I am a lettering artist, calligrapher, mixed-media artist, painter and teacher. I love to create. It is a driving force that brings me joy and passion. I don't just create art... art creates me.
VICTORIAN PAPER DOLLS
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What is it about the lasting charm of paper dolls
that is guaranteed to touch the little girl inside all of us?
I have been busy making these two paper d...
back from carson & winners...
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hey bloggers! well we're back from a fun weekend at the carson rubber stamp show in california where i demoed in the stampers anonymous booth. we arrived on ...
5 Things Daily Goal list
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I was inspired by Cornflower Blue’s DIY Rotating Goal list the other day.
Instead of creating a weekly goal list i decided to make a daily – 5 things
to do...
This Life
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The life of an Artist is a journey.
It goes through phases.
Has it's ups and downs.
It's meadows of wildflowers
And long, untimely droughts.
That's w...
A bouquet!
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[image: bird of paradise]
Jane LaFazio here. Tossing a bouquet of flowers your way!
[image: mixed media journal pages]
[image: Farmers market]
[image: utah ...
Plan B
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Sometimes when you're Gelli printing you'll pull a print and observe a very
cool design left on the plate.
Sometimes this residual layer of paint will allo...
flower garden tutorial
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Don't miss this super cute Sticky Back Canvas flower tutorial using Claudine
Hellmuth Studio Sticky Back Canvas and Paints over at the Homeketeers Blog!
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Taming the Critic (still)
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Psst ... do you want to know a secret? Whenever I pull out canvas, Stewie lands on my shoulder. I know that this is a direct result of a drawing teacher at a...
Second Floor Challenge #1: Gold Paint
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Today is the first Second Floor challenge! Are you ready to take it to the second floor? Grab a logo for your blog by copying and pasting the text in the box...
Easter Flowers Fabric Post Card
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Outside, Spring has begun and flowers are beginning to pop up
which inspired this Easter Flowers Fabric Post Card
that can be mailed and later framed.
It w...
Embrace Beauty
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More artwork to share. Collage on Canvas. Acrylic paint, Pan Pastels,
Crafters Workshops stencils, a little fabric.
A WHOLE lot of fun!
Wishing you a...
March Musings
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Stephanie Lee brought me some terrific news today. She's asked me to join
her in her Plaster Class at Artfest on Friday the 30th. She has a huge
plaster ...
So, Here's the Beyond
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I titled my previous post "Monoprints and Beyond" because I used one of my
monoprints in a different way later on.
Someone asked me to make a bunch of book...
Time for March Free Bling!
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[image: Light My Fire Photo pendant]
Time for my monthly Free Bling Friday giveaway! Yes, I know it's Monday,
not Friday, but that's just how my world has ...
Mushroom Jungle
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[image: Mushroom Jungle]
I woke up this morning completely uninspired & thinking
I might not have another creative idea in me. I happens once in while
and th...
The winner of my stamps...
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The winner of my stamps, by random draw, is: OMG! This is a fabulous giveaway! To win all your stamp designs would truly be amazing! xo jeanne Posted by: Jea...
Journal Page
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I am a bit miserable today as I am home from work, sick.
Tomorrow should be better-
and I am correcting papers as I sit around,
but I'd rather be energetic...
BIG 5K is this Saturday!-Thanks for your support!!
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Yes SOON I will be a trottin-for a cause!A big shout out to everyone who
has supported me and the LA Big 5K! My heartfelt thanks to each of you.
My persona...
the broad house
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I lost my footing and missed out on the bliss list last week, but today let me share one of my frequent delights in my new town: visiting The Broad House. U...
Scrap Time Canada and Washi Tapes
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Hello Love My tapes Fans!!* **Christine* from *Scrap Time** (Canada)* has
created beautiful projects using the new Washi Tapes, also she has a video
we wou...
Flower cards in my garden!
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It`s a hand made cards season! Yes, I can`t stop this, it`s addictive
and super fun, if you are a card maker, you know what I mean!
This cutie was creat...
inspiration monday
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sometimes inspiration is as close as your favorite tools!
:))
{these pages were created in my elvie catalog using micron pens,
pitt pens, koi water...
JaneLaFazio.com
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[image: my website]http://JaneLaFazio.com
Dearest blog readers, did you know I have a newly redesigned website!?
(Thanks to web designer Holly Knott!)
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One Thing Today #210: Lime green teapot
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Below is today’s One Thing Today podcast. Every couple of weeks the
podcast, which is sent out to Sustainably Creative members every weekday,
will also be ...
Spring ABC's
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First day of spring forward time! Makes me realize that winter is over and
I will be back in full swing with a busy teaching schedule. I am putting
togeth...
A lovely Bird
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*My Bluebird*
Sure enough, yesterday was great fun.
