“Dervish” by Sandy Haight.  Watercolor on Arches 300# paper.  Image size:  41″ x 15″.  Frame size:  48″ x 22″.

We find ourselves emerging from the darkness, not only of winter, but of witnessing our deeply divided society with all its rancor, and of a pandemic keeping us in a state of panicky isolation at the possibility of a fatal or debilitating exposure to a contagious virus.  It’s time to embrace the beauty of emerging, flowering life as it springs forth now with hope and cheer for brightening the future.

I’m continuing to paint flowers for the pure love of their startling beauty and their dancing, sensuous movements.  In my new work the blooms are contrasted from, and leaping out from, dark backgrounds.  The full flower becomes brighter, more dramatic and exciting….but less abstract than my usual Floralscapes that fill the space with the bloom.  “From Darkness Blooms!  I was delighted to try new, very wide horizontal proportions for “Dervish” above, and “Canopy”, below.  What do you think?

My April show is at the Scott Milo Gallery in Anacortes, WA near the Skagit Valley tulip fields while they are in bloom.  I’ll be one of 5 artists in their 8th Annual Tulip Festival Artists, Past and Present show and showing nine paintings.  I was the Skagit Valley Tulip Festival Poster artist in 2016.  Please come by to say hi at the Opening reception and immerse yourself in the colors of my wallflowers!

Reception during the Gallery Walk April 7, 6:00-8:00pm

Scott Milo Gallery, 420 Commercial Ave. Anacortes, WA.

Show opens April 7 and closes April 28, 2023.

Gallery Hours: Tuesday – Saturday 11am – 5pm

“Flounce” by Sandy Haight.  Watercolor on Arches 300# paper.  Image size 22″ x 30″.  Frame size:  31″ x 39″

“Out of the Night” by Sandy Haight.  Watercolor on Arches 300# paper.  Image size 22″ x 30″.  Frame size:  31″ x 39″

“Canopy” by Sandy Haight. Watercolor on Arches 300# paper.  Image size:  41″ x 15″.  Frame size:  48″ x 22″.

“Lighting the Darkness” by Sandy Haight.  Watercolor on 300# paper.  Image size:  22″ x 15″.  Frame size: 29″ x 22″

“Festival Bloom” by Sandy Haight.  Watercolor on 149# Arches.  Image size: 14″ x 21″.  Frame size” 21″ x 28″.

Archival Prints Available!

As always, prints of my paintings can be ordered at whatever size, substrate (paper, canvas, metal etc) and framing fits your space at Fine Art America and Saatchi Art.  My paintings are all professionally photographed for excellent reproduction!

More Art News…!

1.  My huge hydrangea painting “Out of the Blue” will be shown at the Northwest Watercolor Society Waterworks show opening April 28.   The online show runs through June 30th.  The awards reception is open to all online on April 28, 5-7:00pm.

“Out of the Blue”  Watercolor by Sandy Haight.  Image size:  29″ x 42″.  Frame size:42″ x 55″.

2.   “Sunrise Rose” will be showing at Bainbridge Island Museum of Art, BIMA as part of a large regional show, the Museum’s first-ever juried group exhibition called BIMA Spotlight.  The show opens June 30 and runs through September.  3500 artworks were submitted!  The reception is July 8, 5:00 – 8:00pm.

“Sunrise Rose”.  Watercolor by Sandy Haight.  Image size:  30″ x 22″.  Frame size:  39″ x 31″.

3.   I was accepted as a new member of “Women Painters of Washington” which will allow me more opportunities to show my work in group shows.  They have a permanent downtown Seattle gallery in the Columbia Center.  Watch for future news!

Happy spring everyone!  Time to smell the flowers and see the light!

California Calla – Watercolor on 300# cold press.  Image size:  22″ x 30″.  Frame size:  31″ x 39″

This heart shaped calla lily caught my eye in my daughter’s San Francisco garden where they grow profusely and seductively.  The wavering leaves are as compelling as the bold white blooms, especially in this view, which called out to me to be painted.  I haven’t had much luck growing these lilies in my NW garden so this painting suffices to bring me joy and wonder.

I’m honored that this large watercolor painting was accepted into the new 2023 CVG Show opening January 14 at the Collective Visions Gallery,  331 Pacific Ave. Bremerton, WA . Phone: 360-377-8327.  This show of diverse art styles and mediums, displaying 2D, 3D and digital artists from Washington State, was juried by the inimitable Carla O’Connor.  She has dominated the water media art world since I’ve been involved in watercolor, winning awards and the highest signature status in many watercolor societies.

CVG SHOW CALENDAR

What’s unique about the CVG Show are the art events that the gallery hosts for the show:

January 14 – Public Reception 4 to 7 pm.   Enjoy live music by Carol Holst, wine and light refreshments.

January 15 1 to 3 pm: Gallery walk-through and discussions of the artwork, led by the juror, Carla O’Connor.

