Prioritize Your Passion

“Persistence. Perfection. Patience. Power.

Prioritize your passion. It keeps you sane.”
~ Criss Jami, Killosophy

I attended a wonderful three day, Marketing Boot Camp

given by Leslie Saeta in Cape Cod this week. It was so great

to experience her amazing energy and that of all the other

incredibly accomplished artists who participated.

Mesmerized -alcohol ink on Yupo

While I was gone, I sold this large 30 x 40" print on metal
to a wonderful couple who live on the coast in Delaware.
Today I got this photo and note from the happy new owners.

"I get great satisfaction in creating a visual oasis

to gaze at for a moment of peaceful escape

from the turbulent world."

~ Evelyn Dayma

Thanks so much for stopping by!

X ♥  O

I Expect Miracles

“I am realistic – I expect miracles.”
~ Wayne W. Dyer

Alcohol ink on Yupo using only Pitch Black by Sandy Sandy / email for details & availability

"An Evolution of Passion" 

has come to an end ...
It's been a wonderful, enriching experience and I am so grateful to everyone who made it possible.

And now it's time to regroup and move on to new adventures.
So excited to be attending a marketing boot camp in Cape Cod next week given by Leslie Saeta!

And . . .

There is still one spot available for our next alcohol ink workshop.
Discover the magic of using only one color to create this piece!

See Workshop Information HERE.

Thanks so much for stopping by!

X ♥  O

Art Walk Grand Reception

"Believe in your heart that you're meant to live a life 
full of passion, purpose, magic and miracles.” 
~ Roy T. Bennett

 "An Evolution of Passion" 

continues thru Sept. 15th

The Grand Reception, Friday, Sept. 8th - 6 - 9 pm

The Last Free Demo is this Sunday - 9/10/17 @ 2:30-3:30

Extended Gallery Hours -
Open Friday from 11 - 9 

See More Info. Here

This exhibit is the largest solo show ever housed in the Medford Arts Center facility.
And many have said it is the best they have ever seen there.

The show features Sandy Sandy Art from over two decades.

There are over 400 original pieces of my art on display and for sale.

There is something for every budget and taste.

Find out more about the show:

You Won't Want To Miss It! -

See More Info. Here

Hope to see you soon.
Thanks so much for stopping by!

X ♥  O

Watercolor on Yupo Demo Video

“It takes a lot of courage

 to show your dreams 

to someone else.”
~ Erma Bombeck

“Pull up a chair. Take a taste. 

Come join us. Life is so 

endlessly delicious.”
~ Ruth Reichl

DON'T MISS IT!
Free Alcohol Ink on Yupo Demo with samples and giveaways courtesy of Legion Paper
at Medford Arts Center This Saturday - 9/2/17 - 2:30 - 3:30

I have never demonstrated this technique before
(Pouring, Splatter, lifting and Outlining),
so come early to get a good seat!!
See more about my One Woman Show, "An Evolution of Passion" here .... 

Hope to see you soon.
Thanks so much for stopping by!

X ♥  O

 

One Woman Show Continues

"Don't ask yourself what the world needs; 

ask yourself what makes you come alive. 

And then go and do that. Because 

what the world needs is 

people who have come alive."

~ Howard Thurman

 "An Evolution of Passion" 

continues thru Sept. 15th

This exhibit is the largest solo show ever housed in the Medford Arts Center facility.

And is the biggest collection 

of Sandy Sandy Art ever displayed in one location.

There are well over 400 original pieces of my art on display and for sale.

There is something for every budget and taste.

Find out more about the show:

Don't Miss -

The Grand Reception Sept. 8th - 6-9

Free Demo this Saturday - 9/2/17

Discount Painting Prices

Extended Gallery Hours on Fridays

See More Info. Here!

Hope to see you soon.
Thanks so much for stopping by!

X ♥  O

My Solo Show Is Now Up At The MAC

I am so happy!

Everyone keeps telling me that the show,

 "An Evolution of Passion" 

looks really fabulous!

The exhibit opened yesterday and the time went by really quickly.

New friends and old stopped by to help, visit, get a speak peek,
 bring flowers, buy some art and in general, wish us luck.

When I envisioned the show, I knew it would be the biggest collection 

of Sandy Sandy Art ever displayed in one location.

(Several have already "left the building", lol.)

Thinking conservatively, cautiously I told people that 

"there would be over 100 original paintings on display".

Little did I realize, until after two days of set up, that there are

well over 400 original pieces of my art on display and for sale.

WOW! That was a shocker! 

Find out more about the show:

Don't Miss -

Reception this Friday

Free Demo this Saturday

Discount Purchases

Gallery Hours

here!

Hope to see you soon.
Thanks so much for stopping by!

X ♥  O

An Evolution of Passion - Solo Exhibit

"An artist must evolve to quell the voice within 

and find new ways to speak unspoken ideas." 

~ William Scott Jennings

Don't miss this "Once In A Lifetime" 
"One Woman"Show!

 "You have to evolve as an artist, 

and this is really a lifelong process." 

~ Mary Beth McKenzie

Sizzling Summer Sunflower

"Chase down your passion

like it's the last bus of the night."

~ Terri Guillemets

Sizzling Sunflower

7.5" x 5.5" hand painted watercolor on Yupo paper

A.F. Double Mat w/ Backing in sleeve - 8" x 10"

Signed and certified by the artist
See purchase information here.

A photo of the above painting in progress.

Here, the background was approached differently.

It was applied with a 3" roller, then over painted with thick pigment.

I really like today's quote. As time hurries on, it seems as though I have to run ever faster and harder to catch that speeding bus! It's even a recurring dream I've had since childhood. I think all my marathon chasing is starting to pay off though. 

I'll be doing a drawing and painting demonstration at the Hammonton Arts Center during the town's Third Thursday Event on September 19th and also have drawing classes and a Watercolor On Yupo Workshop scheduled there for the fall. I'll post more details here as soon as the dates are confirmed.

I'm planning on going up to NYC next week to do my dry run for my grand opening demonstration. I'll meet with Marc from Legion Papers and then go to check out the Dick Blick Store where I'll be demonstrating Painting on Yupo Paper on August 22nd.

This set up is working out well.  I'm using the laptop to view lessons online
and the desktop computer to follow along and do the work in Dreamweaver.

The online website course from Timothy Training is going well and I'm more than half way through it. I've started to organize 15+ years of online / website files and feel pretty confident that it will soon all start to come together. It feels good to finally be making some headway in that department.

Jerry and I are busier than ever taking care of the businesses, our place, the horses, the cats, the wildlife and the hummingbirds. We are going through about a gallon and a half of nectar every day now. I guess we have used about 40 lbs. or more of sugar so far this season. It's kind of hard to calculate though, because the sneaky sugar industry changed from 5lb. bags to 4lb. bags this year. I guess they thought nobody would notice! That reminds me, I'd better go and check those hummingbird feeders. I forgot to fill them at lunch time and I'm sure they are empty.

I hope your summer is going well and you have found a way to stay cool!

 Tell us what you've been up to!

Thanks for stopping by!

X ♥  O

200th Anniversary - Passion Post

This is my 200th post here on my web log! Like my art, blogging is something that I find great pleasure in. You could say, it's something I've become quite passionate about. My hope is that my various topics here will entertain, enlighten and possibly help to light your fire too!