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

A Happy Talent

"It is a happy talent to know how to play."

 ~ Ralph Waldo Emerson

"The very essence of playfulness is an openness 

to anything that may happen, 

the feeling that whatever happens, it's okay. 

 You're either free to play, or you're not."

 ~ John Cleese

I'm really looking forward to our "play"shop tomorrow!

See more about it here.

Don't Stop Playing!

"We don't stop playing because we grow old;

we grow old because we stop playing."

~ George Bernard Shaw

Dolphin Spirit ~ Natural Rhythms

Social ~ Relaxation ~ Exercise ~ Exuberance

~  8.5 x 6.5" Hand Painted Watercolor on Yupo Paper

Matted and Framed to 10" x 8"

Here's a few in-progress shots for today's painting.

First Step - Paint the eyes and body.

Because I wanted the dolphin lighter than the

background, I started with light to medium mid-tones.

Second Step -

The background wash and swirls were added.

Third Step -

As in previous posts, the painting was finished

by adding the calligraphy, lifting a little pigment

here and there and adding a few darks and darker mid-tones.

Dolphion Spirit -  Full frame/ Uncropped

Thanks again for all the comments and emails
from old friends and new!

I hope you are having a playful day.

Thanks so much for stopping by!

X ♥  O

Play The Game!

"Art is a game. 

Too bad for them 

who makes a duty of it." 

~ Max Jacob 

Sketching Everyday - Summer 2017 - Day 19

Happy Creating My Friends!

X ♥  O

 

A Loving Embrace

"Drawing is a frame of mind, a loving embrace if you will."

 ~ Susan Avishai

I love this quote about drawing. It is one of my favorites. Ok, I'll admit, I'm a quote junkie and I've got hundreds of favorites! But this one sort of sums up how I feel when I'm drawing something I love and I'm in the *zone (*the place or state of mind you are in when youve made that right brain shift).

Today's little watercolor sketch was done from multiple reference photos and sketches in my many reference folders; collected over the decades; some of which I still have from childhood.  Often when drawing or planning a painting, I use many images to come up with a final design.

We've got hummer action here non-stop now and they are keeping me busy cleaning and filling the feeders. And of course, I'm taking multiple hummingbird breaks during the day, just to indulge in the sheer joy of being in their presence; feeling the rush of air as they zoom by; watching the acrobatic displays, listening to the excited chattering and being enchanted by their never ending magic.

I'm sharing today's post from my summer sketching blog. Why don't you join me there!?

Happy Drawing and Creating My Friends!

X ♥  O

 

Assisting Fellow Travellers on the Dreamway

"Loved ones are released to become travellers

on their own Dreamway."

~ Robert Genn

Woo Hoo! Our July 23rd Watercolor on Yupo Workshop, 

that I just announced two days ago,

is already half filled!

A little note about the art I create for teaching purposes - When I design a theme and a project(s) for one of my workshops, I do lessons with my students in mind. I often teach complete beginners right along side of others who have moderate or even extensive art training. This means keeping steps as simple as possible, going back to basics, stepping back, evaluating, using a more predictable technique(s) and coming up with a subject that most students will have success with. Everybody needs to feel that they learned something and created a beautiful (or at least satisfying) piece. So, for instance, I know everyone loves my loose, white horse, (posted above), but this is not something I would try to teach at a one day workshop! We'd probably have a few disappointed attendees to say the least.

Art is a noble quest with no set in stone, end destination.

I help people just starting out on the path and those who've been on the Dreamway quite a while.

With an art career spanning over four decades, I have a depth of knowledge

and experience that can help guide artists in all phases of the art voyage.

The main thing is to motivate them with love, accomplishment and joy to

just keep taking one step after the other and never give up the dream.

Happy Creating My Friends!

X ♥  O

 

Sketch With Me For FREE!

“The more you express your skills,
the more experienced you become and
the closer you get to excellence.”

~ Israelmore Ayivor

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FUN & FREE!...!http://www.sketchingeveryday.com

Come hone your drawing, sketching and watercolor skills with me this summer as I indulge in my 8th Summer of Drawing Everyday from June 1st - August 31st!

Check it out here!

Happy Creating My Friends!

X ♥  O

 

Yupo Paper Giveaway!

Announcing a Yupo Paper Giveaway Sponsored by Legion Paper! This contest will be open to Yupo Artists in the USA and Canada. Complete details will be released soon. There will be six prizes, each totaling more than $70.USD in retail value! To become eligible and receive all details as they become available, join the YUPO ARTISTS GROUP ON FACEBOOK HERE. #DoItOnYupo  #LegionPaper  #YupoWithSandy

 Good luck and happy creating!

X ♥  O

 

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