The granddaughter hair job went well, but I think she wants it as light as
my girl's in *My Bluebird*...
best ever
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this was the best chicken soup i have ever had.
no kidding!
made me feel all warm and cozy inside, and loved.
here's the recipe, go make it.
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*Chic...
Spring ahead!
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Hi everyone, I've had a great day in the studio- the first images are some
in progress portraits drying-my studio is small so they are somewhat
layered on ...
soooo Letter Loved!
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My goodness February was a whirlwind! I officially launched my first
online class *LETTER LOVE 101: Art Journals,* an art journaling class with
a focus o...
Nature News
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You know I have to have no time at all when I post photographs instead of
journal page sketches!
A pair of Carolina Wrens have blessed a potted plant that...
More progress on "Field's Edge"
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Really put out and juiced up the paint this afternoon...and decided to add
textural impasto work to the field, plus worked the sky more, and some of
the fo...
Playing Catch-Up
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I've been a bad blogger, haven't I?
I really do have a great reason though!
I've been away from home the last two weeks, busy as a little bee.
I spent two ...
Easel Card Template
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As I said in my last post, I've been trying out some new card shapes, just
to have a change. I made this easel card using the following dimensions.
(Click...
On trusting the universe & fart times.
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It's 5am fart time. Elliot, without fail, has "gut issues" every morning
from about 5 to 5:30am. He starts to grunt, kick his legs, shake his head
for ab...
#325 - Mr. McCap's Morning
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6" x 6" oil on hardboard Sold
This is my favorite painting in quite awhile. I don't know if the digital
version was able to capture the colors right ...
Trust.....
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The word TRUST as defined by Dictionary.com
"Reliance on the integrity, strength, ability, surety, etc., of a person or
thing; confidence."
Put into a sente...
A Postcard From NOLA!
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Can you stand one more post on NOLA Live?!
Postcard PocketOne of the things we did at NOLA Live was to draw names for
a Postcard Swap. Each person pulled a ...
Teenage birthday...
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*Kamona by Daniel Torrente*
*Abstract Foliage by Jo Capper-Sandon*
*Sentiment by Carol's Collection *
*All for Stampotique Originals*
*Inks and background s...
Baby Wipe Containers
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Have you ever wondered what you could do with all of those empty containers
that held all of those Baby Wipes?
I have a container fetish and can hardl...
The Scale of the Tiny Universe : Sketching Close Up
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It was a small adventure. Really small. It was inspired by the Scale of the
UNIVERSE.
Planets and star clusters, meet microbes and quantum foam; your bal...
New STITCHED instructor: Lynn Krawczyk
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I am so excited to announce that starting April 1st, Lynn Krawczyk will be
an instructor in STITCHED.She will be teaching an exciting new workshop
called T...
journal ready for binding
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I'll be finishing this journal as a demo while teaching in Australia, but wanted to show you the bits and pieces. Still needs some vintage buttons here and t...
Ranger Dabber Paint Love
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I made a little series of paintings and videos to show the Ranger Dabbers
in action for my store, the Institute of Cute. I am trying to make more
videos f...
Without Rules. . .
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From day one I have always said
"there are no rules" and I can
honestly say that with this
"new" art form, it still holds true.
I can pretty much do anythin...
Valentine Calligraphy
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Being one who works with calligraphy and design, pretty much day in and day
out, one would think that I would produce the most gorgeous valentine for
my lo...
30% Off in my Etsy Shop!
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*30% off EVERYTHING in my Etsy shop this week!*
*Yes, that includes the clearance items also.*
*Use coupon code BLOWOUT30 at checkout for your instant disco...
Love Letters 2012
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This valentine girl is reaching for her 21st year in the Love Letters
business!
Happy Valentines Day and consider hiring a Letterist for handlettering for...
The expressions of water
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The dogs and I were happy to have the sun shining down on our morning walk. I wore my brand spankin new pair of boots I bought at the hardware store in Belfa...
A Colorful New Year
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I hope to achieve some important creative goals this year. Like
de-cluttering my studio, hang art around the house (maybe even a mobile or
two!), do some b...
My first Art Exhibition!
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WOW its been so long since I posted! I just wanted to let you all know that I have been invited to do my first Art Exhibition! I am so thrilled. I will be a...
So, There!
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I don't know how you are commemorating 9/11 but I am boarding a plane to
fly home. It was a little unsettling to think about being on an airplane
today, ...
6 comments:
Put them on ETSY and they will be gone in a flash.
Happy Tuesday and so glad you are blogging again....I missed you.
xxoo
I agree do an Etsy account:O) Love these flower bouquets:O)
I love all the texture in these Martha! So pretty!
This is just pure prettiness is what this is. Nicely done Martha!
Im crazy about everything you do love the colours
LOVE, LOVE, LOVE your blog and your art!!!!Newest follower here:)
~Debra xxx
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