Owl Bet You'd Love Joyful Art Making

"Misery comes free.
Joy, fun and laughter take planning."
~ C. W. Metcalf

This is one of the demo pieces I did for tomorrow's Alcohol Ink Studio Class here at The Sandarosa. Now WHOO doesn't love having fun, while learning how to paint whimsical owls in alcohol ink? I teach beginners through accomplished professionals all together in one class and the results are nothing short of amazing. I still have a couple of spots available for October 27th (tomorrow's class), but it looks like that may the last ones that are up for grabs during my last studio session for 2018! Get more information HERE and send me a message to reserve your spot!! Go ahead, make a difference in your life, Give a HOOT and come and grab yourself some FUN! OWL always be happy to have you here!!

Thanks for stopping by! Have a great Fall.

X ♥  O

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If The Broom Fits ...

"If The Broom Fits, Fly It!"

“There were reasons dark books were written by women, those who were not allowed to publish, those who couldn't own property, those who had been sold for sex, those who had grown old and were no longer desirable, women in chains, women who dreamed, women who had turned left when it seemed the only choice.”
~  Alice Hoffman

 This original 12" x 12" x 3/4" acrylic pour is detailed with alcohol ink. Created on a gallery wrapped n canvas, it comes ready to hang without a frame (but can also be framed if that's your desire). 'If The Broom Fits, Ride It' is on sale now for only $249. 00.

I also have a 10" x 10" high quality reproduction on 1/2" black foam core,
witch is wired and ready for hanging for $60.00.

This popular image is also available matted to 8" x 10" and as  5" x 7"
all-occasion greeting cards witch are blank inside and come with envelopes.
Both sizes can be put into standard-sized frames.

 

Choose Your Product here:

Original 12" x 12" gallery Wrapped Canvas Ready to hang $249.00 USD Print mounted on foam core, 10" x 10". ready to hang $60.00 USD 8" x 10" matted print, ready to frame $15.00 USD (4) 5" x 7" all-ocassion greeting cards, ready to send or frame $19.99 USD

Thanks for stopping by and for looking!

X ♥  O

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The Oaks Ignored Their Pleas

"There is unrest in the forest
There is trouble with the trees
For the maples want more sunlight
And the oaks ignore their pleas.
 ~ Neil Peart
 

I based today's painting on one I did for the first 30 in 30 in 2013.

This is one of the many stages this piece went through.

I wanted to revisit the theme of this favorite, very visual quote.

And after squinting at this for a while, I realized that the light sky value at

the bottom right was distracting, taking emphasis away from my focal point.

I decided to try to make it better, so I changed one thing, and then another ...
Please check it out and let me know if you think I achieved my goal.

See today's painting, Day 12, now

and the finished painting for "Unrest In The Forest" - Day 13
tomorrow here on my website blog.
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Wow, we are quickly coming up to the half way point of the challenge.

It's all down hill from there my friends!

Thanks for stopping by. Wishing You Much Happiness,

X ♥  O

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,

X ♥  O

ARRRRRR, It 'Twas A Jolly Good Month!

It was one of those joyful, eventful months, 

full of autumnal days which occur even 

more perfectly in memory than in life.

I didn't do much painting this month, except for the past

 week, when some Halloween images were just begging

to be released from their alcohol inky backgrounds.

Paintings inspired by the season. Email Sandy@SandySandy.com for purchase info.

And WOW! I didn't expect this award from the Alcohol Ink Artists Group on facebook. 
I'm touched and have never won a medal before.
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"And this, our life, exempt from public haunt, 

finds tongues in trees, books in the running brooks, 

sermons in stones, and good in everything." 

~ William Shakespeare

See price and specifications here.

When witches go riding and black cats are seen,

the moon laughs and whispers,‘tis near Halloween.

From "The Birds" / 1963 Horror film

"I think we're in real trouble. I don't know how this started or why, 

but I know it's here and we'd be crazy to ignore it... The bird war, 

the bird attack, plague - call it what you like. They're amassing 

out there someplace and they'll be back. You can count on it... 

Unless we do something right now!"

See price and specifications here.

Here's a short explanation of why you haven't
seen many blog posts from me lately . . . .

October was a month full of fun and excitement here at The Sandarosa.

It started off with my parents' two week visit and our annual art event here at the studio. Then my sister, Gaile, from Florida, visited in the middle. And our friends, Dorrie and Dave's visit topped off the end. There were so many laughs, games, celebrations, great food, day trips and adventures along the way! 

Cap'n Happy and Scallywag Sandy Celebrate The Season With Piratude!

ARRR! Cap'n Happy an 'yers truly was out spreadin' the Piratude and celebratin' the season this year at both Harrah's and Borgota Casino parties in Atlantic City! The costumes and decorations were phenomenal.

I've got lots of photos taken over the past month on facebook here. If you can't see them, send me a friend request.

I hope you are enjoying your fall season too. 

Happy creating and remember to enjoy the little things!

HUGS

X ♥  O

Poplar ~ Tree of the Autumnal Equinox ~ # 22 of 30 ~SOLD

“Autumn is a second spring

when every leaf is a flower.”

~ Albert Camus

Today marks the autumn equinox this year. Equinox means "equal night" and on March 21st and Sept. 22nd, 2013, the day and night are of equal length. The autumnal equinox traditionally has been a time of harvest and thanksgiving. Spiritually, it is a celebration of "going within", preparing for the darkness and a kind of symbolic death and resurrection. Now daylight will continue to decline until December 21st, marking the winter solstice, when the days once again slowly begin to get longer. Throughout the history of mankind, many legends, rituals and beliefs are centered around the changing of the seasons. There are as many varied beliefs as there are cultures. One of the most interesting I found was the Celtic Connection of the Autumnal Equinox to the Poplar Tree. Do you know of any you'd like to share?

#22 of 30

Myths, Fables, Folk Tales and Legends

Moving into the Dark 4" x 6" original hand painted watercolor on Yupo paper Acid-free Mat w/ Backing in sleeve - 5" x 7" Signed and certified by the artist.

Moving into the Dark

4" x 6" original hand painted watercolor on Yupo paper

Acid-free Mat w/ Backing in sleeve - 5" x 7"

Signed and certified by the artist.

• SOLD

“But then fall comes,

kicking summer out on its treacherous ass

as it always does one day sometime after the midpoint of September,

it stays awhile like an old friend that you have missed.

It settles in the way an old friend will settle into your favorite chair

and take out his pipe and light it and then fill the afternoon with

stories of places he has been and things he has done

since last he saw you.”

~ Stephen King

Many thanks to Katherine Thomas for suggesting the subject of today's legend.

Happy fall y'all!

To Lie Sometimes Under Trees ~ Sold

"Rest is not idleness,

and to lie sometimes

on the grass under trees on a sunny day,

listening to the murmur of the water,

or watching the clouds float across the sky,

is by no means a waste of time." 

~ J. Lubbock

To Lie Sometimes Under 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.

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

Thanks for looking!

X ♥  O

The Whole Leaf and Root Tribe ~ SOLD

"To the great tree-loving fraternity we belong.

We love trees with universal and unfeigned love,

and all things that do grow under them or around them;

the whole leaf and root tribe."

~ Henry Ward Beecher

The Whole Leaf and Root Tribe ~ Sold

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

Thanks for your interest and feedback friends!

X ♥  O