SANDY SANDY ART

Thursday, October 1, 2015

Put Your Soul Into It

"There is nothing in this world
you cannot accomplish if you are willing to forfeit your deposit."
~ Robert Brault

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30 Paintings in 30 Days ~ September 2015

As you can see, and probably already know if you're reading this, my theme this time around was once again abstracts painted in alcohol inks. I had started "painting ahead" for this challenge in mid August, which really took a lot of the pressure and stress away. I even finished two days ahead of schedule this time around and have a couple of promotional ideas for these pieces in the works. I often heard Tony's advice when it all just seemed too overwhelming;

"When the going gets tough,
just put the pedal to the metal and drive on."

~ Tony Couch

The challenge was easier for me this time around, but it was still no cake-walk. Uploading high resolution, meticulously processed images of each painting in various orientations to my Fine Art Print Site and showing each painting in a room setting meant lots more photos, file organizing, Photoshoping and tons more computer time. I think the effort was well worth it though. Being able to offer just the right room accents, in the right style, size, colors and price range to more designers and collectors is a definite plus.

30 Paintings in Rooms in 30 Days ~ Sept. 2015

Today I am pleased to present this retrospective of my
Sixth 30 Paintings In 30 Days Collection.

Each number and title links to a larger view with painting details, color swatches, room settings and print options associated with each piece.

1) Sharing the Joy 2) Loving It Into Being 3) In The Groove

4) I'm A Dreamer 5) Cradle Of Art 6) Courageous Triumph

7) The Rhythm of Nature 8) Robert Genn Wisdom 9) The Successful Artist

10) The Color Blue 11) Let Us Never Forget 12) Alive In The Moment

13) Renewal and Expansion 14) Artistic Connections 15) Casual Conversations

16) Art Adventures 17) Live With Passion 18) A Little R & R

19) The Intuitive Mind 20) Learning Patience 21) Work Justifies Life

22) Go With The Flow 23) Set Energy in Motion 24) Dancing With Chaos

25) Faith Set Afire 26) Like A Gardener 27) Mysterious Entity

28) The Here and Now 29) Repeating Threads 30.) The Ultimate Quest

You can see my current abstract print offerings here.

"Today's accomplishments were

yesterday's impossibilities."

~ Robert H. Schuller

Here's an overview of my past challenges:

# 1 - January, 2013 - Here's How that First Challenge Started:

The January 2013 Collection:

# 2 - Here's How the September 2013 - Second Challenge Started:

September 2013 - Second Challenge Series:

# 3 - Here's How the Third Challenge 1/1/2014 Started:

January 2014 - Third Challenge Collection:

# 4 - Here's How the September 2014 - Fourth Challenge Started:

September 2014 - Fourth 30 in 30 Collection:

# 5 - Here's How the January 2015 - Fifth Challenge Started:

January 2015 - Fifth 30 in 30 Collection:

Wishing each and every one of you all the best in life. Congratulations to all of you who also took on the challenge. Thanks so much for following along and cheering me on again in my journey.
Happy creating and/or collecting!

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September 2015 - 30 Paintings in 30 Days - Wrap-Up

"The intelligent man is one
who has successfully fulfilled
many accomplishments,
and is yet willing to learn more."
~ Ed Parker

X ♥ O

Wednesday, September 30, 2015

The Ultimate Quest

"First, one seeks to become an artist

by training the hand – techniques.

Then one finds it is the eye

that needs improving – drawing skills.

Later, one learns it is the mind that

wants developing – design or composition;

only to discover that the ultimate quest

of the artist is in the spirit – content."

~ Larry Brullo

September 2015 - 30 Paintings in 30 Days - Day Thirty

See abstracts in room settings here.

"It is a shameful thing to be weary of inquiry
when what we search for is excellence."
~ Cicero

See (E and F) Soul Searching here and here.

Prints of this painting in different orientations are available here.

See this image framed here.

"Sometimes you have to go through something else
to find what you're looking for."
~ Robert Genn

Another 30 Paintings in 30 Days Challenge has come to an end. I can hardly believe it's over. After doing it five previous times, I can honestly say that they do get easier. I am glad I took this opportunity to turbo- charge my career. Accelerated production has a way of clarifying the search and adding velocity to the journey. I want to thank each and every one of you for your wonderful feedback, support and for coming along on this wild, amazing, abstract, alcohol ink ride with me!

"There's always a way to do it better. Find it."

~ Thomas Edison

Come back tomorrow to see the wrap up collage of all 30 of my alcohol ink abstracts!

Thanks so much for your friendship,

X ♥ O

Tuesday, September 29, 2015

Repeating Threads

"There is always more to be found by exploring
the same subject again and again."
~ Dion Archibald

September 2015 - 30 Paintings in 30 Days - Day Twenty-nine

See this painting and others in room settings here.

"With repetition, the alternate approaches
become clear and options open."
~ Robert Genn

See Intervention here

See this painting as a framed print here.

Prints of this painting in different orientations are available here.

"A master painting has multiple repeating threads running through it. These hold the painting together
and unify it in much the same way a great symphony
is tied together by a repeated main theme. Variety in these repeated elements, as in music, adds interest
to the painting. Repetition, variety, unity, harmony
are characteristics of all great symphonies
and of all great paintings."
~ Barry John Raybould