Gifts That Keep Giving

"Everyone has a gift for something,

even if it is the gift of just

being a good friend."
~ Marian Anderson

It is getting down to the wire for holiday gift shopping!

There is less than a week before Christmas and Hanukkah is now in full swing. 

Many people are now scrambling to find that elusive, perfect gift.

The gift that keeps giving isn't usually readily available at a store, however.

The perpetual gift is the present that will outlast the present and it often requires

more thought and insight as to how the recipient may benefit.

I have issued quite a few personalized gift certificates

so far this holiday season and suspect that the rush isn't over just yet.

And there are still a couple of spots available for my
Pre-Pay January Studio Classes.

“Education is not the filling of a pail, but the lighting of a fire.”
– Wiliam Butler Yeats

See more about getting your own personalized gift certificates

for art, calendars, supplies and instruction, in any amount here.

Thanks So Much for Stopping By

And Happy Holidays!

X ♥  O

Throw Some Paint On!

“Life is a blank canvas,

and you need to throw all the paint on it you can.”

~ Danny Kaye

10 x 8" matted alcohol ink painting on Yupo

We had an awesome abstract workshop here last weekend.

Everyone is all psyched up and ready to paint more abstracts in alcohol ink!

Click here to see a close up of some the awesome ink art that was created!

And remember ...

“Life is either a daring adventure or nothing.”

~ Helen Keller

X ♥  O

Your World Is What You Make It

"When we are aligned with your purpose, there is an inexhaustible source of energy.

You never get tired, and you do everything with a sense of joy.

It's actually effortless ... it's a flow."

~ Dennis Kucinich

'Energized' - Alcohol Ink on Hardboard - • Sold

Prints of this sold original are available here.

A Couple of spots are still available for this weekend's

Alcohol Ink Abstract Workshop at Sandarosa Studio!

"The more you lose yourself

in something bigger than yourself,

the more energy you will have."

~ Norman Vincent Peale

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The Artistic Vision

The vision must be followed by the venture.

It is not enough to stare up the steps;

we must step up the stairs." 

~ Vance Havner

The Hummingbirds Are Here!!

Only 9 days to Mother's Day!

Give the gift of love that outlasts the present!!

The Spring Session Starts on May 14th.

Week - 2  Hummingbirds is going to carry you into the joy of the right-brain shift and of
really seeing value and better understanding color. Introducing more tools and inking
techniques along with some basic drawing lessons.  See More ....

Included in week two are four complete step by step bird lessons
(3 hummingbirds and a cardinal), 27 videos, 19 PDF print outs,
access to view or purchase the starter kit, Blick U supply list and printouts,
all resource links - for one full year, and a lifetime membership
in the private FUNdamentals of alcohol ink facebook group.
More Week Two Details and Supply List ...

Check out the many options and see what people are saying about this course!

Happy Creating!

LOVE PUTS JOY IN THE HEART

Awaken The Joy!

"It is the supreme art of the teacher  to

awaken joy in creative expression and knowledge."

~ Albert Einstein

Getting excited about this weekend's Spring Alcohol Ink Workshop here at the Sandarosa.

I have done numerous test demos, trying to whittle my time down to 30 minutes.

Here are the steps taken to achieve the dark background on this one. 

"I'm convinced that the best way to learn is by teaching."

~ John Ferrie

Have a great weekend and Happy Spring!

Spring Is In The Air!

"Those who dwell among the beauties and mysteries

of the earth are never alone or weary of life."

  ~ Rachel Carson

April 9th- Sandarosa Studio Workshop

Celebrate Spring - Get Creative and Play!

See the slideshow from this workshop here.

"Nature is my medicine."  ~ Sara Moss-Wolfe

Thanks for stopping by and
Happy Creating!

The Trees Are Not Serious

“Take hold of your own life.
See that the whole existence is celebrating.
These trees are not serious, these birds are not serious.
The rivers and the oceans are wild,
and everywhere there is fun,
everywhere there is joy and delight.
Watch existence, listen to the existence 

and become part of it.”
― Osho

30 Paintings in Alcohol Ink by Sandy Sandy - Jan. 2017

As some of you who follow my work already know, I've been knee deep this month in creating #30paintingsin30days. I decided to revisit the theme of my very first 30 in 30 back in January of 2013 - Paintings Inspired by Quotes About Trees.

You can see each one of my 2017 alcohol ink paintings close-up on my website blog.

And some of my favorites have already sold, YAY! 

The 30 in30 is a great way to jump start the year! This is the 9th one and 

I highly recommend it if you're not afraid of a little pressure!

Now I'm looking forward to painting something other than trees!

Happy creating!

Thanks for stopping by. Hugs and Happiness!

X ♥  O

Yupo Demo Opportunity

ARTIST OPPORTUNITY - We are looking for someone who's somewhat accomplished with watercolor and/or alcohol ink on YUPO paper who lives in the Salt Lake City, UT area. If you are interested in a paid demo opportunity, at the NAMTA (National Art Materials Trade Show), please send a few samples of your work to me at: ssandyssan@gmail.com. Thanks.

