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.
☺

"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

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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!"

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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

A Pirate Legend (Day 19)

Sing a song of sixpence

A pocket full of rye

Four and twenty blackbirds

Baked in a pie

As with many others, this little nursery rhyme

does not have such innocent beginnings. In the early 1700's, it actually started as a coded message used by the legendary pirate,  Blackbeard, to recruit new crew members.

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~A Pirate Legend~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

Alcohol Inks and Watercolor on Yupo paper

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So today, we all say Aaaarrrrgh Mateys! 

Aye Aye, today be 

INTERNATIONAL TALK LIKE A PIRATE DAY

Be sure to spread th' piratude ya scallywags!

an' Cap'n Happy

It's Fun -Talk Like A Pirate (Day 18)

"Creative ideas flourish best in a shop 

which preserves some spirit of fun. 

Nobody is in business for fun, 

but that does not mean there 

cannot be fun in business." 

~ Leo Burnett

~~~~~~~~~~~~~Talk Like A Pirate Day!~~~~~~~~~~~~

Alcohol Inks and Watercolor on Yupo paper

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Tomorrow, September 19th, is 
International Talk Like A Pirate Day!

Ahoy! The point of talkin' like a pirate, is well, that there really is no point in it matey; except that it be loads of fun!  Aye!! It be one of me favorite 'olidays! It be the one day of the year that all ye swashbuckling landlubbers can shiver yer timbers and practice yer piratude! So tomorrow, be sure to raise a mug of grog and make a toast to yer Jolly Roger, me hearties! Aye Aye, Cap'n Happy an' yers truly will be doin' our best to spread the pirate lingo and jollification everywhere we go; at home, at work, on the phone and to every scurvy dog we meet. So listen up buccaneers and wenches, brush up on yer pirate lingo or be a bilge rat and walk the plank! Aarrr!

an' Cap'n Happy

Cap'n Happy says, "Speak the lingo, or walk the plank! Aarrrgh!"

Legend of Buried Pirate Treasure ~ ~ # 19 of 30

“Legends don't have to make sense.

They just have to be beautiful.

Or at least interesting.” 

~ Terry Pratchett

#19 of 30 -

  Myths, Fables, Folk Tales and Legends 

Buried Pirate Treasure

7.5" x 5.5" original hand painted watercolor on Yupo paper

Acid-free Mat w/ Backing in sleeve - 8" x 10"

Signed and certified by the artist.

Painting Options

matted w/ backing (in sleeve) $85.00 USD matted / framed / med- wood $105.00 USD art only (in sleeve) $80.00 USD

In reality, pirates rarely buried their treasures. In fact, there is only one known incident on record of such an event. Also, there is absolutely no existing evidence of any buried treasure maps, ever.  Bummer, hugh? Sorry to break this news to you here, especially on "Talk Like A Pirate Day". That really be making me blood boil. Arrgh! Anyway, Happy "Talk Like a Pirate Day" to all ye land lubbin' buccaneers!  

I did remember to take a few in-progress shots while a workin' on this here paintin' though.

With me Jolly Roger flyin' high, Yo-ho-ho, shiver me timbers, I bet ye'll not be wonderin' what Cp'n Happy an' this salty landlubber lass be up to tonight! Aye! Time for a big pocket of Rye and a song or two!  ARRRRGAH!!

Talk Like a Pirate or Else! ~ # 18 of 30

"Today was good.

Today was fun.

Tomorrow is another one."

~ Dr. Seuss

Ahoy Mateys!

remindin' all ye scallywags

that tomorrow'l be

International 

Talk Like A Pirate Day!

ARRRRRRRRRR, Aye!!

Th' 19th of September every year

be one of me favrit 'olidays!

#18 of 30 -

  Myths, Fables, Folk Tales and Legends 

Legend: Pirates often used colorful language such as 'Arrrgh' and 'Ahoy Matey'. It probably isn't true, but it sure is fun to spend a whole day talkin' like 'em!

Talk Like a Pirate Watercolor on Yupo paper • Available Signed and certified by the artist.

Talk Like a Pirate

Watercolor on Yupo paper • Available

Signed and certified by the artist.

So don't be a yella bellied bilge rat!

Speak th' lingo or walk the plank!

Talk Like A Pirate Today, Or Else!!

Ahoy!! I be Cap'n Happy here

remindin' all ye landlubbin' scallywags

that today be 

International

