tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-345818822009-02-21T04:48:29.814-08:00Amy Jaz ArtWelcome to Amy Jaz Art- home of The Jazzy Girls and Sweeties! I'm a 26 year old mortgage professional with a wild creative side. I must create something new every day or I will go crazy. This is why my style is always changing, and you never know what you're going to get when you visit me!Amy Jazhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08647303351271364757noreply@blogger.comBlogger20125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34581882.post-1161324697805196322006-10-19T23:09:00.000-07:002006-10-19T23:11:37.806-07:00Bright Idea Original Mixed Media Collage<a href="http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/6227/3739/1600/Bright%20Idea.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/6227/3739/320/Bright%20Idea.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br />Bright Idea is a mixed media original collage on a 6 x 8 canvas board. Media include: acrylic paint, pen, and vintage papers. <br /><br /><a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_item.php?listing_id=565405">CLICK HERE TO PURCHASE</a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/34581882-116132469780519632?l=amyjazart.blogspot.com'/></div>Amy Jazhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08647303351271364757noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34581882.post-1161324494479430112006-10-19T23:01:00.000-07:002006-10-19T23:08:14.486-07:00She Walks on the Wild Side<a href="http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/6227/3739/1600/wild%20side.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/6227/3739/320/wild%20side.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br />My newest collage! I combined acryclic paint and fabric to create this cutie! She likes to walk on the wilde side...<br /><br /><a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_item.php?listing_id=559869">CLICK HERE TO PURCHASE</a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/34581882-116132449447943011?l=amyjazart.blogspot.com'/></div>Amy Jazhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08647303351271364757noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34581882.post-1160985999040603602006-10-16T01:04:00.000-07:002006-10-16T01:06:39.600-07:00Caught In The Rain Original Acrylic Painting<a href="http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/6227/3739/1600/caught%20in%20the%20rain.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/6227/3739/320/caught%20in%20the%20rain.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br />I had some fun tonight with my paints, and painted this little gal. My husband says she looks like an alien, but I think she's sweet. <br /><br />Medium= Acrylic paint and gesso on 5x7 gallery wrapped canvas. <br /><br /><a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_item.php?listing_id=553591">CLICK HERE TO PURCHASE</a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/34581882-116098599904060360?l=amyjazart.blogspot.com'/></div>Amy Jazhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08647303351271364757noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34581882.post-1160619681821224622006-10-11T19:18:00.000-07:002006-10-11T19:21:21.830-07:00Yoga Jazzy Girl<a href="http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/6227/3739/1600/Yoga%20Jazzy%20Girl_color.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/6227/3739/320/Yoga%20Jazzy%20Girl_color.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br />The newest Jazzy Girl has arrived!<br /><br />Shhh! Yoga Jazzy Girl is practicing her breathing and meditating in the classic yoga pose- Tree Pose. Namaste.<br /><br />Print of an original illustration done in ink and then digitally colored. <br /><br /><br /><A HREF="http://ajazwinski.etsy.com">CLICK HERE TO PURCHASE YOGA JAZZY GIRL</a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/34581882-116061968182122462?l=amyjazart.blogspot.com'/></div>Amy Jazhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08647303351271364757noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34581882.post-1160540402887233412006-10-10T21:16:00.000-07:002006-10-10T21:20:02.896-07:00Birthday Jazzy Girl<a href="http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/6227/3739/1600/Birthday%20Jazzy%20Girl_color.jpg"><img style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/6227/3739/320/Birthday%20Jazzy%20Girl_color.jpg" border="0" /></a><br />Here comes Jazzy Girl #3- Birthday Jazzy Girl! She's dressed and ready for the party-she brought you a gift too!<br /><br />Print of an original illustration done in ink and then digitally colored.<br /><br /><a href="http://ajazwinski.etsy.com">CLICK HERE TO PURCHASE PRINTS</a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/34581882-116054040288723341?l=amyjazart.blogspot.com'/></div>Amy Jazhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08647303351271364757noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34581882.post-1160449080975862382006-10-09T19:54:00.000-07:002006-10-09T20:36:37.150-07:00Halloween Jazzy Girl<a href="http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/6227/3739/1600/Halloween%20Jazzy%20Girl_color2.jpg"><img style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/6227/3739/320/Halloween%20Jazzy%20Girl_color2.