2013 Was A Very Yupo Year

"There is no harm
in repeating a good thing."
~ Plato

I just finished this painting and it is headed up to NYC to be included in

the corporate collection and gallery display of Legion Paper.

You can see snapshots of my trip to Legion Paper

and my Yupo Paper Demonstration on facebook.

See my NYC 2014 Spring Demo Schedule here.

Starry Starry Moonlit Night

11.5" x 14.5" original hand painted watercolor on Yupo paper

Signed and certified by Sandy Sandy

Corporate Collection, Legion Paper, NY, NY

• SOLD

Marketing Director, Marc Schotland, liked my "swirl series",

so I did several versions and this is the one he chose.

Looking back, it has been a Very Yupo Year!

I never dreamed that I'd paint over 160 "keeper" watercolors

on the slick synthetic surface in 2013. My success was largely

facilitated by the jump start I got listening to the Leslie's AHA

blog casts and participating in Ms. Saeta's 30 in 30 challenges.

In January 2014, I'll be doing my third

30 Paintings in 30 Days Challenge with Leslie Saeta

along with over 200 awesome artists worldwide.

I'm getting a little nervous though, because I'm still not
sure what my next month's theme will be.

In January 2013, I did "Paintings Inspired by Quotes About Trees"

and in September I did, "Legends, Myths and Folktales".

If you've got any ideas or suggestions, I'm all ears!

Follow along, come join in the fun and paint if you have the gumption.
In any case, wish us all luck and stick-to-a-tive-nous!

As always, thanks for stopping by.

Oh, one last thing, I'd really appreciate a small favor tonight.

Please share my work and spread the word about my 

year end studio sale to your family and friends.

It would mean so much to me.

X ♥  O

THANKS FOR YOUR FRIENDSHIP!

Best Wishes Always to You and Yours

Painting Exhibit Extended Through December

"There is no telling how many miles

you will have to run

while chasing a dream."

Charge On Rhinoceros Spirit!

What I've learned so far ...
In order to become a successful artist, one must grow 2" thick skin
and continually charge after goals with persistence and tenacity.

Our Black Friday, Saturday (& Sunday) Sale was fairly successful. Everyone who came had a super good time and left with some free gifts and new art treasures. Although more than a dozen pieces of art found new homes (or will be waiting for one under the Christmas tree), this event did not meet my projected goals. I was disappointed in the number of people who actually showed up. If I had a dollar for everyone who said they were coming and didn't, I could buy myself a very nice dinner. It's human nature that people are trying to be nice, I guess. So tell me artists, don't you prefer honesty over brown-nosing politeness? If someone dosen't have any intention of coming why tell me otherwise? It's like hearing the old line, "I'll be back" at art shows. One time after hearing that a dozen times in a single day, I just blurted out in frustration, "Oh, no you won't!" I know it was wrong of me, but now it kind of makes me chuckle to remember the shocked look on that well intentioned lady's face.

It took a lot of planning and a couple of days of hard work to get the studio set up for this event. We are very pleased with the display and have decided to leave it up during the month of December.

I am offering appointments to view over 150 framed and 100 matted original watercolors accompanied by 30 gallery wrapped and framed acrylics painted over the past decade. 

A 20% discount will be applied to all items purchased at the studio until Christmas. This is a substantial savings. My regular original painting prices will be going up 10% as of January 1, 2014.

I also have gift certificates which can be used for lessons, paintings and prints; all purchased now through the end of the month at a 20% discount. 

I hope some of you local people reading this will consider making an appointment to come by my studio.

Give me a call at: 609.268.9106

or email me at: Sandy@SandySandy.com. 

I don't know if and when I'll have such a varied

collection of work on display together again.

Thanks for stopping by.

I hope you didn't mind a little ranting.

Have a good one!

☺

Black Friday and Saturday Sale Extended Through Sunday!

After hours of set up for our Studio Sale,

Jerry and I have decided to leave the show up

and extend the sale through Sunday.

Sat. Hours - 9:30am- 4pm

Sunday Hours - 12 noon - 4pm

or call to make an appointment

Original paintings make lasting, memorable gifts.

They enhance any home or office environment.