Talk Like A Pirate Day! 

ARRRRRRR, AYE!!

Th' 19th day of September every year

be one of me favrit 'olidays!

Cap'n Happy says, "Speak the lingo or walk the plank!"

All ye scurvy buccaneers better be

crawling out of yer bung hole today

and ye better be talkin' like a pirate

l o u d  and c l e a r !

Don't be a yella bellied bilge rat!

Speak th' lingo or walk the plank!

Day Of The Dead Greetings

Senorita Catrina dances in the Day Of The Dead celebration.

Here two Catrinas offer gifts and homage to the dead.

ARREBA!!  ARREBA!!

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Ahoy all ye wenches and buccaneers with piratude!

I be shovin' off fer distant lands now, me hearties! 

It's been a scallywaggin' swash bucklin' Countdown ta Halloween mates!

'Til nextime buccos, wishin' ya smooth sailin'

an th' mudder load o' treasures!!  

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ 

Shrunken Heads ~ Hours Of Fun

Me an' me maties be finishin' up ar shrivaled up shrunken heads last night.

Truth be told, me mutter, sis an' this scallywag wench be gittin' mighty silly w' it thar .

 We be makin' it dark except fer ar wee handy flashlanterns

Then we cleaver hags be makin' up dancin' routines an puttin' on shows with 'em

ta spooky Halloween tunes of course . . . 

And we be hysterical

All ye buccaneers be serious an' watching th' game

but broke free long enough to judge our heads fer us

Each chose different favrites 'n we was all winners.

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It was my parents last night with us, so it was nice to share

our last dinner together and so many laughs. 

They left  this morning.

I was hoping they'd stay through Halloween,

but with the cold snap and dusting of snow here, 

the warmer climate beckons them.

It was a wonderful three weeks.

I am very grateful for

them and their visit.

Love you Mom & Dad!

Time for me to stay busy and get some work done here.

Tomorrow I will hang 19 of my watercolor paintings

in a three month solo show at The Samaritan Hospice Gallery

at the Virtua Hospital in Mt. Holly, NJ..

I haven't been posting much since my folks were here. We were Busy Busy Busy!

I just want to thank everyone who came out to my Apple Festival and Cranberry Festival shows. They were both very successful and I was able to significantly lighten my load. This was due in large part to you friends and collectors who showed your support by continuing to believe in me and my work.

Thank you, thank you very much!!

"I would maintain that thanks are the highest form of thought, and that gratitude is happiness doubled by wonder."  ~ G.K. Chesterton

ARRRRRRGH ! ! !

Wishin' Ya a Hauntingly Happy Halloween!!

Shiver me timbers and blow me down! Autumn leaves ar a flyin' round here, matey! An' so is th' time!! ERARRRR! Me be stoppin' by just a wishin' all ye witches, wenches, zombies, ghouls, ghosts, monsters and scallywags a weekend o' Halloween Hauntings and Frightnin', Fall Festivities!

And avast, if ye could muster just a wee bit o' extra Hell Raisin' while yer out there, it'd be greatly pleasin' to this ole' salty sea hag, ARRRAGH !! Have yerself a fun-filled Halloween, me Hearties!

Happy Halloween Me Hearty

"Ahoy, me folks now be at port with ther' great grand landfarin' furner ship! Me buccaneer pappy turns 81 today and me sweet swashbucklin' ma be turnin' 79 in th' week." 

"Aye, what fun lovin' landlubbers, the 'ole farts be too! Blow me down me hearty, it be an excitin' Countdown to Halloween filled w' plenty hearty piratude cheer 'round here!" 

"An' here' be a special shot fer me Witchy Wiccan friends . . ." 

"And fer all ya cat lovers out yonder too . . . "

"ERRR, me an' me mates be a makin' some freaky fruity shrunk'n heads 'ere . . . "

"Aye. . .  but maybe me sprogs be leavin' 'em in me oven a bit too long thar! Ya think? oh 'ell. . . "

"Avast, an' shiver me timbers ya scallywags! Th' Countdown to Halloween still be continuin' all th' while 'ere, ERRRR!! Jus' checkin' in w' a big AHOY THERE MATEY from me playfully, piratey piney woods port, ARRRGH. . . "

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"There comes a time in every rightly constructed kid's life that he has a raging desire to go somewhere and dig for hidden treasure."  ~ Mark Twain

"It is never too late to have a happy childhood."  ~ Tom Robbins

"If you carry your childhood with you, you never become older."  ~ Tom Stoppard