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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/

 

Family Fun Day Flyer  090407 - Newspaper Article   Stereo974 Article + Photos


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.

 

Holi Goddess Festival Day


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".

 

Artz Blitz - The Fuel Cycle


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.

 

KAN Artsfest


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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