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><a href="http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/6227/3739/1600/Halloween%20Jazzy%20Girl_color.jpg"></a><br />Here comes Jazzy Girl #2- Halloween Jazzy Girl! She's dressed and ready to go Trick or Treating. She has her trusty cat and a pumpkin too!<br /><br />Print of an original illustration done in ink and then digitally colored.<br /><br />8x10 printed on an 8.5"x11" sheet of HP photo paper, with a white border.<br /><br />Artist signed and dated on back.<br /><br /><br /><a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_item.php?listing_id=535867">CLICK HERE FOR MORE DETAILS</a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/34581882-116044908097586238?l=amyjazart.blogspot.com'/></div>Amy Jazhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08647303351271364757noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34581882.post-1160442010469257112006-10-09T17:55:00.000-07:002006-10-09T18:53:38.976-07:00The Very First "Jazzy Girl"- Winter Jazzy Girl<a href="http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/6227/3739/1600/winter%20jazzy%20girl_color.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/6227/3739/320/winter%20jazzy%20girl_color.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br />I am so excited to offer the very first "Jazzy Girl". My last name is Jazwinski, which is a mouthful, so people often call me by the nickname, Jazzy Girl. When I drew this illustration I thought it was the perfect name for this adorable girl! Keep an eye out for more Jazzy Girls on their way. <br /><br />Print of an original illustration done in ink and then digitally colored. <br /><br /><a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_item.php?listing_id=535529">CLICK HERE FOR DETAILS</a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/34581882-116044201046925711?l=amyjazart.blogspot.com'/></div>Amy Jazhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08647303351271364757noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34581882.post-1160424918546510652006-10-09T13:06:00.000-07:002006-10-09T13:15:18.583-07:00Halloween Sweetie Original ACEO Painting<a href="http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/6227/3739/1600/halloween%20sweetie%20ACEO.0.jpg"><img style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/6227/3739/320/halloween%20sweetie%20ACEO.0.jpg" border="0" /></a><br />Here's my first attempt at drawing and painting an original. Up until now, all my work had incoporated collage items. I'm excited to display my very first original painting!<br /><br />This is an orignal watercolor and acrylic painting done on a 2.5" x 3.5" trading card, otherwise known as an ACEO (Art Cards Editions and Originals).<br /><br />Background paint is a metallic copper paint which doesn't reflect very well in the scan, but it is shiny and sparkly in person.<br /><br />Artist signed and dated on back.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_item.php?listing_id=534576">CLICK HERE TO PURCHASE</a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/34581882-116042491854651065?l=amyjazart.blogspot.com'/></div>Amy Jazhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08647303351271364757noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34581882.post-1160374332704531142006-10-08T23:07:00.000-07:002006-10-08T23:12:54.010-07:00Modern Prince Charming Original Collage<a href="http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/6227/3739/1600/Modern%20Prince%20Charming.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/6227/3739/320/Modern%20Prince%20Charming.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br />Gone is the white horse, the modern Prince Charming saves the day in a silver Mercedes Benz! <br /><br />This is an original mixed media collage on a 5 x 7 gallery wrapped canvas. Media includes acrylic paint, gesso, fabric, paper, and vintage images. <br /><br />Edges of canvas are wrapped in a pretty green ribbon, making this collage ready to hang! <br /><br /><a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_item.php?listing_id=533146">CLICK HERE TO PURCHASE</a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/34581882-116037433270453114?l=amyjazart.blogspot.com'/></div>Amy Jazhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08647303351271364757noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34581882.post-1160270556047206492006-10-07T18:18:00.000-07:002006-10-07T18:22:36.056-07:00Art Magnets are Here!!!<a href="http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/6227/3739/1600/Retail%20Therapy%20magnet.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/6227/3739/200/Retail%20Therapy%20magnet.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><a href="http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/6227/3739/1600/Old%20Friend%20magnet.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/6227/3739/200/Old%20Friend%20magnet.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><a href="http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/6227/3739/1600/Strong%20Child%20magnet.