Flowing, Vibrant Color

"Abstract Art is

part of the constant change

and vital searching that

energizes every true art."

~ Leonard Brooks

Alcohol Ink on Yupo paper

Alcohol Ink Print on Metal

Come Join us for an exciting abstract workshop using alcohol inks!

One Opportunity Leads To Another

“We often miss opportunity 

because it's dressed in overalls 

and looks like work”
~ Thomas A. Edison~~~~~

As you can see, and probably already know if you're reading this, my theme this time around was black tiles painted in alcohol inks. I learned a lot and grew in skill and knowledge during this challenge, which in my mind, is really what it's all about. It is a wonderful opportunity and I would encourage anyone reading this, no matter what your age or temperament,  to roll up your sleeves and dig in the next time a challenge comes your way. Just Believe you can do it, and you will succeed!

IT"S THE END of the Jan 2016 - 30 in 30 Challenge! Only three days to save 33% on the purchase of any of the elegantly framed paintings in this collection! See the complete alcohol inks on black tiles collection here.

No matter how old you are now. You are never too young or too old for success or going after what you want. Here’s a short list of people who accomplished great things at different ages:

 
1) Helen Keller, at the age of 19 months, became deaf and blind. But that didn’t stop her. She was the first deaf and blind person to earn a Bachelor of Arts degree.
2) Mozart was already competent on keyboard and violin; he composed from the age of 5.
3) Shirley Temple was 6 when she became a movie star on “Bright Eyes.”
4) Anne Frank was 12 when she wrote the diary of Anne Frank.
5) Magnus Carlsen became a chess Grandmaster at the age of 13.
6) Nadia Comăneci was a gymnast from Romania that scored seven perfect 10.0 and won three gold medals at the Olympics at age 14.
7) Tenzin Gyatso was formally recognized as the 14th Dalai Lama in November 1950, at the age of 15.
8) Pele, a soccer superstar, was 17 years old when he won the world cup in 1958 with Brazil.
9) Elvis was a superstar by age 19.
10) John Lennon was 20 years and Paul Mcartney was 18 when the Beatles had their first concert in 1961.
11) Jesse Owens was 22 when he won 4 gold medals in Berlin 1936.
12) Beethoven was a piano virtuoso by age 23
13) Issac Newton wrote Philosophiæ Naturalis Principia Mathematica at age 24
14) Roger Bannister was 25 when he broke the 4 minute mile record
15) Albert Einstein was 26 when he wrote the theory of relativity
16) Lance E. Armstrong was 27 when he won the tour de France
17) Michelangelo created two of the greatest sculptures “David” and “Pieta” by age 28
18) Alexander the Great, by age 29, had created one of the largest empires of the ancient world
19) J.K. Rowling was 30 years old when she finished the first manuscript of Harry Potter
20) Amelia Earhart was 31 years old when she became the first woman to fly solo across the Atlantic Ocean
21) Oprah was 32 when she started her talk show, which has become the highest-rated program of its kind
22) Edmund Hillary was 33 when he became the first man to reach Mount Everest
23) Martin Luther King Jr. was 34 when he wrote the speech “I Have a Dream."
24) Marie Curie was 35 years old when she got nominated for a Nobel Prize in Physics
25) The Wright brothers, Orville (32) and Wilbur (36) invented and built the world's first successful airplane and making the first controlled, powered and sustained heavier-than-air human flight
26) Vincent Van Gogh was 37 when he died virtually unknown, yet his paintings today are worth millions.
27) Neil Armstrong was 38 when he became the first man to set foot on the moon.
28) Mark Twain was 40 when he wrote "The Adventures of Tom Sawyer", and 49 years old when he wrote "Adventures of Huckleberry Finn"
29) Christopher Columbus was 41 when he discovered the Americas
30) Rosa Parks was 42 when she refused to obey the bus driver’s order to give up her seat to make room for a white passenger
31) John F. Kennedy was 43 years old when he became President of the United States
32) Henry Ford Was 45 when the Ford T came out.
33) Suzanne Collins was 46 when she wrote "The Hunger Games"
34) Charles Darwin was 50 years old when his book On the Origin of Species came out.
35) Leonardo Da Vinci was 51 years old when he painted the Mona Lisa.
36) Abraham Lincoln was 52 when he became president.
37) Ray Kroc Was 53 when he bought the McDonalds Franchise and took it to unprecedented levels.
38) Dr. Seuss was 54 when he wrote "The Cat in the Hat".
40) Chesley "Sully" Sullenberger III was 57 years old when he successfully ditched US Airways Flight 1549 in the Hudson River in 2009. All of the 155 passengers aboard the aircraft survived
41) Colonel Harland Sanders was 61 when he started the KFC Franchise
42) J.R.R Tolkien was 62 when the Lord of the Ring books came out
43) Ronald Reagan was 69 when he became President of the US
44) Jack Lalane at age 70 handcuffed, shackled, towed 70 rowboats
45) Nelson Mandela was 76 when he became President”

Wishing each and every one of you all the best in life. Congratulations to all of you who also took on the challenge. Thanks so much for following along and cheering me on again in my journey.
Happy creating and/or collecting!

"The intelligent man is one
who has successfully fulfilled
many accomplishments,
and is yet willing to learn more."
~ Ed Parker

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Born Out Of Chaos

“The creative act is a letting down of the net

of human imagination into the ocean of chaos

on which we are suspended,

in the attempt to bring out of it ideas.”

