My Sunflowers Are His, In A Way.....

Sunflower Symphony • Sandy Sandy • Tabernacle, NJ 2016

“The sunflower is mine, in a way."
~ Vincent van Gogh

Sunflowers • Van Gogh • Arles, January 1889

The painting is part of the Van Gogh Museum Collection in Amsterdam.

“It is with the reading of books the same as with looking at pictures; one must,
without doubt, without hesitations, with assurance, admire what is beautiful.”
~ Vincent Van Gogh 

A large print of this painting hung in the house of one of my childhood friends.
I found myself admiring it every time I visited.

A few years ago we had a sunflower workshop. See the video HERE.

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Very Van Gogh

“I feel such a creative force in me:

I am convinced that there will be a time when,

let us say, I will make something good every day,

on a regular basis....

I am doing my very best to make every effort because

I am longing so much to make beautiful things. 

But beautiful things mean painstaking work,

disappointment, and perseverance.”
~  Vincent Van Gogh 

Vincent van Gogh ~ Starry Night 1889

I have been inspired by van Gogh since I was a kid and I'm sure he has influenced

my work in more ways than I realize or more than any living artist or teacher has in my lifetime. 

I have given several workshops (Live and Online), using Vincent as my Muse.

I LOVE YOU Vincent! Thanks for your continued inspiration for my journey!

See a VERY short demo on YouTube HERE.

Have a Very Inspired Day and Happy Creating!

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2013 Was A Very Yupo Year

"There is no harm
in repeating a good thing."
~ Plato

I just finished this painting and it is headed up to NYC to be included in

the corporate collection and gallery display of Legion Paper.

You can see snapshots of my trip to Legion Paper

and my Yupo Paper Demonstration on facebook.

See my NYC 2014 Spring Demo Schedule here.

Starry Starry Moonlit Night

11.5" x 14.5" original hand painted watercolor on Yupo paper

Signed and certified by Sandy Sandy

Corporate Collection, Legion Paper, NY, NY

• SOLD

Marketing Director, Marc Schotland, liked my "swirl series",

so I did several versions and this is the one he chose.

Looking back, it has been a Very Yupo Year!

I never dreamed that I'd paint over 160 "keeper" watercolors

on the slick synthetic surface in 2013. My success was largely

facilitated by the jump start I got listening to the Leslie's AHA

blog casts and participating in Ms. Saeta's 30 in 30 challenges.

In January 2014, I'll be doing my third

30 Paintings in 30 Days Challenge with Leslie Saeta

along with over 200 awesome artists worldwide.

I'm getting a little nervous though, because I'm still not
sure what my next month's theme will be.

In January 2013, I did "Paintings Inspired by Quotes About Trees"

and in September I did, "Legends, Myths and Folktales".

If you've got any ideas or suggestions, I'm all ears!

Follow along, come join in the fun and paint if you have the gumption.
In any case, wish us all luck and stick-to-a-tive-nous!

As always, thanks for stopping by.

Oh, one last thing, I'd really appreciate a small favor tonight.

Please share my work and spread the word about my 

year end studio sale to your family and friends.

It would mean so much to me.

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THANKS FOR YOUR FRIENDSHIP!

Best Wishes Always to You and Yours

Do you Believe in the Supernatural? ~ ~ # 10 of 30 ~ SOLD

"I definitely like a little bit of darkness, a little edge.

I tend to get bored when things are too simple

or too ... expected."

~ Deborah Ann Well

Jersey Devil on a Spooky Starry Night

14" x 20" original hand painted watercolor on Yupo paper

Acid-free Mat w/ Backing in sleeve - 18" x 24"

Signed and certified by the artist.

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Here's an in-progress (almost finished) shot.

My intentions were good, but I got so involved 

in painting, I forget to stop and take pictures.

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Only 50 Days 'til Halloween!

#10 of 30 -

Myths, Fables, Folk Tales and Legends

Thanks for stopping by and have a good starry night!

A Beloved Local Legend ~ #7 of 30 ~ SOLD

“Does progress mean that we

dissolve our ancient myths?

If we forget our legends, 

I fear that we shall close

an important door

to the imagination.” 

~ James Christensen

Jersey Devil ~ Beloved Local Dragon

7.5" x 5.5" original hand painted watercolor on Yupo paper

Acid-free Mat w/ Backing in sleeve - 8" x 10"

Signed and certified by the artist.

• SOLD

#7 of 30 -

Myths, Fables, Folk Tales and Legends

Thanks for stopping by and have a starry starry night!

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Jersey Devil Flying on a Starry Night - #4 of 30 ~ SOLD

"When legends die,

there are no more dreams.

When there are no more dreams,

there is no greatness." 

Is the Jersey Devil real? Is it an alien, a mutation or a figment of the imagination?Without a doubt, the Jersey Devil is the most popular folklore legend in New Jersey. The earliest accounts of the creature go back to stories told by Native Americans prior to the White man's settlement here. The Lenape Indians called the Pine Barrens "Popuessing", meaning "place of the dragon".

Jersey Devil on a Starry Starry Night

7.5" x 5.5" original hand painted watercolor on Yupo paper

Acid-free Mat w/ Backing in sleeve - 8" x 10"

Signed and certified by the artist.

• SOLD

#4 of 30 -

Myths, Fables, Folk Tales and Legends

Thanks for stopping by and have a starry starry night!

Whizzing Tops of Mulberry Trees ~ SOLD

"God in the whizzing of a pleasant wind

Shall march upon the tops of mulberry trees."

~ George Peel

Whizzing Tops of Mulberry Trees

5.5" x 7.5" original watercolor on Yupo paper, matted to 8" x 10" - $85. 

Quotes will be hand lettered and laminated to the back of the painting's matting.

mats - (acid-free/white core) with foam core backing, in an acetate sleeve

- ready to fit into a standard 8" x 10" frame.

Sold •

#22 of 30 - "Paintings Inspired by Quotes About Trees".

After picking out this quote,

I went online to look for reference.

Vincent Van Gogh's painting, "Mulberry Tree",

got me excited and energized.

Mulberry Tree - Vincent Van Gogh

To me, his tree really looked like it was whizzing.

So today, I thought I'd try an interpretation.

I felt like Vincent was standing over my shoulder

the whole time I was painting this.

Thanks for your feedback. It is most appreciated.

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A Visit to the Philadelphia Museum of Art

"Good art is not what it looks like, but what it does to us. " ~ Roy Adzak

Mom, Bro-in-law - Brent, Sis - Denise & Dad

These photos were taken last Thursday at The Philadelphia Museum of Art.

Dad, Me & Mom

Among others, we all enjoyed the Impressionism Galleries while waiting for our time slot for the Vincent van Gogh Exhibit.

Monet's Water Lilies and Footbridge

This is one of my favorite pieces, by Impressionist Painter, Claude Monet.

Dad and Mom Viewing Impressionist Paintings

You are allowed to take photos in the museum without a flash. The light in the museum is extraordinary, so in most areas, it is not necessary to use one.

Me Viewing One of Thomas Eakins' Paintings

Thomas Eakins was a eminent Philadelphia painter and educator, well known for his portraits and large canvases.

It was a wonderful family day and it felt great to get out of the house for the first time since my accident. I'm not counting my hospital stay and a couple of visits to the surgeon's office, of course. Hopefully the cast comes off next week. Then I get the boot! YAY!