Sandy Belk Fine Arts (GIVEAWAY)

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Welcome to another edition of Meet Me Monday. Today we are talking to a digital artist and photographer named Sandy Belk.

About Me
I grew up in Athens, TN. Spent a few years in Boston, MA went to some art schools and moved to Georgia in the mid-nineties. So I feel like I’ve lived here long enough to consider myself a born again native. I live on a farm in Douglasville, GA with three dogs, ten sheep and two goats. (I need to introduce her to my Sister)

(This is titled Dancing on Water. I would LOVE to be dancing on the water)

I keep very busy with my full-time job, art exhibits, art interest groups, and my etsy store. And of course there are my other “full-time” job(s). One being my husband and his never-ending demand for sewing projects–How can ONE man POSSIBILY have sooooo many sewing projects? There’s also caring for my invalid father-in-law and the fruitless attempts to keep things half-way clean when others are tracking dirt and messes into the house. . . all y’all know what I mean

(This is titled Chaos…it superbly fits my life!)

About my art
I’ve always been interested in art and have worked for about 20 years as a graphic/web designer. I currently work for a major corporation as a web designer. Several years ago, I decided that I really wanted to do something creative for myself-without the restraints of corporate philosophy. So I started learning to photograph and paint digitally. Now, I’m focusing on creating a fine arts business by selling my art work in galleries and exhibitions and online shops-like Etsy

I create abstract photo impressionistic art. I photograph everyday elements–like nature, people and animals-use these photos to create abstract works of art that express emotional concepts. I use a variety of digital and traditional tools to create my artwork.

Even though my artwork is “painted” digitally, the tools that I use work very much like real paint and paint brushes-without the mess. I often add acrylic paint and varnish to the printed pieces-to add texture and weight to the final piece. I take the photographs or drawing that inspire the paintings I created-no stock photos are used. However, I’m occasionally commissioned to create paintings from photographs other people have taken.
NOTE:
. . . . if there’s any body out there that really loves to sew please contact me. My husband needs a lot of help. He’s really cheap and the only fabrics he ever wants to use are either Olive Green or Mossy Oak camouflage.

You can visit Sandy Belk to see all aspects of her art at any of these places:

Website –> http://www.sandybelk.com

Blog –> http://sandybelk.blogspot.com/

Etsy shop –> http://cybergirl5710.etsy.com

Sandy would like to give away a 5-pack of Lily cards to one lucky reader. The cards come with matching envelopes in a cute little pack tied with a bow. (A $19.80 value)

To Enter:

Visit any of Sandy Belk’s sites and leave a comment here at The Post-It Place stating which is your favorite piece. All entries must be received by May 4th at 5 PM EST. US residents only. Winner will be selected using Random.org. Winner will have 3 days to respond to the confirmation e-mail before another winner will be selected. Have fun and Good Luck!

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