House Heads and Blood Sucking Santas

This morning was spent painting tiny houses on top of people's heads. Also put the finishing touches on my Blood Sucking Santa piece for the "He Sees You When You're Sleeping" creepy Santa show coming up at Junc Dec.3rd.
It's been a super busy couple of months for me, so I'm looking forward to relaxing a little after my shows at La Luz and C.A.V.E.
I have some group shows in the works for this upcoming year, there should be a lot of fun ones...stay tuned...

“Art, if you loved it, was worth any amount of unhappiness and pain.”
–Caleb and Camille Fang

CAVE Gallery Show SOLD OUT

A HUGE Thank You to everyone who made this a SOLD OUT show!
It was wonderful to spend the night in such great company, artists, collectors, and friends. Thanks to Tanya and Patrick for everything!! You two sure know how to put on a great show!!
Here are a few shots from the night, and a write up on Hi-Fructose about the show:
http://www.hifructose.com/the-blog/1905-november-group-show-at-cave-gallery.html

CAVE Gallery 4 Person Show

Venice Beach, CA (November 11th, 2011) — C.A.V.E. Gallery presents a 4 person exhibit, featuring Megz Majewski, Jasmine Worth, Jasmine Hernandez, and Young Chun. Please join us this Friday, November 11th, from 6-10 pm, for the opening reception!
All of my pieces for the show have sold, except for one, so grab it while you can!!

"FingerBones"
8x10 oil on masonite
$650

IN THE MAIN GALLERY - NEW WORKS BY: Megz Majewski * Jasmine Worth * Jason Hernandez * Young Chun
OPENING RECEPTION:
Friday, November 11th, 6 - 10pm
All Artists will be attendance

Artwork Preview: http://cavegallery.net/index.php?option=com_joomgallery&func=viewcategory&catid=40&Itemid=30

CAVE Gallery
1108 Abbot Kinney Boulevard
Venice CA 90291

Pics from La Luz 25

I had a great time at the La Luz 25 opening! A huge thank you to everyone at La Luz for everything you all do. The book is beautiful, if you haven't already picked up a copy, they are available here: http://www.amazon.com/Luz-Jesus-25-Little-Gallery/dp/0867197641/ref=sr_1_5?ie=UTF8&qid=1320959005&sr=8-5
There are some great shots and write ups from the night, including an article in the LA Weekly with a nice shot of my piece "Collector of the Dead" http://blogs.laweekly.com/stylecouncil/2011/11/la_luz_de_jesus_gallerys_25_ye.php
Here are some shots from the night:

LA LUZ de JESUS 25th Anniversary Masters Exhibition

Hello Friends,
Please join us for the La Luz de Jesus Gallery 25th Anniversary Masters Exhibition, with two opening nights, November 4th & 5th, from 8pm-11pm
This one should not be missed!!

Billy Shire celebrates 25 years with huge group exhibition & book

Opening receptions: November 4 & 5, 8–11 PM

To celebrate 25 years of groundbreaking art shows, Billy Shire presents his biggest event ever: La Luz de Jesus 25, a major retrospective exhibition and companion book. The show, offering work by more than 260 artists who have exhibited at the gallery over the years, is so extensive that Shire has split it into two parts, each with two opening nights. As you can see from the list below, the participating artists are a veritable Who's Who of art world luminaries. This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to see all these amazing artists together in one show.

The book, La Luz de Jesus 25: The Little Gallery That Could, features images of all the art in the show, a personal anecdote about Shire and the gallery written by each artist, essays by La Luz gallery directors and a foreword by Shire. The book is much more than a simple record of this remarkable exhibition. Together, the images and essays present a history of La Luz de Jesus through the eyes of the artists whose careers are intertwined with Shire and his gallery.

For purchase questions or for more information, please contact gallery director Matt Kennedy at info@laluzdejesus.com.

SANTA MUERTE MUSIC & ARTS FESTIVAL 2011

Hello All,
I will be participating in the SANTA MUERTE MUSIC & ARTS FESTIVAL 2011 at Sacred Machine Gallery in Tucson, AZ.
October 28th - December 31st, 2011
Opening Reception Friday, October 28th, 2011, 7:00 p.m. - Midnight

The Finest World Renowned Artists come together to celebrate
the unique spirit of the Southwest and its mysterious traditions.
An invitational curated by Paula Catherine Valencia and
Daniel Martin Diaz.

