Hi, I’m Cynthia. After a successful career as a Creative Director and writer in the advertising field, I retired early and am pursing my passion for art.
Art is in my DNA (my father is an artist). In the past, I’ve made jewelry and hand-made cards that were sold on Rodeo Drive in California and high-end gift shops nationwide. Today, I work in watercolor, acrylic, Chinese ink, and mixed media.
Like my artwork?
Connect with me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sandsaltmoon/
or Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sandsaltmoon/
You can also shop my designs as prints, on pillows, duvet covers and rugs, beach towels, make-up bags and more at https://society6.com/sandsaltmoon where you can also get information on discounts and FREE worldwide shipping.
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I hope you are having a great holiday with family and friends. Do you not have comments turned on for your post on purpose? You’re missing out on so much feedback I encourage you to turn comments on unless you have them turned off on purpose. I absolutely love the boat/marina piece. It looks so large! I’m reflagging to my Art site it has to be shared with people who appreciate art. Take care.
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OMG, thank you, my dear! I am a lazy blogger. I forgot to turn on comments. It IS large. I have to measure it. It’s going in our living room, to replace a dreary, dark sunset (artwork my sweetie bought online without me). Thanks for reblogging! Have a happy New Year and hope your holidays were special.
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You to!
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Oh oh, I reposted with today’s date – did it disappear from your blog? If so, please forgive me, I am feeling a little exhausted today and not totally with it! Your blog looks amazing, by the way.
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Loving your artwork 🌹 the pastel shades are stunning I always seem to use bright colours, now I feel inspired to try pastel shades
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Wonderful to hear! xo Glad you like! I love bright too and pastel as well. Thank you!
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Simply amazing 🙂
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Gee, thanks! 🙂 I appreciate it.
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You have made so much beautiful pictures with watercolors! It is inspiring to look at!
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Why, thank you so much! I need to paint some more ~ maybe today! I like to make it a daily habit. How about you?
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It’s good to have a habit like this! 😉
When I’m not at school and doing the interior work, then I usually sew and make jewelry at home. a lot to myself and then it’s good to have such a hobby.
Right now I’m making my own collection of clothes and accessories for myself. The theme has something about winter, royal and a little typical Norwegian adventure.
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Loved your hibiscus — WP had a hiccup and I couldn’t post!
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Thank you, Katie!
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wow your blog is amazing doll! Love your art work XO
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Thank you for the blog love, Ashley!
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C, thinking about you with Matthew’s approach, hoping your location is far from the storm. Take care.
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Thank you, Laura ~ I appreciate it very much. All the best to you, as well, everyday!
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Lovely blog so nice to meet you!
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Congratulations~ I have nominated you for the Sunshine Bloggers Award! Feel free to accept it or otherwise, here’s the link~
https://xiaohuamaobiji.wordpress.com/2015/09/25/sunshine-bloggers-award/
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Love the colors and compositions …
Blessings .
Solange 🙂
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Thanks, Solange (pretty name!)
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Thanks to you 🙂
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Lovely painting of your Bichon. Thank you for visiting and the follow on my site. I have so enjoyed your pages and your creative journey. Looking forward to visiting often and the creative adventures to come. Peace.
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Hi, It will be great to share our blogs with each other on the coast of California and Florida! Nancy Lee Artist ByTheSea
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ps for some reason when I click to follow you it says I already have, but I cannot find you in my reader. Hope its only a glitch and thanks for following me. Kath.
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Yay just found it in my reader and look forward to the inspiration of seeing your work.
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Nice to meet you, love your work. Kath.
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Love your bichon painting. what a little cutie!
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That’s so beautiful I loved to visit all your Blog and enjoy your Art. We have several things in common which I just discovered reading your about post. I am an Artist, my father is an Artist, I love painting with watercolors and I love photography beside my Jewelry design, I am what people say a multi-talented 😉 I am Italian grow up there and moved to USA in 2002 of course I love to cook great healthy food! Cheers
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How lucky to have grown up in Italy! What part? Follow my blog – so you can have you comments appear without me having to approve them, lol!
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Thank you I am happy to connect with you! I follow already btw I was born in Naples
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I love cooking healthy!!
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yes I cook Italian of course helthy and super tasty lol
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Your lyrical blog name pulled me in too.
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just happened upon your blog. Beautiful work. Thank you.
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Welcome! And thank you!
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And welcome to Art and Soul Space, dear Sand Salt Moon.
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Thanks for stopping by Killing Jar Studio. I’ve been enjoying your work for a while now and look forward to more.
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I’m a new follower of your blog now!
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And a very welcome one. Thank you!
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Your work is beautiful. Thanks for following my blog. I’m following your lovely blog now and looking forward to seeing your future work. Cheers, Maria.
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Hi – your latest post is not uploading.. 5/27/15
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Thanks for letting me know. I was having problems uploading …
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Thanks for the follow!
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Hello, thank you Sand for visiting my site and for the follow. I had a look and what you are doing and it looks interesting, I love the colours you are using and how your work is staying bright and fresh. I shall follow with interest. Sue
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Thank you, Sue ~
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Looking forward to seeing more of your creative artworks and paintings – have a great time exploring. Cute little Bichon! Nice to meet you Sand and thank you for following my blog!
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Thank you, Mary ~
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Hey! I nominated you for the Liebster Award! You may check it out here: https://sabricaye.wordpress.com/2015/05/06/liebster-award/ 😉 Looking forward to more of your wonderful arts!
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Thanks~
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ohhhhh!!! Is that Bichon? Ours is named ‘Elmo’–he’s going to be 7 this year. You’ve given me the courage to try painting him (fingers crossed)….thank you!
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Yes, a Bichon – go for it!
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HI, Thank you for visiting my page. We seem to have a lot in common in the painting and photography area..possible cooking (I used to do much more when my children were young) but not so much in the writing department. 😉
I am looking forward to seeing your work, so far I really like your color palette, it is deliciously engaging, soft and pastel-like yet bright and flowery.
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Dawn, thanks for the follow and your lovely comments.
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Thanks for followin me at Lemon’s Tree! I think you’ve got great art chops; keep going with the watercolors!
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I value your opinion – thanks so much : )
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Congrats! Just nominated your blog for the Liebster Award! For more info. go to: https://fancyferretstudios.wordpress.com/2015/03/26/liebster-award/
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Why, thank you!
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You’re welcome!
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Thank you for the follow and comments! Hope to see more of your watercolor work.
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Is that a Bichon? I think it is great that you are into watercolor! This little dog caught my eye!
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Thanks! Yes, a Bichon Frise – she’s my little Chloe girl.
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Keep painting & practicing every day. Watch demonstrations of excellent painters. Watch how they apply brush strokes. They make every stroke count. I often look at the masters…John Singer Sargent’s watercolors are amazing! Good luck with your pursuit.
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Thank you, Graham. I welcome help, advice and all comments. I appreciate the support and encouragement.
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Good on you. Get on and explore, but get some advice – it can save a lot of time. Join an art group where there are some practitioners who will generally give you good tips and assistance. Lessons can be very expensive and can sidetrack you so are best avoided, until you have clear and specific needs.. Also develop your drawing, it is so key. Life drawing groups are great. I participate in a few and they also allow you to explore different media (again, avoid classes, but practising in a group will allow to see what others are doing and people are generous with help and advice.
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I just stretched my paper using staples (see my Morning Stretch post) – and now I need to follow your advice and join that group. Thanks again!!!
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