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If you live in Northern Colorado consider visiting this show in person. Book a reservation- last day June 27th. I have always enjoyed seeing the mask show with friends and family. It is wonderful to see the masks in person and try to figure out the artists process and concept with a friend. See for yourself. 6 days left to see the Mask show at the museum. Open Admission Day You can find out more about on the Museum’s facebook page. https://www.facebook.com/events/644523242939607/ The 360 presentation wonderful. All the effort in the world was put into making this show as sculptural and 3D as possible in the online world. Bids are being accepted until June 28th. The online virtual tour is amazing. https://app.bidcoz.com/moafc/masks #Masks2020 #Masksartist #MoAFC #onlineauction #Artist2Artist #FineArt#FortCollins #NorthernColorado . . . . . . #Photography #education #JillPMottPhotography #Photography #fortcollins #camera #lenses #art #film #negatives #arteducation #vintagecameras #assemblage #steampunk #photographersart (at Museum of Art Fort Collins) https://www.instagram.com/p/CBwNIe4jHPk/?igshid=fyrixcegzbev

Artist2Artist Virtual House Concert Tonight at 6:30pm Join us tonight for a special concert that will feature Zoom interviews with 8 Masks artists by Franklin Taggart, a reading from her new book Bursts of Brilliance for a Creative Life by noted local author Teresa Funke and musical interludes by guitarist Antonio Lopez. Participating Masks artists: Mark Rosoff Danny Feig-Sandoval Bob Coonts Yasmine Haldeman Alison Dickson Sabina Newton Jill P. Mott Lenina Olivas Please plan on joining us online on our Facebook page right at 6:30pm for the premiere! . . . . . . #Masks2020 #Masksartist #MoAFC #onlineauction #Artist2Artist #FineArt#FortCollins #NorthernColorado #Photography #education #JillPMottPhotography #Photography #fortcollins #camera #lenses #art #film #negatives #arteducation #vintagecameras #assemblage #steampunk #photographersart (at Museum of Art Fort Collins) https://www.instagram.com/p/CALmtMsDmy-/?igshid=16ue4xvh7u2o8

The auction is open! Please plan on joining us online for the premiere! I am so lucky to have a captive audience and humbled to be a featured as a mask artist this this year in the 16th annual Mask Exhibition at the Museum of Art Fort collins. Franklin Taggart and MOA have collaborated to produced a wonderful video featuring eight mask artists in their studios. Join us the evening of May 14 at 6:30pm when we will post a digital premiere of our popular Artist2Artist House Concerts. This special concert will feature Zoom interviews with 8 Masks artists by Franklin Taggart, a reading from her new book Bursts of Brilliance for a Creative Life by noted local author Teresa Funke and musical interludes by guitarist Antonio Lopez. Participating Masks artists: Mark Rosoff Danny Feig-Sandoval Bob Coonts Yasmine Haldeman Alison Dickson Sabina Newton Jill P. Mott Lenina Olivas The Artist2Artist concerts are designed to bring an enhanced experience of both art and music to those who attend. Just like in our live concerts, the upcoming concert video will include interviews with participating artists and our featured musician, Antonio Lopez. Throughout the production you be able to see all of the masks from this years show, along with in-depth looks at masks from those artists who have volunteered to be interviewed. Artist interviews will alternate with music performances for an inspiring and memorable experience. Please plan on joining us online for the premiere! @MoAFortCollins #Masks2020 #Masksartist #MoAFC #onlineauction #Artist2Artist #FineArt #OriginalMusic #FortCollins #NorthernColorado For more information please visit the Museum of Art Fort Collins. https://app.bidcoz.com/moafc/masks https://moafc.org/event/5-14-virtual-artist2artist-concert/ #Masks2020 #Masksartist #MoAFC #onlineauction #Artist2Artist #FineArt#FortCollins #NorthernColorado . . . . #Photography #education #JillPMottPhotography #Photography #fortcollins #camera #lenses #art #film #negatives #arteducation #vintagecameras #assemblage #steampunk #photographersart (at Fort Collins, Colorado) https://www.instagram.com/p/CAGdCfHAQ5w/?igshid=1uomageu41d9w

It has been fun sharing my mask making journey with you. The highlight of mask making for me is having the opportunity to explore and experiment with new techniques. In the process I hope I will discover something new I can share with students and fellow artists. Tomorrow, Wednesday, May 6th the Museum of Art Fort Collins will officially open the online bidding for the 16th Annual Mask Exhibition. Watch this space for the link tomorrow https://www.facebook.com/MoAFortCollins You will be able to see my finished mask and a wonderful short video that really helps to give the viewer insight into the 3D effect of the mask in the show. You will also be able to register to bid on masks. There are plenty of opportunities to take one of these incredible masks home. This year’s exhibits has over 215 unique masks. I am honored to be a featured artist and part of the “Artists to Artist Masks Concert” hosted by Franklin Taggart and MOA. I would like to cordially invite you to the Museums and Watch party on May 14th 6:30pm Mountain Time- Details TBA So many areas of our lives are effected by this pandemic and sadly art, art education, and art funding will take a big hit. This year when you are dispersing your goodwill and attention please think about supporting the arts as it provides us with creative freedom and inspiration. The value of art only increase during this challenging time. Please know that you can show your support by attending online shows, auctions, and virtual museum tours. You can feel contacted by engaging with artists through online chats and giving feedback through social media. Most importantly you can bring more art into your life by allowing yourself to play and experiment. I have plenty to share, we can play together. This journey may be long, and art is a good companion to have along with you on the way. . . . . . #Masks2020 #Masksartist #MoAFC #onlineauction #Artist2Artist #FineArt #NorthernColorado #masksmatter #moamasksmatter #artmuseum #fortcollinsartists #museumofartsfortcollins #supportlocal #Photography #education #JillPMottPhotography #Photography #fortcollins #camera #lenses #art #film #negatives #arteducation #vintagecam (at Fort Collins, Colorado) https://www.instagram.com/p/B_0x8x5D576/?igshid=3ozajuxsm41k