Chris Mars (Minneapolis) Daniel Martin Diaz (Tucson) Dave Cooper (Canada) Jason D'Aquino (Brooklyn) Craig LaRotonda (Buffalo) Bob Dob (Los Angeles) Norbert Kox (Wisconsin) Fred Stonehouse (Milwaukee) Robert Palacios (Los Angeles) Paul Barnes (Scotland, UK) Nicoletta Ceccoli (Italy) Michael Page (San Francisco) Scott Holloway (Massachusetts) Jennybird Alcantara (San Francisco) Nathan Ota (Los Angeles) Derek Nobbs (North Pole, AK) Jasmine Worth (San Diego) Matthew Couper (New Zealand) Elizabeth Frank (Tucson) Robert Steven Connett (Los Angeles) Femke Hiemstra (Netherlands) Brian Despain (Michigan) Raudiel Sañudo (Mexico) Rhod Lauffer (Tucson)

Sacred Machine
245 E. Congress Suite 123
Tucson, Arizona 85701

New Piece "Flowers and Skulls" SOLD

"Flowers and Skulls"
5x7 oil on masonite
SOLD

Piece for La Luz 25th Anniversary Show SOLD

"Collector of the Dead" 10x8 oil on masonite

Hi All!
So happy to announce that my piece for the La Luz de Jesus 25th Anniversary Masters Exhibition has SOLD. I hope you will come down for opening night, Nov. 4th & 5th
I hear there will be a book of the exhibition, more details on that as soon as I get them. :D

http://www.laluzdejesus.com/shows/2011/LaLuz_XXV_1/Worth.htm

Billy Shire celebrates 25 years of groundbreaking art shows with his biggest event ever: La Luz de Jesus 25, a major retrospective exhibition and companion book. The show, which features work by more than 270 artists who have exhibited at the gallery over the years, is so extensive that Shire has split it into two parts, each with two opening nights: part 1 opens October 7 & 8, and part 2 opens November 4 & 5.

'Together Forever' closing night at La Luz de Jesus

The "Together Forever" show at La Luz de Jesus has come to end. A big thank you to everyone for making this a Sold Out show! Opening night was a blast, and I'm so happy to report that the show was a big success in every way. I'll be seeing all of you soon again at the La Luz de Jesus Gallery 25th Anniversary Masters Exhibition, with two opening nights November 4th and 5th!

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"Together Forever" Show recap and pics

A huge Thank You to everyone who made it out for the Together Forever show opening at La Luz De Jesus. I had lots and lots of fun, I met so many great people, and I sure did sell a lot of work. There are still a couple of pieces available I think, so get on em if you want em.
David and I drove up for the show right smack in the middle of rush hour, which shall henceforth be known as "mistake number one", it took us roughly 3.5 hours to make the (normally) 2 hour drive to Hollywood. We then ate at one of the worst restaurants I have ever been to (I have since been told to never ever eat at any restaurant in LA that has the word "Vegan" in the name)so that can henceforth be known as "mistake number two". Attempting to park on Hollywood blvd after 8pm is apparently a near impossible feat, "mistake number three". But all the learning experiences aside, the show itself more than made up for it. I was able to meet and chat with a few artists whose work I admire, was able to catch up with some people I haven't seen in a long time, and I had the pleasure of meeting a few people who own pieces of my work. A big thanks to my BFFs Paige and Michelle for braving the SD to LA commute on a Friday to support my show. Here are a few pics from the night:

Myself and art collector Alma (Bebe)



Myself and La Luz curator Matt Kennedy



Myself and David at the show


The wall of my work early on in the night


Other pics from the night HERE from Coagula.com

*LESS THAN A WEEK AWAY* La Luz de Jesus Presents: "Together Forever"

Hello Friends,
I hope to see you at the upcoming opening of "Together Forever", my latest show at La Luz de Jesus Gallery.
I am pleased to tell you that several pieces have sold from the online preview, and there are still pieces available for purchase, so please check out the preview online if you can't make it to opening night, August 5th.
Preview the show: http://laluzdejesus.com/shows/2011/Worth/Worth2011.htm

***New Pieces Added to Preview*** Preview show here: http://laluzdejesus.com/shows/2011/Worth/Worth2011.htm

Hello Friends,
I am happy to say that three pieces have sold so far from the online preview of "Together Forever" at La Luz de Jesus Gallery. Opening night is August 5th, I hope to see many of you there!
More pieces will be added to the preview soon, I will be sure to send out a link as soon as they are up.
Hope you are all enjoying your 4th of July weekend!



