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

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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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A Powerful Life Force

“The inner fire is the most important thing 

mankind possesses.” 
~ Edith Södergran

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The Inner Fire

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We are now half way through the challenge!!
Here are my paintings on black tile so far. 
Today's tile and the two before it, is painted with rich,
glittering metallic gold ink!
The photos just do not due them justice.
I think you would be amazed by them in real life.

 

“A strong life force can be seen in physical vitality, courage, competent judgment, self-mastery, sexual vigor, and the realization of each person’s unique talents and purpose in life. To maintain a powerful life force, forget yourself, forget about living and dying, and bring your full attention into this moment.”
~ H.E. Davey

 Go here to see more about painting number fifteen of my January 2016, 30 Paintings in 30 Days Collection; alcohol ink paintings on black tiles.

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Rejuvenation

“Rejoice in the small victories 
and overlook the past failures.”
~ Rick W Terry

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Revive, Rekindle, Rejoice

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“Life is all about Re-Inventing Yourself, so that you can rejoice every moment, 

just un-learn and let-go of the past and no sooner you do it, 

you stay afresh and are born again!”
~ Ramana Pemmaraju

 Go here to see more about painting number fourteen of my January 2016, 30 Paintings in 30 Days Collection; alcohol ink paintings on black tiles.

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Positive Energy

“If you want to find the secrets of the universe, think in terms of energy, frequency and vibration.”
~ Nikola Tesla

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Energy,  Frequency and Vibration

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“I believe that positive energy and optimism help us to take up

any challenge in life and to succeed  in even the most difficult tasks. 

I also believe that positive energy is contagious: we can transmit it to others.”

~ Mohammed bin Rashid

 Go here to see more about painting number thirteen of my January 2016, 30 Paintings in 30 Days Collection; alcohol ink paintings on black tiles.

Thanks for stopping by. I really appreciate it.

Wishing you a day filled with positive energy.

X ♥  O

Message In A Bottle

"Inspiration is a message-in-a-bottle from the distant shore, 

a window into the other world, a tap of the muse's finger, 

the grace of the gods. It comes when you least expect it."

 ~ Phil Cousineau

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Inspiration and Desire

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"I equate inspiration with desire – 

the desire that moves us to be artists in the first place. 

To attempt to make a painting without this motivation 

is a waste of time."

~ Nita Engle

I am offering these framed, hand painted, one of a kind tiles at a special pre-purchase price of $99.99 until midnight February 3rd, 2016 when the price will go up to $149.99.

 Go here to see more about painting number twelve of my January 2016, 30 Paintings in 30 Days Collection; alcohol ink paintings on black tiles.

"If you don't FEEL enthusiastic, ACT enthusiastic.

Soon, you'll BE enthusiastic." 

~ Frank Bettger

Thanks for following my progress and for your encouragement.
I really appreciate it.

Wishing you a day filled with enthusiasm.

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Act With Enthusiasm

"Enthusiasm is a kind of faith that has been set afire." 

~ George Matthew Adams

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Faith Set Afire

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I am offering these framed, hand painted, one of a kind tiles at a special pre-purchase price of $99.99 until midnight February 3rd, 2016 when the price will go up to $149.99.

 Go here to see more about painting number eleven of my January 2016, 30 Paintings in 30 Days Collection; alcohol ink paintings on black tiles.

"If you don't FEEL enthusiastic, ACT enthusiastic.

Soon, you'll BE enthusiastic." 

~ Frank Bettger

Thanks for following my progress and for your encouragement.
I really appreciate it.

Wishing you a day filled with enthusiasm.

X ♥  O