Alcohol Ink on Yupo paper by Sandy Sandy

Day 25 - 30 Paintings In 30 Days - Only 5 days to go! 

See all images for the January 2017 Challenge here.

There are still two spots open for my Feb. 5th Alcohol Ink Studio Workshop.

See details here.

“We often miss opportunity because

it's dressed in overalls and looks like work”
― Thomas A. Edison

Thanks for stopping by. Hugs and Happiness!

X ♥  O

Live Your Life's Purpose

“You are one thing only. You are a Divine Being.

An all-powerful Creator. You are a Deity in jeans

and a t-shirt, and within you dwells the infinite 

wisdom of the ages and the sacred creative force 

of All that is, will be and ever was.”
~ Anthon St. Maarten

I am so happy to see so many peaceful demonstrations around the country this weekend.  A heartfelt thanks to all the caring women, men and children who participated. We have come so far, to turn back the clocks on knowledge and compassion in place of misinformation and fear.

I am still participating in the 30 Paintings in 30 Days Challenge and have painted and posted 22 tree paintings in alcohol ink so far. You can see my daily entries on my website blog here.

First 20 Trees in the 30 in 30 Painting Challenge

  
There are only two weeks left before my Valentines Alcohol Ink Playshop!

I still have three spots available and I am keeping the Early Bird Discount Price until it's filled.

I have some very special projects planned and of course, there's all the usual extras!

"You can do anything if you want it enough.”
~ Cherise Sinclair

Thanks for stopping by. Hugs and Happiness!

X ♥  O

Learning Is A Treasure

"You don’t understand anything

until you learn it more than one way."

~ Marvin Minsky

The FUNdamentals of Alcohol Ink - January 2017

The FUNdamentals videos are short and to the point. There are no long, boring demos or lectures on theory. Through various demos, you'll see that there is no one way to paint or one style. The lessons presented here encourage you to find your own way, your own voice and your own joy in painting what you love. Registration for the January 2017 Session closes December 18, 2016!

• Learn How To Create A Variety Of Backgrounds From Smooth and Varied To Abstract.

View My Last Pre-Course Sample Demo Video here.

"Learning is like rowing upstream: not to advance is to drop back."

 ~ Chinese Proverb


One Day Only - Black Friday Sale

“Who you are tomorrow begins with what you do today.”
 ~ Tim Fargo 

Get 1/3 Off - One Day Only - 11/25/16

Remove stress and have FUN!

Take advantage of the Pre-Launch BLACK FRIDAY SALE

on the January 2017 FUNdamentals of Alcohol Ink E-Course

Get 1/3 off the regular price of registration

ONE DAY ONLY!

Get more details HERE.

November 25th - ALL DAY to closing at midnight

Sign up to receive updates, prices and resources.

Registration Closes Tonight!

“Who you are tomorrow begins with what you do today.” ~ Tim Fargo      

If you don't enroll, how many of your questions will go unanswered?
How many times will you be frustrated or do something the hard way?

  Take the stress out of creating and have FUN in The FUNdamentals of Alcohol Ink E-Course. Registration Closes SOON for this highly anticipated E-Course!

Learn.Love.Create

“Love is a feeling completely bound up with color,

like thousands of rainbows superimposed

one on top of the other.”

~ Paulo Coelho

"There's a calm surrender to the rush of day
When the heat of a rolling world can be turned away
An enchanted moment, and it sees me through
It's enough for this restless warrior just to be with you

And can you feel the love tonight
It is where we are
It's enough for this wide eyed wanderer
That we got this far
And can you feel the love tonight
How it's laid to rest
It's enough to make kings and vagabonds
Believe the very best

There's a time for everyone if they only learn
That the twisting kaleidoscope moves us all in turn
There's a rhyme and reason to the wild outdoors
When the heart of this star crossed voyager beats in time with yours"

~Elton John

Come feel the love and join me on this maiden voyage here.

Finding Excuses


"The person who really wants to do something finds a way;

the other person finds an excuse."

4 x 10" Alcohol Ink Painting on Ceramic Tile

 In case you might be wondering if my new Learn • Love • Create E-Course
is a good fit for you …
IT IS IF …
• You want to find more inspiration and joy in the creation process.

• You want to loosen up and experience more spontaneity in your art.

• You want to learn new ideas and techniques, without feeling pressured
   to perform in front of others or produce a "keeper".

• You love to create, but need more structure, inspiration
and motivation to get started and to keep you going.

• You like the idea of learning at your own pace, in your own place.

This is just a sampling of what this course is all about!!
See for yourself. Click here to learn more!

The FUNdamentals of Alcohol Ink E-Course is open for enrollment!


The private part of the  Learn • Love • Create website is available to Members NOW!
Videos, tips, supply lists, starter kits, links and downloads are already online.
Hugs And Happy Creating From Your FUN Bringer,

FUNdamentals of Alcohol Ink Registration Open!

"Anyone who stops learning is old,
whether at twenty or eighty."
~ Henry Ford

Early Bird Registration is finally OPEN for my "First Born" Online Workshop -

'The FUNdamentals of Alcohol Ink'

 

See price, details and save 20% off registration now!