Beginning on January 18 (Wednesday) the gallery will be open daily Wed. – Sat.  You may vote for the people’s choice award.

February 3, (Friday) 5 to 8 pm First Friday Artwalk, with refreshments and live music by Tom Lukas

February 19 (Saturday), 2 to 4 pm: A panel discussion, hosted by artist Karsten Boysen and led by Greg Robinson, Chief Curator of the Bainbridge Island Museum of Art. Panelists include Marie Weichman, Professor of Art at Olympic College, and Lindsey Fournier, Art Director for Tideland Magazine. The discussion will focus on the state of art now and in the future.

February 24 (Friday): 4 pm The 2023 CVG Juried Show closes.  6 pm guest speaker artist Jan Hoy will give a talk at the gallery, followed by the announcement of the People’s Choice Award.

See the show online HERE.  Click on them individually then see the artist names, titles, sizes and price information by scrolling across the image.

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If you LOVE this image, or any of my Floralscape art, you can order it in all sorts of sizes and formats (print on paper, canvas, metal, wood), select frames and mats for wall art, or get a wide assortment of home and lifestyle products with the image from pillows, to shower curtains, to tote bags and mugs….and very difficult puzzles.  California Calla is one of my favorite greeting cards!  CLICK HERE to see what they offer!  They can often print sizes larger than the original painting and have excellent quality!

January SPARK & THREAD SALE – Seattle!  10% OFF MY PRINTS!

Spark & Thread in Seattle, where I showed paintings last summer with my son Adrien Miller, has a post-holiday sale through January.  They have various giclee prints of my Floralscapes that are included in the sale.  1909 E Aloha Seattle, WA.  Lots of fun, creative art and decor!

COMING IN APRIL – SCOTT MILO GALLERY SHOW, Anacortes

Lighting the Darkness – Watercolor on 300# cold press.  Image size:  22″ x 15″.

Stay tuned for more info on my upcoming show “From Darkness Blooms” at the Scott Milo Gallery in Anacortes, WA.  Many new paintings will be presented with current work from Skagit Valley Tulip Festival Artists, Past and Present.  I painted the art for the 2016 poster.  Here are the links to prior posts about my work on the poster and associated show at the Scott Milo Gallery.  Poster painting process, Poster Unveiling,  1st Scott Milo Show.

Spring is just around the corner!  Hang in there.  Darkness will lead to blooming!

“CascadeDance” –  Watercolor by Sandy Haight.  Frame size:  31″ x 39″

I’m pleased to have these 2 large dahlia watercolor paintings accepted into the Fresh Talent juried show at Bainbridge Arts & Crafts gallery!  The opening reception is during the October First Friday Art Walk in downtown Winslow on Bainbridge Island.  The show runs through October 30.  These paintings are among my favorite Floralscapes and continue to get attention from art show jurors!

“Aria” – Watercolor by Sandy Haight.  Frame size:  31″ x 39″

RECEPTION:  October 7, 6:00 – 8:00pm

Bainbridge Arts and Crafts
151 Winslow Way E.
Bainbridge Island, WA 98110
206.842.3132

POSTCARD PROMO FOR THIS FRESH TALENT SHOW:

Greg Robinson, who is the curator of Bainbridge Island Museum of Art juried this show, so I’m looking forward to seeing the art of the other participants.

FIRST FRIDAY ART WALK!  

It’s a fun time to visit Bainbridge!  Besides the galleries hosting openings with new shows and serving wine and snacks, there is a Moonlight Market with local artisans, live music and a beer & cocktails garden that is open 5 – 9pm at the Town Square.  BIMA, Bainbridge Island Museum of Art, also stays open later until 8pm and is always free!  Come say hi to me and my luscious dahlias and make an evening of art, food and music!

Spark&Thread, New to Seattle’s Capitol Hill Art Walk!

1909 E Aloha St.  Seattle, WA

August 11, 5-8PM

“Watercolorist, Sandy Haight, is showing her stunning “Floralscapes, the landscape inside the bloom.” Realistic, yet abstractly surreal.”

“Ceramic artist, Adrien Miller, is showing his alluring and sensually sculpted vases and bowls. “A playful exploration of flowing colors, dripping and dancing over vessels and figures.”

Join me on Thursday at Spark&Thread gallery during the Capitol Hill Art Walk in Seattle!  I’m showing:

• original paintings large and small
• framed and unframed giclee prints of many of my Floralscapes
• posters from the Skagit Valley Tulip Festival.

Enjoy refreshments along with my art in the presence of the lively ceramic figurative art of my son Adrien Miller, and the playful furnishings of the owners, Solia Hermes and Juli Hudson for a colorful experience of creativity.

(If you are new to this list, I posted about the opening of this show in July linked here.)

The show continues through August 31 so if you can’t come and party with us on Thursday, try to see it another time this month.  The gallery is open Wednesday – Saturday noon to 6pm.  There’s an amazing bakery next door, Macrina’s, and the delicious Rocket Taco down the street on 19th.  Make it an outing!