Please join us August 5th, 8pm-11pm for "Together Forever" Hope to see you there!

La Luz de Jesus Gallery
4633 Hollywood Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90027
www.LaLuzdeJesus.com
Artist Reception: Friday, August 5th; 8-11 PM

Jasmine Worth's latest collection is titled Together Forever. In this series she's focused on the obvious (and sometimes not so obvious) interconnectedness of people; the ways our associations shape our lives, whether beneficial or parasitic, enriching and fulfilling or codependent and detrimental. In many ways we are the sum of those we encounter. Sometimes these encounters lead to lifelong bonds, and sometimes the briefest connection can have surprisingly lasting effects. It is these interconnected relationships and intertwining of lives that pair the focus in Together Forever –works exploring the ways in which others shape who we are.

Jasmine Worth crafts scenes from fairytales gone awry—swirling seamlessly between the sweet and surreal, inevitably dipping into the valley of the morbid. She studied formally at Watts Atelier as well as Studio 2nd Street in Encinitas, CA, and earned her BFA from the Laguna College of Art and Design. While she possesses the credentials, the product of her toils clearly pours from the cobwebbed corners of her mind, not the classroom. Her paintings—a cabaret of vibrant hues—are a blend of soft textures and colorful characters, juxtaposed against gloomy themes. Created in her home of San Diego, Jasmine combines dark influences and subtle-yet-serious undertones with raw artistic talent and a rarely seen creativity. Her work exudes a strong bearing of individuality, manifested through characters that speak almost vocally and give a new element of depth to an otherwise two dimensional medium. Each scene tells a story and every story is as diverse in emotion as it is in appearance

3 pieces SOLD from online preview

Hello Friends,
I am happy to say that three pieces have sold so far from the online preview of "Together Forever" at La Luz de Jesus Gallery. Opening night is August 5th, I hope to see many of you there!
More pieces will be added to the preview soon, I will be sure to send out a link as soon as they are up.
Hope you are all enjoying your 4th of July weekend!
http://laluzdejesus.com/shows/2011/Worth/Worth2011.htm

Preview for "Together Forever" at La Luz de Jesus Gallery

Preview up for "Together Forever" 7 Person show at La Luz de Jesus Gallery:
http://laluzdejesus.com/shows/2011/Worth/Worth2011.htm

Artist Reception: Friday, August 5th; 8-11 PM

Jasmine Worth's latest collection is titled Together Forever. In this series she's focused on the obvious (and sometimes not so obvious) interconnectedness of people; the ways our associations shape our lives, whether beneficial or parasitic, enriching and fulfilling or codependent and detrimental. In many ways we are the sum of those we encounter. Sometimes these encounters lead to lifelong bonds, and sometimes the briefest connection can have surprisingly lasting effects. It is these interconnected relationships and intertwining of lives that pair the focus in Together Forever –works exploring the ways in which others shape who we are.

Interview on Tara Krebs' Blog

I've had the honor of being interviewed by fellow artist Tara Krebs! Please check out her blog to read the interview, and take a peek at her work while you're there, it's really great!
http://tarakrebs.tumblr.com/

7 Person Show at La Luz de Jesus Gallery

Hello Friends,
I am very excited to announce my upcoming 7 Person Show at La Luz de Jesus Gallery!
Featuring the work of Jessicka Addams, Walt Hall,Derek Harrison,
Rodolfo Loaiza, Miso, Click Mort, and Jasmine Worth

Opening Reception: Friday, August 5th, 8-11 pm

La Luz De Jesus Gallery
7 Person Show
August 5th, 2011
4633 Hollywood Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90027

New Piece "OakSeer"

Here is a sneak preview of my new piece "OakSeer"
It is 8x10, oil on masonite.

