Germ of Happiness

 "Growth itself has the germ 

of happiness." 

~ Pearl S. Buck
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FEB 6th, 2016 - ALCOHOL INK WORKSHOP - NOW FILLED!

See More About Sandy's 2016 Alcohol Ink Workshops HERE

I've got 3 and four day sessions scheduled and there's a motel 
nearby to accommodate out of town participants!

 

"Unless you try to do something beyond 

what you have already mastered, 

you will never grow." 

~ Ralph Waldo Emerson

"The only way that we can live, is if we grow. 
The only way that we can grow is if we change. 
The only way that we can change is if we learn. 
The only way we can learn is if we are exposed. 
And the only way that we can become exposed 
is if we throw ourselves out into the open."
~  C. Joybell

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Life Is Growth

"Life is growth. If we stop growing,

technically and spiritually,

we are as good as dead." 

~ Morihei Ueshiba

Life Is Growth

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"Everything is blooming most recklessly;

 if it were voices instead of colors, 

there would be an unbelievable 

shrieking into the heart of the night." 

~ Rainer Maria Rilke

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May Marches On!

"Those who dwell among the

beauties and mysteries of the earth

are never alone or weary of life."  

~ Rachel Carson


Deep Purple

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I hope your spring has been enjoyable so far. 
May has been a very busy month here at Sandarosa Studio. 
I finished up and published my new and improved website:

SandySandyFineArt.com 
Please check it out. I'd love to hear your feedback.


Preparing presentations for 
Five Spring Yupo Demonstrations in New York City 
has also been one of the tasks at hand.

I'm happy to announce that the first in a series of 
new slideshows on YouTube  is ready to be viewed:
We Love Trees.

Thanks so much for stopping by. 

As always, your comments are appreciated 

and your friendship is treasured.

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Activate Your Beginner's Mind

"I value a "don't know" attitude highly 

because it's ambiguous and fosters 

a "beginner's mind"in which 

there are more possibilities 

than in an "expert's mind."

~ Theresa Bayer

Wildflower Bouquet

Wildflower Bouquet

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Because alcohol Inks are such a unique medium, they are making me appreciate a novice's mind. I think it's something of great benefit that we should all do more often. As we grow older, too often we get stuck in routines that can dull our minds and our senses. A beginner's mind clears out the cobwebs and opens up a world of discovery and excitement. Experimenting and making mistakes in any new endeavor, teaches us how to explore options and trust our instincts. Because the expectations of an "I don't know" attitude are lower, it teaches us to pick ourselves up and brush ourselves off everyday. This is the one painting, out of many, that I am keeping today. This new found medium is captivating me and I hope it is beginning to show.

Thanks for stopping by. 

As always, I appreciate your comments.

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Fresh Vibrant Floral

"With experimentation 

comes surprise and discovery." 

~ Kim Lee Kho 

Magenta Blossoms

Magenta Blossoms

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I've been quiet here lately because I've been obsessed with painting and learning the ropes of Alcohol Inks. This is one I did yesterday. 

I hope you like it.

Thanks for stopping by. 

As always, your comments are appreciated.

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Blooming Iris With Newborn Vigor

"How can one help but shiver with delight

when your hot fingers close 

around the stem of a live flower, 

cool from the shade and 

stiff with newborn vigor!"

~ Colette

Iris Blossom

Iris Blossom

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Sometimes a few minor adjustments can make a major improvement! I finished this alcohol ink painting yesterday, but wasn't quite happy with it. After looking at the photo of it for a bit, it became obvious what needed to be done.

Before tweaking the painting -

Today I did a little rework; lightening the stem to bring it forward and darkening the leaf to the left to push it back. I think it reads much better now. Don't you agree?

The sun is shining! What a drastic change from last week's winter blast. It's 58 degrees out and tonight we "Spring Ahead". Yay! Finally the days will be longer!

HAPPY SPRING EVERYONE!

Thanks for stopping by and for your comments.

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