(Many now under $50.)

Some pretty holiday gifts and accents.

My matted prints and originals are ready to

fit into a standard frame.

These tree paintings come with

the quote that inspired it on the back.

Sunny sunflowers will brighten up any room.

Over half of my tree series has been sold.

These are some that are still available.

Lighthouses and shack paintings delight those

with a love of the shore.

Give the gift of JOY with hummingbirds

that will brighten up even the darkest winter day.

Thanks to all the folks who came out,

supported the arts,independent businesses

and bought local at our studio today.

Here are a few of the nine paintings that sold today.

I added a cardinal in the tree to this one

after a suggestion from someone on facebook.

This is a smaller Yupo version of 

"Snowman in the Meadow",

one of my best sellers on iStock.

This cardinal never even made it out in public,

except being featured in my newsletter this month.

I hope by extending the sale,

I'll get to spread the joy of art

even further than before.

I'm looking forward to seeing old friends

and making some new ones

over the next couple of days!

Thanks for stopping by and for spreading the word about

this event to your family and friends.

Best Wishes Always to You and Yours

A Little Something Extra - Mr. Red ~ SOLD

“Christmas is doing a little

something extra for someone.” 

~ Charles M.Schultz

"The thoughtful gift always takes a little more of a planned and vigorous attempt,

but the delight of the recipient is well worth the effort."

Mr. Cardinal

8" 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.

• SOLD

Now wouldn't this look great sitting under your tree!?

I will be offering FREE custom gift wrapping
on every purchase during our
Black Friday and Saturday
 Studio Sale!

Mark your calendars!

This year give American made,
hand painted art to
someone special
on your list.

(Gift certificates are also available!)

I have a feeling that this framed, hand painted watercolor

will be the hit of Someone Special's Christmas.

Thanks for stopping by!

Have a great day.

Gift of the Red Bird ~ SOLD

"Being honest may not get you a lot of friends,

but it will always get you the right ones."

~ John Lennon

Winter Cardinal 8" 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. • SOLD

Winter Cardinal

8" 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.
• SOLD

Winter Cardinal II • SOLD

Winter Cardinal II

• SOLD

The gift of the red bird is that of creativity and

the nurturing of a greater self awareness.

Above is the same painting done on Yupo paper
and on Arches 140 lb. cold press paper.

I'd appreciate your input to a quick question.
Which one of these paintings do you prefer and why?

Thanks for stopping by!
Have a great day.

Black Friday and Saturday ~ ~ ~ Super-Duper Studio Sale !

"Seize opportunity by the beard,

for it is bald behind."

YES, I am doing it again!
And we're extending the Sale through
Sunday, Dec. 1st from Noon to 4pm

If you missed my first mind blowing,

money saving, Client Appreciation Event last month, 

or if you were here and just didn't get enough,

here's your second chance!

(Click to enlarge.)

Some photos from my October 19th and 20th BOGO Event

here at Sandarosa Studio.

New collectors, Steve and Cocoa.

The outside display with over 150 originals.

Me with a visiting high school classmate.

Cathy left with two new paintings

to hang in her home in California.

New collectors, Charleen and Bob left with

ten new paintings to brighten their home!

Here's the studio show set-up last month.

Some of the paintings •sold so far this year.

See my gallery of recent paintings here.

Hope to see you here at my studio

on November 29th and 30th!

Buy American this holiday season.

Everybody needs art

and it is the perfect gift.

What's hanging on your walls?

X ♥  O

Happy Day of the Dead!

"For Mexicans, death is something good, not bad.

We say death is like waking up. We are not

afraid of death; we embrace it."

~ Diane Guerrero

Happy Day of the Dead
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4" x 6" original hand painted watercolor on Yupo paper 

Acid-free Mat w/ Backing in sleeve/ or framed - 5" x 7" 

Signed and certified by the artist.

Learn how you can celebrate the Day of the Dead.

"People do not die for us immediately, but remain bathed in a sort of aura of life which bears no relation to true immortality but through which they continue to occupy our thoughts in the same way as when they were alive.
It is as though they were traveling abroad."

~ Marcel Proust

X ♥  O