Breaking out my supplies to demonstrate the different techniques I used during the process of making my mask has reignited my focus to working on small mini canvases with a photography theme. It really is eye-opening to see how sculptural film and negatives can be. The shape of the mask is different every year and many of us who are 2D artists forces us to think quite differently, which I love. Shape and contrast influences. . . . . #Masks2020 #Masksartist #MoAFC #onlineauction #Artist2Artist #FineArt#FortCollins #NorthernColorado #Photography #education #JillPMottPhotography #Photography #fortcollins #camera #lenses #art #film #negatives #arteducation #vintagecameras #assemblage #steampunk #photographersart (at Museum of Art Fort Collins) https://www.instagram.com/p/B_x3AK6Dx28/?igshid=6dpa3fuxoq4e

Metal, light, and ceramic- adhesives a sticky situation. The following videos will show you some of techniques I explored while making my mask. This series of posts will give you perspective into my mask making process for the 2020 Mask Fundraising event for the Museum of Art Fort Collins. I submitted my mask in December 2019 after working on it for months, exploring options and playing with different techniques. This is my third year as a mask artist and this mask was definitely my most challenging.This year’s mask was a real community effort as I could not have completed it without my peeps. Masks are auctioned off every year to raise money for the museum This year the mask auction will online and open May 6th. Which is when I will reveal my finished mask. In the meantime please enjoy my series of posts. For more information about the masks check out the museum of Art Fort Collins Facebook page and stay tuned here to find out more about the exciting Watch Party that will take you into the studios of some of the mask artists-including me. Check out some of my other short videos of my mask making process on Youtube at youtube.com/jillpmottphotography Please subscribe for the latest videos. . . . . #mask #focmasks #moafc #eventfundraiser #thisisliving #Photography #focart #thisisliving #Photography #education #JillPMottPhotography #Photography #fortcollins #camera #lenses #art #slidemounts #slides #vintagecameras #assemblage #steampunk #photographersart #Masks2020 #Masksartist #MoAFC #onlineauction #Artist2Artist #FineArt#FortCollins #NorthernColorado (at Fort Collins, Colorado) https://www.instagram.com/p/B_nhgmZDgxD/?igshid=9u5z54zx88e7

Isn’t she a beauty? It was clear from the beginning that this camera would be the center piece of the mask. An old Kodak with so much character and history. Another layer to to the mask. . . . #everydayColorado #mask #focmasks #moafc #eventfundraiser #thisisliving #Photography #focart #thisisliving #Photography #education #fortcollins #camera #lenses #art #kodak #vintagecameras #assemblage #steampunk #photographersart #jillpmottphotography #coloradophotographer #thisislivingfortcollins #lifestylephotographer #fortcollinsphotographer #nocophotographer (at Fort Collins, Colorado) https://www.instagram.com/p/B_N4j2YDDSf/?igshid=1sz5s2t494hwx

Power tools, destruction and big ideas! I had a lot of big ideas with this mask and it quickly became clear that I would need advice from those in my community with any kinds of Engineering, shop, production, construction power tool experience. 1-destruction of the cameras and accessories for parts. My original idea was to cover the mask in camera parts Taking apart cameras and getting enough tiny pieces to cover a mask turned out to not be fun or efficient Camera deconstruction-collecting parts for my mask. I also had to hire some additional muscle to help me try and pry open cameras. I had a rough idea that it was possible to drill through ceramic— but of course the fear is always cracking or breaking the mask. Slicing through the camera with a big a… saw was pretty exciting, although sacrilegious. What I love about making masks every year is that I can experiment with different art forms and materials. Although I did’t use many pieces from the camera in my mask; these little guys just found their perfect home. Please check out some of my behind the scenes videos on my Youtube channel at jillpmottphotography https://www.youtube.com/jillpmottphotography Please subscribe! . . . . . #mask #focmasks #moafc #eventfundraiser #thisisliving #focart #2020mask #thisisliving #Photography #education #JillPMottPhotography #fortcollins #camera #lenses #art #artisttalk #pentex #powertools #fixcameras #vintagecameras #assemblage #steampunk #photographersart (at Museum of Art Fort Collins) https://www.instagram.com/p/B_LGVQXDC4G/?igshid=tl2k9u8ieixf