The Journey
The universe and life itself are always seeking order out of chaos.  Such are my colors, which may appear random, but strive for symmetry.  To me this is the ultimate underlying truth about life and its lesson to us all------out of disorder there is the potential for harmony and beauty!        Sandy Keller

As an artist I speak through color and shape of an amorphous yet ethereal quality.

After years of representational painting in oils, I began abstracting forms in acrylic medium. Each painting provides its own unique fascination by the rhythm and movement of the colors. The random patterns reveal an unending adventure in depth and dimension; thus allowing the viewer their own interpretation.

The paintings contain multiple layers applied slowly—as each previous layer dictates the next passage. The revelations are surprising and breathtaking, a never-ending adventure for those who chose to gaze deeply and slowly!

Exhibitions:

2007 Gallery at 822 Conyon Road, Santa Fe, NM

2006 Waxlander Gallery, Canyon Road, Santa Fe, NM

2005 St. John’s College, invitational show, Santa Fe, NM

2005 Crossroads Contemporary Art Gallery, Canyon Road, Santa Fe, NM

2005 FOCA (Friends of Contemporary Art), juried show, Santa Fe, NM

2005 Suzanne Craver Fine Art, Santa Fe, NM

2004 Plaza Arts, Santa Fe, NM

2004 Studios Gallery Contemporary Art of New Mexico, Traditions Algodones, NM

2004 Camino Real Interiors, Traditions, Algodones, NM

2004 Celebration of Clay, juried show, Santa Fe, NM

2003 Feats of Clay, juried show, Albuquerque, NM

2002 Santa Fe Clay Guild, Santa Fe, NM

2000 IDEX Art Doll Show, San Francisco, CA

1999 Pauma Valley Country Club, juried art show, Pauma Valley, CA

1998 Fallbrook Art and Cultural Center, juried art show, Fallbrook, CA

1998 Escondido Fine Art Gallery, Escondido, CA

1997 Brandon Gallery, Fallbrook, CA

1996 Fallbrook Art Association, juried art show, Fallbrook, CA

1995 Valley Center Art Association, juried art show, Valley Center, CA

1994 Temecula Fine Art Gallery, Temecula, CA

1990 Southern California Expo, juried show, Del Mar, CA

 

Education:

Associate of Arts Degree, Mesa College, San Diego, Ca.

Associate of Science Degree, Nursing, Palomar College, San Marcos, Ca.

Art studies with numerous highly recognized Southern California and Santa Fe, New Mexico artists.

Awards:

American Association of University Women

Fallbrook Art Association-Best of Show

Escondido Art Association-Best of Show

Valley Center Art Association-Best of Show

Southern California Expo -People's Choice Award

Pauma Valley-Best of Show

Fallbrook Art and Cultural Center-2nd Place and honorable mention

Collections:

Her diverse pieces of artwork are in many private and corporate collections across the Southwest, UK, Canada, and Hawaii.