The Art Of Play

“It is a happy talent to know how to play.”
~ Ralph Waldo Emerson

Some people are so serious all the time! Maybe they never really learned how to play, or the skill was just stunted as a kid.  Perhaps they stopped playing at a certain age and were told to "grow up", be serious and stop acting "like a child". The sad part is that these people are missing out on a lot of fun in life. Acting silly once in a while is good for the mental well being and soul of all earthly beings.

“A little nonsense now and then,

is cherished by the wisest men and women.”

Jerry was thrilled with my surprise birthday gift; his very own website for his yard art.

www.JerrysYardArt.com

Check out his whimsical creations.

“This is the real secret of life;

to be completely engaged with what

you are doing in the here and now.

And instead of calling it work, realize it is play.”
~ Alan W. Watts

We all let loose, played and acted a little silly this weekend at the

"Inspired by van Gogh Workshop" here at the studio.

See a slideshow of the event here:

Inspired by Vincent Playshop ~ 5.21.17

"Be silly, be honest, be kind."

~ Emerson

Thanks for stopping by!

X ♥  O

Workshops Can Help Unleash Creativity

"It seems to me that the whole purpose 

of workshops is really twofold. 

One - to help people make better pictures

and two - to unleash their creativity  to

the fullest amount that they possibly can."

~ Freeman Patterson

 Announcing my next alcohol ink workshop! 

Attendance is limited to eight artists, so don't delay.

See more information and reserve your spot today!

Happy participants from the 5-9-15 alcohol ink workshop.

"You can't use up creativity.

The more you use, the more you have."

~ MayaAngelou

"Alcohol Inks offer an exciting artistic future
for creative people to interpret in they own style,
with the skills that Sandy shares with them!
IT'S AN ARTISTIC ADVENTURE!"
~ Irvane S.

Happy creating everyone!

As always, thanks for your friendship and feedback!

X ♥  O

The Creative Attitude (Day 14)

"Creativity is not a motive, 

it's simply an attitude of open-mindedness."

~ Eleanor Blair

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~Life is Growth~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

Alcohol Inks on Yupo paper

See painting specifications and price here.

I was very pleased at the turnout for my demo yesterday at the Center for the Arts. It was a creative bunch and they got right into the act with suggestions and interpretations as I worked. The excitement was contagious as I poured and played with the inks. I tried new things that the crowd suggested as the artists asked "what if you . . . ?" I even discovered a new technique. By using the stamping tool in a circular motion, we created some very interesting abstract flower shapes. I'll have to play around with that some more later. Be sure to sign up for my upcoming workshops at the center. They will be a sure catalyst to further fun and creativity!

Sandy Sandy Watercolor and Alcohol Ink Painting Demo on Yupo Paper at CFA  - 9/13/14

HAPPY CREATING!

X ♥  O