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/6227/3739/200/Strong%20Child%20magnet.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br />You know how I love functional art! The newest additions to my Etsy shop are cute little art magnets, which are small prints of my collages to attach to your refrigerator, filing cabinet, etc. For only $5 bucks a pop, you'd better stock up and get some for Christmas gifts too! ;-) <br /><br /><a href="http://ajazwinski.etsy.com">CLICK HERE TO CHECK 'EM OUT!</a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/34581882-116027055604720649?l=amyjazart.blogspot.com'/></div>Amy Jazhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08647303351271364757noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34581882.post-1160156986308611982006-10-06T10:05:00.000-07:002006-10-07T18:24:11.380-07:00Totally Me- Retail Therapy Collage<a href="http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/6227/3739/1600/Retail%20Therapy.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/6227/3739/320/Retail%20Therapy.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br />This latest collage is so me! In fact, I don't know if I even want to sell it! :-) Retail Therapy is my favorite weekend activity- besides crafting of course! <br /><br />Anyway, this collage is made on a 5 x 7 gallery wrapped canvas. The edges are covered with a pretty yellow ribbon. The collage itself was created using acrylic paint, fabric, vintage images, and paper. It is sealed with an acrylic coating to make this piece last!<br /><br /><a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_item.php?listing_id=529677">CLICK HERE TO PURCHASE</a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/34581882-116015698630861198?l=amyjazart.blogspot.com'/></div>Amy Jazhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08647303351271364757noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34581882.post-1160154283466535672006-10-06T09:42:00.000-07:002006-10-06T10:04:44.103-07:00An Old Friend<a href="http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/6227/3739/1600/Old%20Friend.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/6227/3739/320/Old%20Friend.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br />I tried out a new background technique with this collage. I used Elmer's glue and paint to create the weathered/crackle effect. <br /><br />Created on a 5 x 7 canvas board, this collage was created using glue, paint, gesso, fabric, vintage images, and ribbon. The saying is "it takes a long time to grow an old friend- John Leonard."<br /><br />This collage is also going with me to First Friday, so if it doesn't sell there, look for it in my Etsy shop next week!<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/34581882-116015428346653567?l=amyjazart.blogspot.com'/></div>Amy Jazhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08647303351271364757noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34581882.post-1160152701265824882006-10-06T09:23:00.000-07:002006-10-06T09:38:21.280-07:00Strong Child Collage<a href="http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/6227/3739/1600/Strong%20Child.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/6227/3739/320/Strong%20Child.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br />My latest collage is full of bright colors and sweetness! This adorable little girl says "I'm strong, but I'm not seasoned." The collage is done on a 5 x 7 canvas board, and is made using acrylic paint, vintage images, and paper. <br /><br />She's not yet for sale in my Etsy shop because I'm taking her to the First Friday art event in Phoenix tonight. If she doesn't sell there, she'll be in my Etsy shop next week!<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/34581882-116015270126582488?l=amyjazart.blogspot.com'/></div>Amy Jazhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08647303351271364757noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34581882.post-1160028689973914772006-10-04T23:09:00.000-07:002006-10-04T23:11:29.986-07:00Amy Jaz Art is Now on Flickr!!Well, I've joined the ranks over at Flickr, and set up my own Flickr account! Visit me there at:<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/amyjazart">Amy Jaz Art on Flickr</a><br /><br />Stop by, say hi, leave a comment, and off you go! <br /><br />Next up: Wists!<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/34581882-116002868997391477?l=amyjazart.blogspot.com'/></div>Amy Jazhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08647303351271364757noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34581882.post-1159758671261614072006-10-01T20:06:00.000-07:002006-10-01T20:11:57.683-07:00New Custom Photo Collages<a href="http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/6227/3739/1600/scan0006.jpg"><img style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/6227/3739/320/scan0006.jpg" border="0" /></a><br />Today was my cousin's 20th birthday and to celebrate, I made a custom photo collage. I used an image of her, plus some of her favorite things, nickname, etc to create this unique collage. She absolutely loved it, and it turned out so well that I decided to offer these custom collages for sale in my Etsy shop!