2012

Well, here we are at 2012. I have so may art ideas swimming in my head I cannot seem to focus on any one. My latest idea I have been working on is new to me. It is Encaustic painting, I am at the research stage right now. I do have a few supplies but plan on going this week to finda hood fan to help with the fumes. I also would like to do some collaging, I have talked about this for a while and have been collecting lots of bits and baubles for this, but can seem to get anything down on canvas. I would love to find some local workshops on either or both of these. If anyone has any suggestions please post on my blog.

I also this year plan on doing a few more art shows and would like to get a few more followers on my blog. If you like my blog please pass it on to your friends and fellow artists. Well, i'm off to the studio to get something done... I hope.

Remember- It's the simple things in life that are the most extraordinary !

Antiquing

OKAY - After several HOURS of cruising the Peddlers mall and a few antique stores I found a FEW? treasures for my newest projects. Old stamps, some Old patterns and also some old store ledgers. Let the Fun begin!!!

j.jackson

Collaging

Well, I completed 2 small collaging projects last night using old photos and memorabilia from my parents. One was my moms prom photo, she is now 86 years old. It was lots of fun and I think I learned a lot. The main thing I learned is to lay it all out BEFORE you start gluing down. It kept me up WAY TOO late but I Loved it. Once it is dry I will post pictures.

j.jackson

Call for Collaging Workshops!

Anyone has any good ideas or suggestions for collaging/mixed media journals , books or workshops , please let me know. I am in the process of experimenting with this and it is at this point a little TOO organized looking.

thanks, j.jackson