Into The Light

"Oh yes! He loved yellow, did good Vincent.

When the two of us were together in Arles, 

both of us insane, we were constantly at war 

over beautiful colors."
~ Paul Gauguin

"Into The Light"
~~~~~~~~16 x 12" Alcohol Ink On Yupo, matted to 20 x 16"~~~~~~~~
~~~~~~~~~~     ~~~After Vincent van Gogh's "Undergrowth"~~     ~~~~~~~~
email: sandy@sandysandy.com for purchase info.

For the past couple of weeks, I seem to be obsessed with Vincent van Gogh's paintings. I've been seeing his works and reading stories about him everywhere online. I really enjoyed working in his color palette and interpreting his painting "The Undergrowth" on ceramic tile, posted here, earlier this month. I decided I wanted to try to paint the piece again only larger and in a vertical format, so here is my second attempt at it. You can see my first painting and Vincent's lovely painting here.

Thank you for your continued friendship and feedback.

Happy creating everyone!

X ♥  O

Do You Doodle?

“Man is so made, 

that he can only find relaxation 

from one kind of labor, 

by taking up another. ”

~ Anatole France

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~"Martini"~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ 
alcohol inks on Yupo paper
● SOLD

I think an important part of the creative process is allowing the "right brain" to dominate and take control of the matters at hand. Too often, I hear that critical "left brain" voicing it's know-it-all opinions when things start to go wrong. The annoying, detractive, subconscious mumblings seem to take pleasure in trying to undermine my intuitive, creative muse.

Nowadays, when I start to hear that destructive chatter, I can usually refocus and settle back into "the zone" fairly quickly. One of the sure fire ways I regroup is to take a deep breath and do a little doodling. Mindful doodling has been proven to relax the mind and encourage creativity. There are many videos and information online on "Zentangle", a somewhat new, more methodized and commercialized form of the art. The truth is, you don't need a kit, a manual or any special supplies to get started. Just look at some of the great doodle art other people are doing out there and get inspired!

This painting started out as an experiment and I thought a probable reject. Near the end, I got a phone call from a friend and started doodling on it with a white pen. After relaxing, doodling and letting the piece tell me what it wanted, I was very happy with the end result. I posted it online yesterday and it is already sold! Yay! Lesson learned. Listen to your intution and get into "the zone". It might just save the day, or at least the painting of the day!

What do you do when that "left critical brain" rears it's ugly head? How do you relax? Can you offer some tips on what works for you?

Thanks for stopping by!

Happy creating!

X ♥  O

Going With The Flow

“Planning is helpful. If you don’t know what you want, you’ll seldom get it. But, no matter how well you plan, you will fare better if you expect the unexpected. The unexpected, by nature, comes unseen, unthought, unenvisioned. All you can do is plan to go unplanned, prepare to be unprepared, make going with the flow part of your agenda, for the most successful among us envision, plan, and prepare, but cast all aside as needed, while those who are unable to go with the flow often suffer, if they survive.” ~ David W. Jones

The Flow of Nature

See specifications and price here.

I've been neglecting my blog lately and I apologize to anyone who looks forward to their regularity. After a hectic October, going with the flow here at The Sandarosa has me enjoying a more relaxed appreciation for life and nature's seasonal glory. Late autumn is a perfect time to reorganize, recharge and reflect. 

I gave my first Alcohol Ink Workshop at the Center for the Arts of Southern NJ on Saturday and it was a huge success! I have been asked to hold another one there and have plans to offer a workshop again in February.

I'm excited to announce that I am publishing my first ever, wall calendar for 2015 ~ FOR THE LOVE OF TREES! It is 8 x 11", printed on glossy card stock and features 20 tree paintings with the quotes that inspired them. They are already on their way and as soon as I receive them, they will go on sale online and at my studio for the introductory price of only $19.99 each! 

A great gift for tree-lovers!

Keep a look out for my calendar announcement.

Quantities are limited!

Thanks for stopping by!

I hope everyone reading this is well and enjoying life.

HUGS

X ♥  O

Final Free Feather Friday Giveaway ~ Friendship Feather #4

"When I sing, I close my eyes. 

If I see a feather, everything is fine." 