<br /><br />The process is completely collaborative, and you will love the end product. These collages make fantastic unique gifts!<br /><br /><a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_item.php?listing_id=512836">Click Here For More Details</a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/34581882-115975867126161407?l=amyjazart.blogspot.com'/></div>Amy Jazhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08647303351271364757noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34581882.post-1158994525984993052006-09-22T23:53:00.000-07:002006-09-22T23:55:25.996-07:00Featured on Etsy!Today my Fairy Land Original Collage was a featured pick on the <a href="http://www.etsy.com">www.etsy.com</a> homepage! I am very excited and honored to have been chosen to be amongt some truly talented artists! What an exciting day!<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/34581882-115899452598499305?l=amyjazart.blogspot.com'/></div>Amy Jazhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08647303351271364757noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34581882.post-1158636078158978232006-09-18T20:18:00.000-07:002006-09-18T20:21:18.160-07:00Fairy Land Original Collage on Canvas<a href="http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/6227/3739/1600/scan0001.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/6227/3739/320/scan0001.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br />"Fairy Land" is an original mixed media collage done on a 6x8 gallery stretched canvas (no staples on the sides). It's ready for hanging- no frame needed! It's perfect for a little girl's room, or for those who love fairies. <br /><br />Materials include an old vintage foreign text (maybe german?) as the background, acrylic paints, glitter, and vintage images. <br /><br /><a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_item.php?listing_id=477467">CLICK HERE TO BUY</a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/34581882-115863607815897823?l=amyjazart.blogspot.com'/></div>Amy Jazhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08647303351271364757noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34581882.post-1158635918465081962006-09-18T20:15:00.000-07:002006-09-22T23:22:28.330-07:00Functional Art<a href="http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/6227/3739/1600/IMG_2178.0.jpg"><img style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/6227/3739/320/IMG_2178.jpg" border="0" /></a><br />I love art that has a functional purpose! Here is an original collage done on a business card case, sealed in resin.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_item.php?listing_id=474319"><br /></a><span style="color:#ff0000;">SOLD</span><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/34581882-115863591846508196?l=amyjazart.blogspot.com'/></div>Amy Jazhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08647303351271364757noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34581882.post-1158525235364059642006-09-17T13:19:00.000-07:002006-09-17T13:33:55.373-07:00She's Not That Into You- Original Collage<a href="http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/6227/3739/1600/loverboy.jpg"><img style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/6227/3739/320/loverboy.jpg" border="0" /></a><br />This collage makes me laugh. At first I was going for a love theme- but when I looked at the picture closely, the woman doesn't seem to be quite into it. I found this great little quote out of an old romance novel, and it all came together quite nicely!<br /><br />"She's Not That Into You" is an original mixed media collage done on a 4x6 stretched canvas. Materials include an old vintage foreign text (maybe german?) as the background, acrylic paints, and vintage images.<br /><br /><br /><a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_item.php?listing_id=473711">CLICK HERE TO PURCHASE</a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/34581882-115852523536405964?l=amyjazart.blogspot.com'/></div>Amy Jazhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08647303351271364757noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34581882.post-1158524366207783952006-09-17T13:14:00.000-07:002006-09-17T13:19:26.216-07:00Bubble Bubble Toil and Trouble Original Collage Art Print<a href="http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/6227/3739/1600/scan0005.1.jpg"><img style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/6227/3739/320/scan0005.1.jpg" border="0" /></a><br />This is my very first attempt at collage! I think it turned out pretty cute. In fact, I'm keeping the original, so only prints are available for sale.<br /><br />This is a print of an original mixed media collage done on a canvas. The print measures 5x7, printed on an 8 1/2 x 11 sheet of high quality photographic paper. The print is signed and dated by artist on the back. Frame it in a black frame for the perfect Halloween decoration!<br /><br /><a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_item.php?listing_id=471349">CLICK HERE TO PURCHASE</a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/34581882-115852436620778395?l=amyjazart.blogspot.com'/></div>Amy Jazhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08647303351271364757noreply@blogger.com0