Getting Ready to Leap!

“To live, to TRULY live, we must be willing to RISK.

To be nothing in order to find everything.

To leap before we look.” 
~ Mandy Hale

Signs for my New Art Gallery at 33 S. Main, in Medford, NJ.

 And a new adventure begins ....

Sign Design for my New Art Gallery - Opening Soon!

This is my first project layering, cutting and applying vinyl.

After over a 20 year hiatus, it really feels great 

to be back in the sign making business.

"If we never had the courage to take a leap of faith, 

we'd be cheating God out of a chance to mount us up 
with wings like eagles and watch us soar." 

- J. Stephens

Thanks So Much for Stopping By

X ♥  O

Hey, Is That Michael Jackson?

"Well begun is half done.

~ Italian Proverb

Phase One - MAC Scarecrow

Jerry started working on our Medford Arts Center

entry for the Annual Scarecrow Contest in Medford, NJ.
It still needs a lot of work, but it's fun work,

and we're both happiest when we are creating.

Hey, is that Michael Jackson?

 

Happy Fall and

Thanks So Much for Stopping By!

X ♥  O

Art Walk Grand Reception

"Believe in your heart that you're meant to live a life 
full of passion, purpose, magic and miracles.” 
~ Roy T. Bennett

 "An Evolution of Passion" 

continues thru Sept. 15th

The Grand Reception, Friday, Sept. 8th - 6 - 9 pm

The Last Free Demo is this Sunday - 9/10/17 @ 2:30-3:30

Extended Gallery Hours -
Open Friday from 11 - 9 

See More Info. Here

This exhibit is the largest solo show ever housed in the Medford Arts Center facility.
And many have said it is the best they have ever seen there.

The show features Sandy Sandy Art from over two decades.

There are over 400 original pieces of my art on display and for sale.

There is something for every budget and taste.

Find out more about the show:

You Won't Want To Miss It! -

See More Info. Here

Hope to see you soon.
Thanks so much for stopping by!

X ♥  O

Watercolor on Yupo Demo Video

“It takes a lot of courage

 to show your dreams 

to someone else.”
~ Erma Bombeck

“Pull up a chair. Take a taste. 

Come join us. Life is so 

endlessly delicious.”
~ Ruth Reichl

DON'T MISS IT!
Free Alcohol Ink on Yupo Demo with samples and giveaways courtesy of Legion Paper
at Medford Arts Center This Saturday - 9/2/17 - 2:30 - 3:30

I have never demonstrated this technique before
(Pouring, Splatter, lifting and Outlining),
so come early to get a good seat!!
See more about my One Woman Show, "An Evolution of Passion" here .... 

Hope to see you soon.
Thanks so much for stopping by!

X ♥  O

 

One Woman Show Continues

"Don't ask yourself what the world needs; 

ask yourself what makes you come alive. 

And then go and do that. Because 

what the world needs is 

people who have come alive."

~ Howard Thurman

 "An Evolution of Passion" 

continues thru Sept. 15th

This exhibit is the largest solo show ever housed in the Medford Arts Center facility.

And is the biggest collection 

of Sandy Sandy Art ever displayed in one location.

There are well over 400 original pieces of my art on display and for sale.

There is something for every budget and taste.

Find out more about the show:

Don't Miss -

The Grand Reception Sept. 8th - 6-9

Free Demo this Saturday - 9/2/17

Discount Painting Prices

Extended Gallery Hours on Fridays

See More Info. Here!

Hope to see you soon.
Thanks so much for stopping by!

X ♥  O

My Solo Show Is Now Up At The MAC

I am so happy!

Everyone keeps telling me that the show,

 "An Evolution of Passion" 

looks really fabulous!

The exhibit opened yesterday and the time went by really quickly.

New friends and old stopped by to help, visit, get a speak peek,
 bring flowers, buy some art and in general, wish us luck.

When I envisioned the show, I knew it would be the biggest collection 

of Sandy Sandy Art ever displayed in one location.

(Several have already "left the building", lol.)

Thinking conservatively, cautiously I told people that 

"there would be over 100 original paintings on display".

Little did I realize, until after two days of set up, that there are

well over 400 original pieces of my art on display and for sale.

WOW! That was a shocker! 

Find out more about the show:

Don't Miss -

Reception this Friday

Free Demo this Saturday

Discount Purchases

Gallery Hours

here!

Hope to see you soon.
Thanks so much for stopping by!

X ♥  O

An Evolution of Passion - Solo Exhibit

"An artist must evolve to quell the voice within 

and find new ways to speak unspoken ideas." 

~ William Scott Jennings

Don't miss this "Once In A Lifetime" 
"One Woman"Show!

 "You have to evolve as an artist, 

and this is really a lifelong process." 

~ Mary Beth McKenzie

In The Meadow - En Plein Air

  May all your weeds be wildflowers. 

In The Meadow

11.5" x 15" hand painted 'en plein air' watercolor on Yupo paper

16" x 20" double matted w/ foam core backing

See purchase information here.

This image is available for license here.

Yesterday I competed in the Medford NJ, "2013 Paint Our Town - Plein Air Challenge". Although temperatures soared into the mid 90's, I managed to find a shady spot and held up pretty well. This year the event took place on the Medford Leas Retirement Community's 160 acre impressively landscaped grounds. It was lots of fun and a very well run event. Upon arrival, our painting surface was marked and we were supplied with maps and information about possible painting locations.

Here is my set-up.

I learned so much, on many levels through participating.  I haven't really painted on location in years and setting up and working outside is not like being in the studio where everything's at your fingertips! The only thing I forgot was a spray bottle and my paints kept drying out.  I'm planning on putting together a "Checklist for Plein Air Watercolorists" in my next newsletter. Be sure to sign up to receive it in your inbox.

This picture of me  was taken by Beth, a sweet resident I met
who contributes to the community newsletter.

It was really good for me to get off the property. I tend to be a hermit. Most days, I'm here in my studio, painting, on the computer or hanging out with my critters. It was good to get out in public and it was definitely good to get out of my routine and comfort zone. Even though it was a lot of work, I'm charged up to do it again, hopefully when it isn't so darn hot.

Cutie Pye inspects the maps, brochures, and winnings.

Everyone I met or was reacquainted with was so nice! There was even a reception with food and wine after the judging. I am happy to report that I got a second place award and a cash prize for my painting of Katzell Meadow, titled "In The Meadow". That was just the icing on the cake though. The true prize was just being there in the moment, observing, feeling, painting, outside, in the zone, in the meadow.

Go to the meadow to stretch and grow

Get lost in her plume topped amber glow

Sparkling with gems in every color and size

Joyful appreciation the true grand prize

When is the last time you tried something
out of your comfort zone or routine?

What was it?

  What did you learn from it?  

 As Always, I'd love to hear your thoughts!

Thanks for stopping by!