~ Sarah Brightman

FREE FEATHER FRIDAY ~ Giveaway #4

W i n this original painting!

~~~ "Friendship Feather IV" ~ 7.5 x 6" / 10" x 8" Matted ~~~  Original Watercolor Painting on Yupo Paper

 ~~~ "Friendship Feather IV" ~ 7.5 x 6" / 10" x 8" Matted ~~~ 

Original Watercolor Painting on Yupo Paper

All you have to do to win this original Rainbow Feather Watercolor on Yupo paper, is LIKE my facebook art page or already be a fan, then comment under the original post on my facebook art page.  Please include the words, "FREE FEATHER" or "I'm In"! You will get an extra entry this week when you sign up for my newsletter or SHARE my post on facebook! Please LMK on your comment if you signed up and/or Shared. The winner will be announced this Friday, 6/27/14, after 10:00 am EST on my facebook art page. It is YOUR RESPONSIBILITY to check back to see if you have won! If I don't hear from the winner within 24 hours of Friday's posting, a new name will be drawn. Open to everyone worldwide! See Sandy Sandy Art on facebook for more details and to sign up. Congratulations to the winner of last week's painting, Willow Wand! Your painting is on its way.

GOOD LUCK EVERYONE!

Please Pay It Forward and share this post!

Thanks so much for stopping by.

Have a great day!

X ♥  O

Free Feather Friday Giveaway ~ Friendship Feather #3

"What art offers is space; 

a certain breathing room for the spirit." 

~ John Updike

FREE FEATHER FRIDAY ~ Giveaway #3

 ~~~ "Friendship Feather III" ~ 7.5 x 6" / 10" x 8" Matted ~~~ 

Original Watercolor Painting on Yupo Paper

All you have to do to win this original Rainbow Feather Watercolor on Yupo paper, is LIKE my facebook art page or already be a fan, then comment under the original post on my facebook art page.  Please include the words, "FREE FEATHER" or "I'm In"! You will get an extra entry this week when you sign up for my newsletter or SHARE my post on facebook! Please LMK on your comment if you signed up and/or Shared. The winner will be announced this Friday, 6/20/14, after 12:00 noon EST on my facebook art page. It is YOUR RESPONSIBILITY to check back to see if you have won! If I don't hear from the winner within 24 hours of Friday's posting, a new name will be drawn. Open to everyone worldwide! See Sandy Sandy Art on facebook for more details and to sign up. Congratulations to the winner of last week's painting, Lola Simonton! Your painting is on its way.

GOOD LUCK EVERYONE!

Please Pay It Forward and share this post!

Thanks so much for stopping by.

Have a great day!

X ♥  O

Free Feather Friday Giveaway ~ Friendship Feather #2

"Painting is poetry that is seen 

rather than felt and 

 poetry is painting that is felt

rather than seen."

~ Leonardo da Vinci

FREE FEATHER FRIDAY ~ Giveaway #2

 ~~~ "Friendship Feather II" ~ 7.5 x 6" / 10" x 8" Matted ~~~ 
Original Watercolor Painting on Yupo Paper

All you have to do to win this original Rainbow Feather Watercolor on Yupo paper, is LIKE my facebook art page or already be a fan, then comment under the original post on my facebook art page.  Please include the words, "FREE FEATHER" or "I'm In"! You will get an extra entry this week when you sign up for my newsletter or SHARE my post on facebook! Please LMK on your comment if you signed up and/or Shared. The winner will be announced this Friday, 6/13/14, after 12:00 noon EST on my facebook art page. It is YOUR RESPONSIBILITY to check back to see if you have won! If I don't hear from the winner within 24 hours of Friday's posting, a new name will be drawn. Open to everyone worldwide! See Sandy Sandy Art on facebook for more details and to sign up. Congratulations to the winner of last week's painting, Sheila Delgado!! Your painting is on its way.

GOOD LUCK EVERYONE!

It has been an action packed week with family visiting from out of town. We have been very busy! The first day we went to Grounds For Sculpture in Hamilton, NJ. There is a wonderful retrospective exhibit there through September 21st. We had a blast! I plan to go back at least one more time before it is over.

Sandy Sandy with her (almost) birthday buddy.

On Wednesday and Thursday, I head back up to NYC for two more demos sponsored by Legion Paper. Check out my new demo slideshow here. They really are great fun. 

I would love to meet you there!

Thanks so much for stopping by.
Have a great day!

X ♥  O