 Working with our veterans has been one of the most heartfelt honors of my teaching career.
I’m deeply grateful to the Utah Museum of Fine Arts and the William E. Christoffersen Salt Lake Veterans Home for partnering to make this meaningful experience possible. Heartfelt thanks also go to Laura Wilson and Ashley Farmer for their unwavering support and dedication. A special shout-out to Laura for beautifully capturing that tender moment as we danced to Willie Nelson’s classic “Mamas, Don’t Let Your Babies Grow Up to Be Cowboys.” Truly unforgettable.  Delivered a fresh new piece to Gallery MAR today. Spring is in the air, and the energy in the gallery feels alive. I feel lucky to be included among the dynamic artists and dedicated staff who make this place so special.
(You wouldn’t know it from these photos—my eyes are closed again. It always takes a few tries to get one with them open.) Shop Gallery Mar  Layers of blue, white, and metallic building upward.
Personal, atmospheric. A quiet bridge between the outside world and the one within. Inner Bloom , Mixed Media on Canvas, 48” x 30”  Fearless Abstract Painting Workshop 8-Weeks
https://avalonhealthcare.com/slveterans/ https://umfa.utah.edu/  What do an art gallery debut, a church pulpit, and a plane ride have in common?
They’ve all welcomed Fearless Artistry: A Journey from Doubt to Creative Liberation. Today marks three months since the book launched—with support from a grant by the Utah Division of Arts & Museums. I’m still quietly stunned that these words are reaching people in places like Atlanta, Kayenta, Seattle, West Yellowstone, Calgary, and even New Zealand. One reader wrote: “Just finished the second half of your book… on a plane with zero distractions… BRAVO!!! SO INSPIRATIONAL!!! THANK YOU FOR GIFTING YOUR READERS WITH THIS GOLDMINE OF LEARNING AND ADVICE! I have made several notes that ‘strike a chord’… Truly grateful our paths crossed! Sending BIG CONGRATULATORY HUGS!!! —Sandi Xx” Your support means more than I can say. Thank you for being part of this journey. If the book calls to you, it’s on Amazon (Kindle or paperback). The canvas is waiting.  This weather has me inspired.
Loving how this piece came together.
The play of light and darkness always reminds me: one doesn’t stir without the other. Both are holy.
Both Are Holy, 2026 Mixed media (iron-rich Utah sand, sand, local newspaper, plaster, acrylic on canvas), 60” x 36” Sculptural Layers that remember where they came from.  Thank you so much for hosting my Fearless Abstract Painting Workshop! Grateful for the amazing space and energy.
https://www.connectutah.org/#/ https://ogdencontemporaryarts.org/  Full moon party in the studio.
Gathered all the moon paintings together—same textured poetry, same quiet depth.
They glow even brighter in a crowd.
 One beam. A few small works. My shadow joining the conversation. Studio alchemy, caught in February light.
 The holy trinity—three deliberate openings in a field of white texture. Beneath the veil, darker layers wait. What we reveal is sacred; what remains hidden is equally holy.
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