This is the first Winter Solstice in many years that I won’t be sending out my homemade cards. Partial hospitalization cut into my creation time. Plus, I had to get ready to show off.
My church, First Unitarian of Des Moines, brings in a different artist every month and displays their work in this lovely gallery-like space—lots of natural light, lots of traffic (it’s the big meeting space outside the sanctuary). I get to be December’s Artist of the Month.
Yesterday, the curator and her helper got me set up. They were lovely, interested, detail-oriented ladies who made my cards looks funky and amazing in the space. I wrote little descriptive blurbs for each set of cards and a general Artist’s Statement to let folks know about me. Instead of the hoity-toity, deep philosophical art-babble, I basically said my aim was to make folks snort milk out their nose.
I also claimed a little space for my art journals and set out my newly-minted business cards so folks could find this blog and my Etsy shop.
I’ve made cards for our Caring Ministry to send to folks who are suffering, but I’m excited to share more of my art with this community (Since there are kids, I did have to cull the most blatant profanity, but farts and poop definitely made the cut).
The show will be up all month. For those who live close, the doors are open Wednesday nights and Sundays, otherwise, call the office to see about getting in. On December 11, there’s a Meet the Artist opportunity between services (10:15-11:00). It’s not a big deal, just a chance for me to answer questions and be proud.
‘Cause I sorta am.
SandySue Altered
A Mind Divided 
Nov 30, 2016 @ 09:43:06
Congratulations!! That’s simply awesome!!
Nov 30, 2016 @ 15:08:32
Thanks!
Nov 30, 2016 @ 10:03:50
Very cool, Sandy- so glad you get a little limelight!
Nov 30, 2016 @ 15:08:07
Thanks, my friend. I’m missing you.
Nov 30, 2016 @ 10:15:05
Awww…you SHOULD feel very proud, you’re an amazing artist!
Nov 30, 2016 @ 15:07:33
Pot. Kettle. Black.
Nov 30, 2016 @ 17:11:08
🙂
Nov 30, 2016 @ 10:27:19
Congratulations!
Nov 30, 2016 @ 15:06:52
Thanks muchly
Nov 30, 2016 @ 10:40:43
Very Cool! Congratulations!!
Nov 30, 2016 @ 15:06:31
Thanks, buddy. Gosh, I miss you guys.
Nov 30, 2016 @ 11:12:50
You are… 🙂
Nov 30, 2016 @ 15:05:56
🤓
Nov 30, 2016 @ 12:58:09
I always snort whatever I am drinking through my nose when I read art-babble – but what could be more creative than tossing a bit of humor into the mix?
Nov 30, 2016 @ 15:05:14
Your sinuses must be spic-n-span!
Nov 30, 2016 @ 15:56:00
Only when I snort mouth-wash. 🙂
Nov 30, 2016 @ 20:06:29
Ouchie.
Nov 30, 2016 @ 13:09:22
Nice job girl! Hope to get by to see it. Looks amazing. Glad that you are pleased.
Nancy
Nov 30, 2016 @ 15:03:42
And thanks again, Nancy, for your gift yesterday.
Nov 30, 2016 @ 16:20:23
YAAAAAAAAAYY Sandy Sue!! 😀 ❤
Nov 30, 2016 @ 20:06:13
HeeHee.
Nov 30, 2016 @ 16:57:56
Nice work, Sandy! You deserve to be in the light!
Nov 30, 2016 @ 20:05:56
Marcia! How the hell are you, girl?
Nov 30, 2016 @ 17:56:32
I’m sure it feels good to be recognized. We always have artwork displayed at my Unitarian Church too (in Rancho Palos Verdes, CA)
Nov 30, 2016 @ 20:05:31
It must be a UU thing.
Nov 30, 2016 @ 21:01:48
Even better this year! Love your smile 💛
Dec 01, 2016 @ 21:45:47
Thanks, Val. I was sucking wind at that point, but happy.
Dec 01, 2016 @ 02:01:28
Be so proud!!
Dec 01, 2016 @ 21:45:18
Is there a “proud” emoji?
Dec 02, 2016 @ 01:03:50
Hmm, I am not sure but there should be!!!
Dec 01, 2016 @ 08:32:06
Tears of joy pouring down my cheeks followed by giggles and love and awe … WOWza… Love and peace to you sweetheart
Dec 01, 2016 @ 21:44:50
And you.
Dec 01, 2016 @ 09:46:13
Oh Sandy, I am *so* thrilled for you!! Having had the pleasure of purchasing a few of your pieces, I know firsthand how *fab* they are. Would that I lived closer so that I could see the show in person, but I know already that it’s ‘da bomb.’ You go girl!! 🙂
Dec 01, 2016 @ 21:44:19
Sweet woman, your words are gifts.
Dec 03, 2016 @ 11:45:43
That’s a cool write-up about you on the link you provided. I hope you have a blast on the 11th. I love that photo of you smiling… very hip frames BTW. 🙂
Dec 03, 2016 @ 19:24:12
Thanks, Lori. Actually, the office put TOMORROW as the Meet the Artist date, so I had to get my head wrapped around that. Just a deep breath or two. It’s really no big deal—45 minutes between church services to act like a functioning human being. Oh, wait…
Dec 04, 2016 @ 15:49:31
Congratulations!
Dec 04, 2016 @ 20:54:11
thanks, Kathy
Dec 05, 2016 @ 05:27:32
That’s awesome. Congrats!
Dec 05, 2016 @ 05:39:27
Thanks muchly
Dec 05, 2016 @ 14:21:29
Wow, that’s fabulous. You have ever right to be proud, Sandy!
Dec 05, 2016 @ 17:43:16
Thanks, Peg.
Dec 06, 2016 @ 23:26:32
Oooh, art journals! You mentioned an Etsy shop?–where can I find you? 🙂
Dec 07, 2016 @ 18:57:21
There’s a link to my Etsy shop on my blog sidebar. Look for Sandy Sue Altered and a cute kindergarten picture in primary colors.
Dec 07, 2016 @ 18:57:42
SOOOO good to hear from you, Kana.
Feb 12, 2017 @ 19:47:16
me too I’m proud of you too……..and very late to the party the rabbit said
Feb 13, 2017 @ 09:09:58
“We are all a little mad here.”