BOOK GIVEAWAY

Calling all printmaking and mixed media lovers: To celebrate the publication of my second book (The first one was self published) I am giving away a signed copy of "Printmaking+Mixed Media". All you have to do is leave a message on my blog. One message will be randomly picked by the end of next week and the book together with another surprise will be shipped to the winner!

The colors of Israel - part 2

While in Israel I visited 3 artists in their studios: Moshe Novak, who does everything from giant rugs to pottery, mixed media assemblages to printmaking and books. His home is full of inspiration and quite an overwhelming experience to visit. His rugs were given as gifts to dignitaries who visited the country over the years. The themes are mostly Biblical but introduced in a very modern/graphic way which I love.
A second artist I visited is Israel Reiss. His large oil paintings speak for themselves. They are semi abstract and the colors are warm and lucious!
Israel's paintings are th first five in this post; the rest is Moshe's work.
(A third artist I visited will have the next post.)

The colors of Israel

Just came back from a visit in Israel. Awesome place if you like colors, textures, food, warm/hot weather, beautiful beaches and..shopping!.

A bit of play time

A fun process (that is explained in my book) will transform this regular photo to that lovely work of art. (The art is still a work in progress..)

Printmaking + Mixed Media is out!!

Here is one of my favorite pieces from the recent time that appears (partially) in the book and on the cover.

lots of goodies in my etsy store

Many vintage items such as jewelry, dishes, children story prints as well as trims are now available in my store:

http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=69521. More will be posted soon, including my original prints.

It takes so much energy to clean a studio, not to mention deciding what stays and what goes..this is what I will be doing this summer vacation, plus a bit of travelling.

Happy summer!

Work in progress

Taking a break from printmaking and playing with some other media: A class with D.J.Pettitt, a class with Lisa Kokin, and my own ideas of recreating jewelry from vintage necklaces, beads and stuff.
The photos show uncompleted art.
Some jewelry will go to my Etsy store soon.

Published in CPS

Just a quick note - if you have a chance - check the latest issue of Cloth Paper Scissors. In addition to the fact that I have an article there, it is a beautiful issue!
The next two days I am spending in a class taught by D.J. Pettitt (http://djpettitt.blogspot.com/). I love her fabric books and layered look. Can't wait to get my hands covered with paint again! The workshop is organized by Cindy O'leary of the "Artful Journey" (http://www.anartfuljourney.com).

a visit to a junk yard

I had a fun day in Berkeley visiting a junk yard for photography purposes and this is the result.
My father was a professional photographer and I was pretty much living in a photo lab, but my love for photography as an art form only started in the last few years, unfortunately after my father's passing. I am sure he is smiling and saying "told you so"...

On a totally non related note, have you heard/seen Suzane Boyle's (the new discovery on a British talent show) old recording of "Cry me a River"? If there is a real nightingale - she is the one! My link doesn't work so search on You tube - Suzane Boyle "cry me a River".

TA-DA!!!!! A book is born!

After a long pregnancy "Printmaking + Mixed Media" is born. I just received my first copy and I am so excited! I can see the result of a long tiring year coming to life. The book will be in stores this June.
Here is a quick peak.

Happy Valentine's Day!

No words today, just pictures from around the house and studio.

NEW YEAR - NEW BOOK

Happy and creative New Year to everyone! I know when I am creative I am happy, so I am keeping myself busy creating all the time. Well, the reason for my absence here in blogland was that all my energy was put into this new "baby" - my upcoming book "PRINTMAKING + MIXED MEDIA". This was a lot of hard work but very educational and very exciting at the same time. The official time for the release is June and I can't wait to see it!
If you would like to see a short preview click on this link and than on the white triangle: http://www.interweave.com/mixedmedia/Printmaking-Mixed-Media/preview.asp
Hope you enjoy it.

BOOK ARTS JAM THIS SATURDAY.

Please join the Bay Area Book Artist in their annual book arts celebration!

Attention printmakers:CALL FOR ART

FROM MY PUBLISHERS:

Dear Artists,

We are currently seeking fresh pieces of art to include
in the upcoming book, Mixed Media Printmaking: Create
mixed-media art with simple printmaking techniques. The
book, published by Interweave Press, is slated for a SPRING
2009 release. In regard to technique, the focus of the book
is printmaking without the use of a press. The book then
shows how to incorporate such prints into mixed-media
creations. Therefore, we are requesting pieces that show
printmaking without a press as well as mixed-media pieces
that incorporate such prints.

We are seeking art that was created with the following
press-less techniques:
• Paper Stencil Screen Printing
• Screen Printing with Drawing Fluid and Screen Filler
• Screen Printing, Photo Emulsion Technique
• Collagraph
• Monotype
• Gelatin Monotype
• Relief Printing
• Sun Printing

If you have unpublished art that illustrates the above
concepts, please contact us as soon as possible. We are
accepting submissions via email through Friday, October 17,
2008. Please see the attached idea form for more information
and submission guidelines. If your art is chosen, it will be
published (full-color) in the book. Your work will be
credited and you will also receive a complimentary copy of
the book.

Thank you very much for your time and interest. We look
forward to hearing from you.
IF YOU DECIDE TO SUBMIT AN ARTWORK PLEASE
LET ME KNOW AND I WILL SEND YOU MORE TECHNICAL
INFO YOU NEED TO KNOW.
>
> Sincerely,
> Dorit Elisha, Author
> Dorit_elisha@yahoo.com
> Darlene D’Agostino, Editor
> Word.creative@mac.com

A little blue bird

Just had to share this really beautiful photo that was taken by my friend Vickie Obermaier. I love these colors of the grape vine and the bird.
Also I would like to mention the upcoming BAY AREA BOOK ARTS JAM that will happen on October 18th at Foothill College in Los Altos Hills. If you live anywhere in the Bay Area this event is definitely worth your time! There will be a book arts exhibition, book arts vendors and demos throughout the day. More info is at http://www.bayareabookartists.org

My kind of LAbor Day Weekend is...

PLAY DAY!!

Alaska adventure

August was very busy for me. I was away for most of the month. One of the places I went to was a cruise to Alaska! What an amazing place! From the glaciers to the fjords to the rain forest! This was an experience of a lifetime! Luckily we had a sunny weather so even climbing on a glacier wasn't too bad.
After a few days at home I went to Colorado for a photo shoot for my next book! That was a wonderful experience as well: being a part of "behind the scenes" of the publishing world.
I also had a chance to meet with a very sweet lady and fabulous artist - Lisa Hoffman who made me feel "at home away from home". Thank you Lisa!

Before and after..

This "after" picture is a result of 5 minutes play with Photoshop elements.
Real fun..

A Sneak Peek

I have been quiet for a while, not because I am not creating any art. I am working on a big project that consumes all my free time but I am enjoying every minute of it.
Here is a little glimpse.

That's what I call a great 4th of July

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