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Outa the Woods and on the Road Again!

        After literally being in the woods in my studio all winter,  I'm now ready to take it on the road with my mixed media collage pieces, aptly entitled "Of the Woods".


      This weekend, to kick off the show season, is one of my favorite shows. It is the Broad Ripple Art Fair, at the Indianapolis Art Center. I will be in booth #53 in the field, unless some last-minute begging on my part results in getting the shady spot next to the Art Center, where I was last year. My booth has evolved over the years, but is still sage green with flowy curtains and dappled light.


      This year has been one of great learning and experimentation with new techniques and materials. Light through leaves remains a strong theme of my work. I continue to seek that place of solace in the woods. My palette is still muted and earthy, but with vibrant pops of color. I am a lover of coneflowers, ferns, and all the rich textures and layers of flora and fauna of the woods. 


     I've recently explored the more abstract idea of the tree we don't see. In my imagination, the tree below the surface is a whole world of gears and codes and interwoven pathways. I'm clearly not a botanist! These two are prints that are available on gallery wrapped canvas. 




     Next stop on the road trip will be the Crosbey Art Fair at the Toledo Botanical Gardens, another favorite show for me. Crosbey takes place June 28 and 29th. Last year my booth was at an obscure corner of the show, removed from the main thoroughfare and facing the woods. Many artists would not have preferred being in that space, but for me it was perfect. Hopefully I will be there again this June. 


    The next stop will be Franklin Art in the Park in Franklin Michigan. This is a gem of a one day show which takes place on Labor Day. 

     Wrapping up my 2025 season will be Penrod, in Indianapolis on September 6th. Penrod is like a great reunion of artist friends and clients, and I feel honored to be included.

        Finally, I have some of the pieces on my online store, sandyartparts.etsy.com. Should you decide to purchase from the store, be sure to type in the code "artparts111" for 20% off. 

    I look forward to seeing you at a show this spring or summer. Please do drop by and say hi!  As always, feel free to reach out if you have an idea for a painting or would like to add to your collection. 


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