, I am adding a second giveaway. The winners name will be posted on both blogs on February 15, 2010. I will also be posting the dates for a new Moxie Giveaway coming up soon.

one world one heart 2010 giveaway

One World One Heart 2010 Giveaway event is in progress. I will be giving away a fabulous bracelet. Click Here to participate and to see a photo of the bracelet. Good luck to you.

new arrivals

Title: NEW ARRIVALS
Size: 4x6
Mixed Media Collage

Took a break from making jewelry to make some small collages. This one is only 4x6 but packs a very colorful punch. Great for embellishing tiny spaces. Includes faux parchment and encaustic monotype. This collage is available for purchase.

no torch bezel

These two bracelets are samples of one of three classes which I will be teaching in Columbus, Ohio for Artiscape-an artist's gathering. The retreat is being held on April 16 - 18, 2010. I will also be teaching a drawing class and a collage class. Plus, I will have a vendors booth where you can stop by and view/purchase other pieces of jewelry. Hope to see you there. More information can be found here then click Artiscape on the left.

collage workshop

ENCAUSTIC MONOPRINT COLLAGE WORKSHOP

December 12, 2009
Rainbow Stained Glass
Prescott Valley, Arizona

Hot colored wax, shimmering foils, images, bits of text, ephemera, and layers of transparent glazes are what make these mini collages fabulous. Small enough (3x3.5) to display on tiny spaces, adorn an altered journal cover, or as an artful hanging ornament. The first part of the class will be dedicated to the basics of painting with hot colored wax. I will show you how you can paint a landscape in 60 seconds and how to make monoprints of your work. The second part of the class will be dedicated to designing three or more mini collages using the monoprints. I will furnish the wax, the thermal tools and paper. Other samples of my work will be available for inspiration. Please join us for a day of fun and artful explorations.
For questions and information, Contact Rebecca thebrooksgirls@yahoo.com or Cory artwithmoxie@cox.net

new class

NEW CLASS soon to be available. Learn to assemble a STATEMENT NECKLACE using all the treasures you have collected and then some. Emphasis on design and the different ways to attach the components. This sample photo is just one of many designs to be inspired by. Each will be original ....each will be fabulous. Contact artwithmoxie@cox.net if you would like to be part of the class. Limited seating, register early.
CLASS IS FULL...CONTACT artwithmoxie@cox.net TO BE PLACED ON THE SECOND WAIT LIST AND FOR THE NEW DATE LISTING.

new collages

Title: Deer Crossing

This 5x5 collage is available for purchase

Title: Seasonal Color

This 5x5 collage is available for purchase

in memory of mario

Many years ago before I became a painter, I was a hairstylist. I had a friend, teacher, mentor, and trainer named Mario Olivarez. He was an innovative award winning stylist who mentored many. I was one of the lucky ones who did not mind getting pushed into entering hair styling and haircutting competitions. Because of him I won seventy some awards competing throughout the country and made the USA Hairstyling Team Competition. Much later, before he passed, he gave me a little bag filled with turquoise. I recently made this necklace in his honor. Thank you Mario for believing in me...we all miss you.

recycle reuse redesign

No....I did not do a painting of jeans. But, for almost three months, as I stayed home with a horrible cough, bug, who knows...I would look at the pile of jeans thinking I must get rid of them. Then I would think of my mother who could create anything from nothing, say to me, "use them to make something". So, with scissors in hand, I started cutting them up... along with scraps of painted canvas, buttons, thread, and who knows what. I started to create what is now a new line of Western Chic accessories, hand bags and jewelry that include denim and hand painted canvas. These are being well received....let's see what happens. Let's see how long my muse sticks around. You can view a few of these addictive items here on my Etsy Gallery....enjoy, feedback is always appreciated.

fragancia

Sorry...have not been around for a while. Been fighting a "bad bug" for almost two months. I was able to work on some small collages and am trying to get my teaching samples out .

I will be teaching at After Midnight Art Ranch in October.

and Fort Collins CO. in November. For more information contact artwithmoxie@cox.net

The collage pictured here will be leaving for Norway soon to be part of a collaborative journal.

the empty nest

Title: THE EMPTY NEST
Size: 7 x 11
Mixed media

Lately, empty nests have become a big part of my work. This piece is very textural with many layers of color.

the first blossoms

Title: THE FIRST BLOSSOMS

Size 5 x 5 Collage

Just returned from teaching in Fort Collins, Co. This little collage is one of the workshop demo pieces.

It includes acrylics, handmade papers, texturizing, and stenciling.

The painting is ready for purchase. Contact artrwithmoxie@cox.net for more information.

The next workshop in Fort Collins will be the first weekend of November 2009. Everyone is invited.

Click here to view another demo piece, and here for updates on the workshops.

Figs in Mixed Media

Even if you don't like figs, I think you might like the ones I just painted in Mixed Media. You can see the painting at http://createwithmoxie.blogspot.com/

man's credit score dips

Title: MAN'S CREDIT SCORE DIPS

Size: 11 x 14

Mixed Media Collage

This piece was started as a collage demonstration during the March workshop session in Fort Collins, Colorado. Life got in the way and it went into the incubation bin. This week it came back to life. I treated part of the surface with paint, added more collage, stenciling, scaffito, and a few swipes of metallic wax. It will now be available for purchase here. The next Create With Moxie Workshop session in Fort Collins will be July 10 thru 12, 2009. Registration is now open. Contact artwithmoxie@cox.net for workshop information.