~ Terence McKenna~~~~~~~ 

Chaos and Order ~ Available

 

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with Black Backing

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

These pieces will look great hung together in sets! Until 2/3/16,
I'm offering a 10% discount on two or more purchased at the same time.

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Thanks so much for your friendship and encouraging words.
You know who you are and I can't thank you enough, my online art angels!

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Ignite The Light

"There's a spark in you.
You've just gotta ignite the light.
And let it shine." 
~ Katy Perry
~~~~~~~ 

"Vivacious Spirit" ~ available

 

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

The tile pictured above is 4 x 4" and the top quality frame is 6 x 6" with an overall outside dimension of 10 x 10". The elegant black and gold, custom made frames set off the tiles with a presence which is much bigger than their size!‬ This collection will make excellent Valentine's Day, birthday, wedding and anniversary gifts and will add an elegant touch to any decor; modern or traditional. Purchase any of these paintings in my new 30 in 30 collection by Feb. 3, 2016 and get 33% off the regular price of $149.99. I will also give a 10% discount (refunded through PayPal) to all paintings (2 or more) ordered together. If you prefer to pay by check, please email or call me at  609.268.9106, thank you.

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Thanks so much for your friendship and for your encouraging comments.
You know who you are and I think you are marvelous!

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More To Life

“There is more to life than making a living.
Do not work more than you live.”
~ Mokokoma Mokhonoana

Holiday Highs

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

The tile pictured above is 4 x 4" and the top quality frame is 6 x 6" with an overall outside dimension of 10 x 10", and comes ready to hang. The tile will be sealed and varnish protected. There will be no glass.

Elegant black and gold, custom made frames accentuate the tiles with an impressive presence which is much bigger than their size!‬ The edges of the tile will be painted to match the painting and it will be mounted to a linen textured art board which will be painted either white or black depending on the buyer's preference.

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. After February 3rd, the price will go up to $149.99 each. The tiles will all be framed and will be shipped the week of February 8th, 2016. Each painting will also come with a surprise, bonus gift of my choosing (until February 3rd). These will make excellent Valentine's Day, birthday, wedding and anniversary gifts and will add an elegant touch to any decor; modern or traditional.

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Thanks for your friendship!

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Inspiration and Spirited Initiatve

"In truth, people can generally make time

for what they really want to do;
it is not actually the time,

but the will that is lacking."
~ John Lubbock
~~~

Purity and Grace
details and purchase info. here

 

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I wasn't quite sure if I was going to do another 30 Paintings in 30 Days Challenge, but decided a few days ago to give it another go. This will be my seventh 30in30 online painting challenge since January 2013.

Since discovering alcohol inks almost three years ago, I have painted almost exclusively in this new exciting medium. I started painting on black ceramic tiles about a month ago and really love the dramatic quality of them. So when I decided to challenge myself once again, painting on black tiles became my theme.

I had frames custom made to accommodate the tiles and they are gorgeous!‬ The edges of the tile is painted and is mounted to a linen textured art board which is painted black.The tile pictured above is 3 x 6" and the top quality frame is 5 x 8" with an overall outside dimension of 9 x 12", ready to hang. The tile is sealed and varnish protected. There will be no glass. The profile of the frames and the overall impression is very striking. Here is an actual photo of the profile.

See my black framed tiles collection here:

"Orange You Fabulous" ~ Sold

I am offering these framed, hand painted, one of a kind tiles at a special

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Here's an overview of my past challenges:
 
# 1 - January, 2013 - Here's How that First Challenge Started:
The January 2013 Collection:

# 2 - Here's How the September 2013 - Second Challenge Started:
September 2013 - Second Challenge Series:

# 3 - Here's How the Third Challenge 1/1/2014 Started:
January 2014 - Third Challenge Collection:

# 4 - Here's How the September 2014 - Fourth Challenge Started:
September 2014 - Fourth 30 in 30 Collection:

# 5 - Here's How the January 2015 - Fifth Challenge Started:
January 2015 - Fifth 30 in 30 Collection:

#6 Here's How the September 2015 - Sixth Challenge Started:
September 2015 - Sixth 30 in 30 Collection:

Find out more about the 30 in 30 challenge here.

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Wishing You A Wonderful New Year,
Full Of Inspiration and Spirited Initiative!

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The Colors And Textures of Imagination

"Abstraction allows man to see with his mind 

what he cannot physically see with his eyes... 

Abstract art enables the artist 

to perceive beyond the tangible, 

to extract the infinite out of the finite. 

It is the emancipation of the mind."

~ Arshile Gorky

"Before" and "After" photos from my newest video.

Set Energy in Motion

 "As the sun colors flowers, so does art color life." 

~ John Lubbock

Learning Patience

"Artistry is an innate distrust of the theory of

reality concocted by the five senses." 

~ Robert Brault

The Successful Artist

See more "Before" and "After" photos

in my newest video.

 "Art is your emotions flowing

in a river of imagination."

~ Devin

Keep on rollin', rollin' on a river,

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Everything Connected With Autumn

"Over everything connected with autumn 

there lingers some golden spell - 

some unseen influence 

that penetrates the soul  with

its mysterious power."

See Sandy's Abstracts in Room Settings here.

Some Golden Spell

 "Poets and artists who speak
of the mystery are rare."
~ Joseph Cambell

Embrace the mysteries of life,

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