Irresistible Irises

Irresistible Irises

5.5" x 7.5" hand painted original watercolor on Yupo paper, matted - $85.

acid free, white core mat with foam core backing in an acetate sleeve

fits a standard 8" x 10" frame / Framed - $105.

matted w/ backing $85.00 USD matted / framed / med- wood $105.00 USD

We are staying busy and having a great time visiting with my parents
while they are here in NJ. Mom and I have been doing lots of artwork together.
I made a copy of my Irises for her on Yupo paper and she painted along as I did mine.
Here is her version.

Irises colored by Eve Sandy.

Mom and Dad last week at Grounds for Sculpture

I feel so fortunate to be able to enjoy this quality time together.
Cheers and Happy Spring Everyone!

Announcing a Print Giveaway

ATTENTION ALL SANDY SANDY ART FACEBOOK FANS ...

(To become a fan follow the link above and click on "like" at the top right of the page.)

Win any two of my matted 8" x 10" signed and numbered lithograph prints of your choice from my Etsy shop! (This is a 47 dollar value including the shipping.) Comment below and tell me which titles you would like to win. Then go to facebook and 'Share' this post with your friends and your name will be added to my drawing. I will be giving away two 8" x 10" prints (can be a set or not) from my Etsy shop at 200 Facebook Business Page 'Likes'.

Horse Sundance
Matted 8" x 10" Signed and numbered lithograph print
ready to fit into an 8" x 10" frame
 

(Contest open to residents of the US and Canada)

Good luck and thanks for your interest in my work!

X ♥ O

Happy Mother's Day and a Visit With Mom

Happy Mother's Day to all you Moms!

(animal families included!)

"A mom's hug lasts long after she lets go."

Happy Hydrangea
8" x 10" original watercolor on Yupo paper

Painting Options

matted w/ backing $85.00 USD matted / framed / med- wood $105.00 USD

My folks are visiting from Florida

and I am really enjoying

their company.

I gave mom a manicure and did her hair this afternoon.

Now we're getting ready to head over to my sister's house for a

Mother's Day Bash.

Wishing everyone a joyful day

whatever you have planned!

Thanks for stopping by!

X ♥ O

Jersey Girl Witches

“Never put your faith in a Prince.

When you require a miracle, trust in a Witch.”

~ Catherynne M. Valente

Halloween 2012

Here it is, the first week of May and I'm already 

thinking about Halloween!

Last year, I was decorating in August and even now,

there are witches hanging on my walls.

Witch with a Crow in Hand
Whimsical Witch #1
8" x 10" original watercolor

Painting Options

matted w/ backing $85.00 USD matted / framed / med- wood $105.00 USD

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Full Moon Witch and Cats
Whimsical Witch #2
8" x 10" original watercolor

Painting Options matted w/ backing $85.00 USD matted / framed / med- wood $105.00 USD

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A Witchy Welcome
Whimsical Witches #3
8" x 10" original watercolor

Painting Options

matted w/ backing $85.00 USD matted / framed / med- wood $105.00 USD

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These witches are also available for licensing here.

See My

Halloween Board

on Pinterest.

(Only 177 Days to go you know!)

And Remember Dearie -

“Keep the Magic Alive!”

~Debie Torkellson

Experiment II ~ A Loose Direct Approach to Watercolor

"Experiment, experiment, experiment -

until it finally flows from within you.

It is a hard road. But the result is also

a deep inner satisfaction."

~ Jack Dickerson

Today's transparent watercolor was painted while standing, like my first experiment, directly on Yupo paper without any preliminary pencil lines or even a rough sketch. It was started with a pretty good idea of the desired subject and composition, but I remained flexible while working, listening to what the painting asked for and allowing the piece to evolve without too many preconceived boundaries or restrictions. I am finding this direct approach rather exciting and satisfying.

Hummingbird Happiness 11.5" x 14" original watercolor on Yupo paper 16" x 20" matted - $269. or framed - $299. a.f. white core mat -  foam core backing solid burl-wood frame

Hummingbird Happiness

11.5" x 14" original watercolor on Yupo paper

16" x 20" matted - $269. or framed - $299.

a.f. white core mat -  foam core backing

solid burl-wood frame

Painting Options

dbl. mat w/ backing $269.00 USD dbl. mat / framed $299.00 USD painting only $249.00 USD

I am now offering this painting framed in a burl-wood frame.

(And of course, all my paintings come signed by me, with extras!)

I hope you are having a wonderful weekend! 

The weather here is gorgeous!

Snacking On: Sour Crawlers /  Listening To: Blondie

Now Headed Out To Play With Horses!

What are you up to today? ...

Thanks for stopping by!

X ♥ O

A Gift From Spirit ~ Whitetail Fawns

"In stillness I hear Spirit's voice, not universal clutter." Rev Kathy Graves

A Gift From Spirit

Whitetail Fawn Painting

16" x 20" ~ Double Matted and Framed

silver level ~ original watercolor ~ $399.00

I am posting this older painting here today as part of Leslie Saeta's 30 Day Marketing Challenge.

This was painted while recovering from my injury and is very symbolic in content, design and colors. The green symbolizes growth, abundance and a fresh approach to life. The purple antlers symbolize spiritual development, power and wisdom.

To buy this painting or view more of my older Spirit Art Work, go to my Spirit Art Gallery. See a sample of my burl- wood frames here.

On March 23rd, 2007, I got bucked off my horse in the woods and took my first ever ambulance ride. I landed on my left shoulder and was hoping it was just badly dislocated, but after over three hours in the Emergency Room, I found out I had a broken humerus.There was nothing humorous about it! Fortunately it was the left arm and I was still able to draw and paint during my recovery. My accident provided a great revelation and showed me how important it was to slow down in order to grow spiritually. I have concrete evidence that Universal Guidance was largely at play that day.

That morning while out taking care of the horses, I was presented with two large matching antler sheds at the edge of the woods. They were gifted to me side by side in a most unusual and deliberate placement.They were found on the East side of my property, symbolizing new beginnings. They were facing North which represents wisdom. The number two represents patience and as in all antlered species,the deer's rack is symbolic of antennae which provide heightened perception and a connection to the divine. It was not until my healing got under way that I could see that my accident was truly a powerful gift from spirit.

"Perhaps this is your time to think, to rest, meditation time to learn more oneness with the Universe." ~Jean Kitchens

"Busy keeps us from spirit's whisper." ~ Rev Kathy Graves

Thanks for stopping by.
As always, your comments are most appreciated!

Have a GREAT DAY!!

X ♥ O