Dia de Los Muertos and a New Studio & Classroom in San Miguel de Allende, Mexico!
I’ve only been back in San Miguel de Allende after visiting family in the United States for 18 days, and my head is already spinning! Hordes of friends have been visiting during this beautiful–and relatively calm–time of year, and I’ve been busy completing the set-up of my new studio and classroom in the historical center of San Miguel. Wow! I expect to be ready for students and and my first open studio sometime in early December 2022. So, if you’re thinking of visiting San Miguel and wish to learn the art of encaustic painting, printmaking or collage, please contact me!
I have had a small amount of time on my hands to continue working with oils and cold wax medium, and recently completed a few small works. The piece that is pictured above is called “ Night Lily”, which I have also combined with collage. What FUN this is to do! It’s approximately 10x12” on panel, and is available for sale. I can ship it to you from here in Mexico if you wish to purchase this one, which also has a “companion” piece that would look lovely when hung together.
Recently, I participated in Nicholas Wilton’s FREE online course, the Breadcrumbs Challenge and loved it so much that I signed up for Art Spark 2022. Luckily I can work on my Art Spark Book for up to a year, Whew! Yes, even experienced artists can benefit from Nicholas’ wonderful courses in creativity.
But back to what’s happening in my NEW studio in San Miguel de Allende…I plan to offer 1-2 ongoing sessions per week, involving of course, encaustic (pigmented warm wax). I will also tailor classes to small groups, visiting or local, to teach them what they are interested in. My new studio & classroom are located near the VERY artsy Colonia Guadalupe–”colonia” means neighborhood–so that I can take breaks to walk the intimate streets, grab a bite to eat, and even buy art supplies at El Pato. I’m in heaven! Not only that, my studio is located above a salon & spa, so at the end of the day I can pop down for a massage or pedicure at Salon de Belleza Beauty Lab & Arte Sana Spa. And so can YOU if you take one of my classes!
Dia de Los Muertos (Day of the Dead, All Saints Day and All Souls Day) are rapidly approaching! I was lucky enough to be able to join a group of serious sketchers lead by Rhoda Draws–yes that’s her real name–on a three day adventure to Morelia and Patzcuaro in Michoacan, Mexico, during this incredible holiday November 1-3. I’ll definitely be posting about this journey in my next blog post!
My encaustic printmaking workshop, scheduled for February 16-21 in 2023, still has FOUR spots open! This will take place in the beautiful Spanish Colonial city of Guanajuato, a UNESCO World Heritage city and only one hour away from San Miguel de Allende. Check it our here or email me for more information! lisa@jonesmoorestudioart.com
That’s it for now! Come on down for a visit, take a class, learn about the fantastic Mexican culture and great food here in San Miguel de Allende. I dare you! HASTA PRONTO!