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Merry Christmas and New Year
Blessings To All!
May your wildest dreams, hopes and
wishes come your way...
Just in time for Christmas and the coming year, I have added the
Quotes + Affirmations page to the
Smiley Things part of this site. Visit this page to see a random
selection of quotes and affirmations to inspire, ponder, or for
contemplation. Perhaps one may become a motto for you for 2008.
Back to the studio now...
2007 - December...
Some of my sets of
paintings and drawings are now
ON SALE!
WHY YOU MAY ASK?
a) Because I like you...
b) It's time for some of the kids to leave home...
c) I'm running out of room...
d) All of the above...
Regardless of why, buying some sets of Sammy Art is cheaper than ever.
Enjoy!
For a limited time only.
2007 - November...
Although I have been busy
with orders of KAN Calendar, Christmas Cards, Name Designs etc, (thanks
for all your support), I have managed to complete a few new paintings!
They can be viewed via this
link - just scroll to the bottom of
the page when you get there. Also, check out the
sets, a much more affordable way to purchase...
I'd like to take this opportunity to let you know about some other
things that may interest you:
KAN (Kingston Arts Network) Artsfest is on again! Join KAN
artists at an Outdoor Exhibition and Art Sale on Saturday 1st December
from 10am at Hazel Pierce Reserve on the banks of Mordialloc Creek.
(Unfortunately I'm unable to attend this one, but the other creative
souls would love to see you).
Julie of "A for Attitude" is launching her new book "R for Richlife"
at Red Hill Market this Saturday 1st December 2007. All Julie's
other books are fantastic and I can't wait to get my hands on this one.
Darren of "The Auslan Company" has recently produced an "Auslan for
Children DVD", which features an introduction to over 350 Auslan signs
for families and professionals. I'm sure this will help me brush
up on my Auslan skills.
Congratulations, Julie and Darren! Wishing you all the best!
p.s. check back soon, SALE
coming!
2007 - October - KAN
Calendar
I'm thrilled to announce
that one of my paintings was selected as the cover image for the 2008
KAN (Kingston Arts Network) Calendar! This is a not for profit
calendar featuring local Artists and is now available for $10.
Please contact me should you wish to purchase any calendars - they make
fantastic gifts. Thanks to all that have supported KAN and local
artists by purchasing this calendar in the past.
For those who have already
placed Christmas Card orders, the first batches have left!
2007 - October...
Saw Priscilla The Musical
in Melbourne on 3rd October...FANTASTIC! Do not miss this one...
http://www.priscillathemusical.com/
2007 - September -
Christmas Card Pre-Orders
Each year I produce one Christmas Card design, with cards anticipated to
be available for distribution around the beginning of November 2007.
Now here's the fun bit.
Orders are placed, paid for and then delivered, without anyone (except
myself and the printer), seeing the design of the card!
Minimum orders are packs of
10 cards for $30.00 or packs of 100 cards for $275.00.
I know this isn't for
everyone, so if you are the type of person who would like to see what
you're ordering, perhaps a mixed pack is for you. Some samples of
previous
Christmas Cards are below and are available in mixed packs of 10
cards for $30-00 and this years design will be included as part of the
mixed pack from 2008.
  
2007 - September -
Leader Newspapers Toolbox Article
Fellow artist Tiffany Milne
and I recently appeared in an article in the Moorabbin Kingston Leader
promoting the Kingston Arts Centre Toolbox workshops. Click
here to read the article.
2007 - September -
Sam Valavanis
Here's a link to an article
from the Mordialloc Chelsea Leader -
Teaching Makes A Difference
and another to some info on
the Vision Australia site
http://www.visionaustralia.org.au/info.aspx?page=823&news=410
2007 - September -
Photos from Chelsea Downunder
Click
here to see a few photos taken on a sunny day at Chelsea on Sunday
9th.
2007 - September -
Chelsea Downunder Flower Show
Some members of KAN
(Kingston Arts Network) will be exhibiting and demonstrating at the
Chelsea Downunder Flower Show on Sunday 9th September 2007 from 10am
until 4pm. Visit the following links for further information.
I'd love to see you there!
http://www.kingston.vic.gov.au/Page/page.asp?Page_Id=1889&h=1
http://www.mordiallocchelsealeader.com.au/article/2007/09/03/21184_mcv_news.html
2007 - August...
For those who care, (yes, a
few of you have asked), I've finally finished reading "The Biology Of
Belief" by
Bruce Lipton...AWESOME! Quite challenging to explain here, so
you'll just have to read that one for yourselves. On the more
artistic side of things, I am in the process of finalising a number of
recent commissions, deciding which design will be chosen for my
Christmas Card 2007, developing more ideas for this site and yes, still
sorting out my
Studio...
Also, a few new
"Ready To Hang" paintings are now available...
2007 - July - Studio
Update
For those keeping an eye on
Studio updates, we have a very
special announcement...
THE MIRROR BALL HAS ARRIVED!!!
2007 - July - A
Special Thank You!