Learn • Love • Create

"The purpose of learning is growth, and our minds, unlike our bodies,

can continue growing as we continue to live."

~ Mortimer Adler

The Portals Of Heaven

“To live continually in thoughts of ill will, cynicism, suspicion, and envy, is to be confined in a self-made prison. But to think well of all, to be cheerful with all, to patiently learn to find the good in all;
 such unselfish thoughts are the very portals of heaven. 

  

To dwell day by day, in thoughts of peace toward every creature,

will bring abounding peace to their possessor.”

~ James Allen

I'm designing my new online course with beginners and accomplished inkers in mind. I'll be teaching classic design principles and demonstrating professional techniques for more advanced aficionados.

But I'll also be breaking lessons down into simple, easy to follow, baby steps for those just getting started with alcohol inks.

I'm developing simplified versions of more complicated lessons in the K.I.S.S. (KEEP IT SILLY SIMPLE) Section of ‪#‎LearnLoveCreate‬ . I will also have a basic K.I.S.S. Starter Kit and Material List available for those of you just testing out the inky waters.

So check out my very first online workshop "The FUNdamentals of Alcohol Ink!!
I'd love to answer your questions! See a sample lesson here!

X ♥  O

Have a great weekend and EnJOY!

Ten Rules For Students and Teachers

 "Be happy whenever you can manage it.

 Enjoy yourself. It's lighter than you think."

~ John Cage 

John Cage's Rules For Students and Teachers:

• 1. Find a place you trust, and then try trusting it for awhile.
• 2. General duties of a student--pull everything out of your teacher;
  pull everything out of your fellow students.
• 3. General duties of a teacher--pull everything out of your students.
• 4. Consider everything an experiment.
• 5. Be self-disciplined--this means finding someone wise or smart and choosing to follow them. To be disciplined is to follow in a good way. To be self-disciplined is to follow in a better way.
• 6. Nothing is a mistake. There's no win and no fail, there's only make.
• 7. The only rule is work. If you work it will lead to something. It's the people who do all of the work all of the time who eventually catch on to things.
• 8. Don't try to create and analyze at the same time. They're different processes.
• 9. Be happy whenever you can manage it. Enjoy yourself. It's lighter than you think.
• 10. Break rules. Even your own rules. Leave plenty of room for X quantities.
  

To Celebrate 1,000 Likes on Facebook, I'm Having a
Christmas In July Giveaway!

Six Original Alcohol Ink Paintings Are Up For Grabs!

Get Updates About the Online Alcohol Ink Workshop with Me this September!
Learn • Love • Create

X ♥  O

A Dream Is A Seed

“A dream is a seed. Vision plants it.
Imagination nurtures growth.
Opportunities create blooms.
Thoughts become things!”
~  Donna McGoff

“Of all the words of mice and men,

the saddest are, "It might have been.”

~ Kurt Vonnegut 

Ever wanted to try watercolor?

Want to try something exciting and new?

Well here's your chance ... 

Join us for the July 23rd, Summer Symphony Watercolor Workshop on Yupo Paper 

Only 2 spots left! NO EXPERIENCE NECESSARY!! Starter Kits Available.

Get Updates for the Online Alcohol Ink Workshop with Sandy this September!

Learn • Love • Create 

X ♥  O

 

Online Workshop, Discovery and Joy

“Do anything, but let it produce joy.” ~ Walt Whitman

Learn • Love • Create 
Online A.I. Workshop Starts September 2016

Sign up to join the E-Course Special Wait List
And Be The First To Know When the Doors Open For Enrollment

 (You will also get my FREE CMY / RGB Color Wheel  PDFs - 

delivered to your inbox within 24 hours when you sign up!) 

 "People who thrive on their creative energy are 

tapping into something that is innate in the human race;

 the ability to discover something new. 

What makes them different is the

desire and motivation to create."

~ Faith Puleston)

Happy Summer AND Cool Creating Everyone!
X ♥  O

The Way You See It

“No one else has access to the world you carry around within yourself;
you are its custodian and entrance. No one else can see the world the way you see it.
No one else can feel your life the way you feel it. Thus it is impossible to ever 

compare two people because each stands on such different ground. 

When you compare yourself to others, you are inviting envy

into your consciousness; it can be a dangerous and destructive guest.”

~ John O'Donohue
 

"Buttercup" ~ 4 x 10" alcohol ink on ceramic tile ~ Sold

Framed to 6 x 12" - 10 x 16" outside dimensions

The cat's out of the bag -

The Wait List For The September 2016 Launch Of The Very First
Online Learn.Love.Create Workshop is Now Available Here.

Develop your own voice without the fear of judgement or
preconceived expectations (from yourself or others).
You are spirit, pure and eternal, one of a kind, special and unique.
Lets uncover ways to make your art more powerful and distinctively you.

"The FUNdamentals of Alcohol Ink"
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Thanks for your friendship and feedback everyone!!
I am grateful for you all.
Happy creating!

X ♥  O