Sandy

Sandy

I studied art and became an Art teacher. My real interest in life was trying to discover "The meaning of Life" and spent a lot of time looking. After many years I had a pretty good idea and found I needed to express this through art. It is a subtle thing but I am trying to put consciousness into my art so when someone looks at it they get the feeling they are coming face to face with "life." I know this is a lot of words but it is the best I can do. If you know what I mean you don't even need to read this.

What is the point

What is the point ~ AI Painting ~~~For millions of years waves have been pounding beaches. It makes me wonder what is the point? Nothing has changed. All over the world beaches are being pounded day after day. The beaches…

Rough Surf

Rough Surf ~ AI Painting ~~~ When I was young I was a strong swimmer and would go out and play in surf like this. One day my Dad watched me and he was freaked out. Surf like this is…

Summer Afternoon

Summer Afternoon ~ AI Painting ~~~ One of the nicest things about living at the beach is getting out of the house and waking across the dunes into the infinite space of the beach. I love the days like this…

The Long Walk

The Long Walk ~ AI PaintingWhen I lived near the beach I loved to go for long walks. Our beach stretched on for miles and miles so I could walk as far as I wanted. When I try to recall…

After Work

After Work ~ AI PaintingGrowing up in Hawaii the thing to do was to go to the beach after school. And of course this carried on for years. After work there was nothing nicer than hitting the surf. I can…

A special memory

Many years ago, I spent the summer at a friend’s beach house. The best thing about youth is the wonderful feeling of no problems. You don’t have to worry about girlfriends, money, housing or a boss. Just a bit of…

Lanikai Day

I was lucky to grow up right on the beach in Lanikai, Hawaii. Lani means heavenly and kai means water. The name is perfect. There were days we called, A Lanikai Day. The water was clear and the breeze very…

Space~Time

Many years ago, I lived in Hawaii and I have a memory of this scene, looking out from a beach on Maui towards the island of Lanai. This is a specific space at a specific time. Einstein said the universe…

The losing battle

This is an AI image of some rocks off the Oregon coast. I remember driving by them one day and thinking they are fighting a losing battle. But I guess we are all doing that. For millions of years this…

A Sailboat

One thing I have never understood is why would anyone want to go out on a sailboat? If you work hard all year and think you can relax on a sailboat, you are mistaken, it is really hard work. When…

Endless Waves

Whenever I am at the beach I am always fascinated by the endless stream of waves that are forever rolling onto the beach, they never stop. Makes me wonder, “Why?” I suppose it is a useless question but I can’t…

Forever

This rock is being pounded by the waves. In a million years it will be gone, but that seems like forever, which makes me think about forever. When I was young I thought I would live forever. Now that I…

Time to go for a swim

Have you ever gone to a clear, blue water beach and really wanted to jump in? I have seen kids who did not have a bathing suit and so their parents told them not to go in, but they somehow…

Hapuna Beach Hawaii

Hapuna Beach Hawaii ~ AI Painting In the 60s I would visit Hapuna Beach on the big island of Hawaii. Of all the beaches in the world, Hapuna was the best. Clear water, fun surf, hardly anyone around. It was…

Sunrise At Byron Bay

Sunrise At Byron Bay ~ AI Painting Byron Bay is one of the loveliest places on Earth. It is on the east coast of Australia. I lived there for a few years and would often walk to the beach before…

Contemplation by the Sea

Person gazing at the ocean

AI Painting ~ I remember going to the beach and wanting to just sit and stare out at the ocean. This was very helpful. I don’t think I ever came up with any big ideas, just some intense downtime. I…

Afternoon Dip

Afternoon Dip AI Painting ~ Many years ago, in Hawaii, in the afternoons we would walk on the beach and usually we would take off our shits and go for a swim. This image reminds me of the beach and…

Today it is calm

Today it is calmThis was one summer day and I was at the beach in Elwood near Melbourne in Australia. The water was flat as glass and the sky was perfectly clear. The air was a bit crisp but the…

High Tide

High Tide AI Painting ~ I spent many years growing up on a beach in Hawaii and I have wonderful memories of walking along the beach at high tide. There is a special feeling that only comes with a high…

Golden Sunset Over Ocean Waves ~ AI Painting

Golden Sunset Over Ocean WavesAI created this beautiful image of a sunset. This reminds me of when I lived in Hawaii and I would watch the sunsets at Waikiki beach. One night everyone started clapping just as the sun set.…

Luminous Tropical Waterfall

Water Fall A friend of mine, John, asked me if I could do a waterfall painting to enhance the feng shui in his house. To be honest, I had never heard that a painting could do this, but he said…

Luminous Turquoise Waves

This seascape explores the quiet beauty of a sunlit shoreline, where soft turquoise waves roll toward warm sand beneath a luminous sky. Gentle cloud formations drift across the horizon, adding balance and atmosphere to the composition. Layered brushwork brings movement…

Radiant Turquoise Waves Under a Bright Coastal Sky

Ai Painting This radiant seascape captures the bright, uplifting rhythm of turquoise waves moving toward a sunlit shore. With a luminous sky and shimmering water, the scene blends warmth, clarity, and ocean-side tranquility — a perfect moment of calm preserved…

Kailua Beach Surf

Kailua Beach Surf ~ AI PaintingAbout the time I turned 10 I learned how to surf on a board. We lived near Kailua Beach in Hawaii, and I would often go there and attempt to surf. The waves broke right…

An Amazing AI Image

It took a few attempts and corrections but I got AI to come up with this image. I love it. I wish I could paint this well. Maybe someday I will. But in the mean time I am really enjoying…

Sandy Abbott . Art

I’m excited to welcome you to my new online gallery — a space where coastal beauty, dreamlike impressions, and artistic exploration come together. I grew up on the beaches of Hawaii, lived along the shores of Australia, and now call…

An Artists Story

Carl is a very successful artist and this is the story of his artistic life. The lesson I got from this video was sometimes an artist must know when to say “No.” Click Here to watch

The struggling artist

While struggling for many years I discovered a few things that can help an aspiring artist and I have shared them in this website. If you are an aspiring artist have a look. www.aspiringartist.art

Concept vs Emotion

I see many would be artists get “concepts” and “emotions” confused. Art deals with emotions, feelings and things that can not be explained. A concept is the opposite. For example listening to a bit of classical music, or any music…