A BIG thank you for some fantastic feedback from some inspirational
beings out there! Your thoughts and constructive, interesting
advice are a blessing and truly appreciated. Keep it coming!!!
...and please let us know
when you've reviewed the new paintings :-)
2007 - July -
ARTycles
ARTycles + Treasures in Highett is closing this week and I'd like to
thank ildi for all her support, advice and smiles. It won't be
long before your next project manifests, ildi. Good Luck!
2007 - June - Mini
Watercolour Paintings
Check out this new range of
mini
watercolour paintings!
These little paintings look great individually, terrific in sets and
make really affordable gifts for all ages.
2007 - June - Year 5
Artists
On 12th June, I went back
to school to speak about art and creativity to Year 5 Artists at
Sandringham House. The young artists asked lots of fantastic
questions, provided suggestions and then had some fun with art
themselves. Thanks for the invitation!
View some pictures here...
2007 - June -
Drawings Now Available!
A small number of my
original
drawings are now for sale as individual drawings or in pairs.
This limited number of pen on paint drawings are framed in bright
lightweight non-glass frames with white mount and feature Karma and his
friends. Unframed pen on paint coming soon...
2007 - May/June...
After spending quite some
time developing my website and organising a few submissions, I am
spending as much time as I can in my studio designing new cards and
painting, painting, painting! Currently reading "The Biology Of
Belief" by
Bruce Lipton after recently seeing Bruce on stage with
Gregg Braden...what a wonderful world we live in!
2007 - May - Thank
You!
A personal thank you to all
those generous people who helped Sam enjoy his special day in any way,
on what was a sunny Melbourne morning, then rainy (yippee!!) afternoon.
All info regarding funds raised, supporters and a wrap up of the day
will be soon available via
http://www.beyondsight.com.au/
In the meantime, here are
links to recent articles...
100507 - When can I open my
eyes?
http://www.news.com.au/heraldsun/story/0,21985,21703501-661,00.html
070507 - Mr Brave takes his
last look
http://www.news.com.au/heraldsun/story/0,21985,21682940-2862,00.html
300407 - Rallying for Sam
http://www.mordiallocchelsealeader.com.au/article/2007/04/30/13690_mcv_news.html
 
2007 - April -
Kingston Youth Health & Wellbeing Expo
One of the major events at
the festival had approx 900 young people descend upon the Kingston City
Hall to attend and take part in the day. As representatives of KAN
(Kingston Arts Network), Mandy and I, armed only with blank canvasses,
brushes, sponges, enthusiasm (and coffee), encouraged participants to
have fun with creativity rather than taking art too seriously.
View some pics here...
A number of the finished
paintings are on display at Kingston Art Centre Gallery until 22nd May
2007.
2007 - April - Sam
Valavanis - Beyond Sight Family Fun Day
An inspirational 4 year old friend of mine, Sam Valavanis has
retinoblastoma (a cancer which attacks the eyes) and in the near future
Sam's only remaining eye must be removed to save his life. I have
known Sam since he was born and have personally witnessed what this
family has been through.
Lisa, Sam's mum, has planned a family fun day fundraiser to be held on
April 21st 2007 at Patterson Lakes Primary School from 10am - 4pm to
raise money for a Beyond Sight (a Royal Children's Hospital auxiliary
and support group for parents of children with retinoblastoma).
Let's help Sam have wonderful memories of this special day. Like
to know more? Some recent articles about Sam and the Family Fun
Day can be accessed via the photo links to the left.
Thanks for taking the time
to read this information, I am grateful to know this family who are
striving each day to make the best of this difficult situation and are
using their adversity to help others.
For more info, please visit
http://www.beyondsight.com.au/
2007 - April - New
Cards!
A few new card designs are
now available for purchase, including one featuring our Quackers
celebrating and another with Gus bearing gifts. For further info,
just go to "For Sale" then
"Cards", or just click on a
link! Like to see another character featured? Please let
us know, I always welcome suggestions.
2007 - April - "Pen
+ Paint" exclusively at ARTycles & Treasures
A limited number of designs
combining my love of drawing and paint are available exclusively through
ARTycles & Treasures, 8 Railway Parade, Highett VIC 3190 until the end
of May. Each is framed in a bright lightweight non-glass frame
with white mount.
2007 - March - Holi
Goddess Festival Day
I have a few paintings on display and for sale at this one day
celebration in Mentone.
Date: 17th March Time: 11am until 4pm.
2007 - March - Artz
Blitz
Artz Blitz - described as
"24 hours of artistic madness", artists have only one day to create a
themed masterpiece in the media of their choice. The 2007 theme?
"Cycles".
2007 - February -
KAN Artsfest
An outdoor exhibition.
Members of KAN (Kingston Arts Network) gather at Hazel Pierce Reserve on
the banks of Mordialloc Creek to display their creations.
2007 - KAN Calendar
One of my paintings was selected as the image for December in the KAN
(Kingston Arts Network) 2007 Calendar. Yippee!!!
This not for profit Calendar is produced to promote Artists in the area
and is available for $10.
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