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

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