C.A.V.E. Gallery "3 Year Anniversary Group Show"

Please come out and celebrate the 3 year anniversary of C.A.V.E. Gallery on May 14th, 2011, with a group show featuring over 40 artists!
C.A.V.E. Gallery
1108 Abbot Kinney Blvd.
Venice Beach, CA 90291

Artists Help Japan

I did this ema for the "Artists Help Japan" project, curated by Christina Conway. Get some original art and help a good cause! Read more about the project here: http://give2asia.org/?p=7533
Each artist participating in the Artists Help Japan project was given the assignment to create an “ema”. Ema are traditional small Japanese wooden tablets left at shrines with an image on one side, and a wish or a prayer on the other. To help Japan relief efforts, and to spread awareness, support and hope, artists are creating ema with their own positive heartfelt imagery for auction to benefit Artists Help Japan Earthquake and Tsunami Relief Fund at Give2Asia.
Bid here: http://cgi.ebay.com/Artists-Help-Japan-Jasmine-Worth-Ema-ORIGINAL-ART-/120712687870?pt=Art_Paintings&hash=item1c1b0970fe

Nesting Doll Show at Rothick House

Hello Friends,
The nesting doll show is nearly upon us! Please join us Saturday, April 9th at Rothick Haus for this modern artist interpretation of the classic nesting doll.
Here are my Nesting Dolls for the show, entitled "The Three Fates" $500 Please contact Rothick Haus with any purchase inquiries. :)
Rothick Art Haus
Custom Nesting Doll Show
April 9th, 2011
170 S. Harbor Blvd
Anaheim, CA 92805

ORGANICA Group Show Pics

Hi Friends,
Thanks to everyone who came out to the ORGANICA Group Show at Junc Gallery. We had a full house & lots of sales!
Here are some pics from the night:
Dewey, Jeffrey, & Me
My piece "Oak Seer"
Art by Lindy, Susie, & Cassie
Artist Kristina Deak & Me
Junc owner Jeffrey Parish & Me
Art from the show
Dewey & Me
Art by Kristina Deak & Jodi Parker (SOLD)

7 Person Show at La Luz de Jesus Gallery

Hello Friends,
I've got some big news! My friends at La Luz have asked me back to show with them in a 7 person featured show in August of 2011. This show will be big. More details to come... :)

The Rothick Art Haus NESTING DOLL show will be opening soon!
This should be a great show, with artists personal interpretations of the Russian Nesting Doll. A contemporary take on a traditional medium. Come check it out April 9th from 7 to 11pm at Rothick Art Haus in Anaheim, CA.

Rothick Art Haus
Custom Nesting Doll Show
April 9th, 2011
170 S. Harbor Blvd
Anaheim, CA 92805

Interview with NUG Magazine now online

Hello Friends,
A big thanks to the nice people over at Nug Magazine for this interview. They asked a lot of great questions that were fun to answer.
The two page interview with Nug Magazine is now online, and in hard copy. For any of you that live in the Southern CA area, copies of Nug are available in most smoke shops. If you don't live in Southern CA, check out the link:
http://nugmag.com/2011/02/local-artist-jasmine-worth/

"Everything But the Kitschen Sync" Group Show at La Luz de Jesus

"Everything But the Kitschen Sync"
Annual Group Show
Volume 14

La Luz de Jesus Gallery
March 4-27, 2011

Hello Friends,
I will have 3 pieces in the upcoming "Everything But the Kitschen Sync" Group Show at La Luz de Jesus Gallery!
The three pieces in the show are the "Wyrd Sisters", available at $125 through the gallery, please contact Matt Kennedy of La Luz for purchase inquiries. :)

Show preview here: http://laluzdejesus.com/shows/2011/Kitschen-Sync2011/03_KitschenSync2011.htm

Hope to see some of you at the opening on March 4th, 2011!!


"Everything But the Kitschen Sync"

ORGANICA Art Show at Junc

Hello Friends,
I am excited to announce the first Art show in the new Junc location!
We are still on Fern St., and we are still part of the fun South Park Walkabouts, we are just one store front down with a little more elbow room and a more Organic look. To celebrate this move we have named out new show "Organica" where artists will take inspiration from nature in creating their art.
Please join us opening night!!