Artist


Sandy Abbott

411 Cleveland St  #245
Clearwater, Florida USA

(727) 657 0565

[email protected]

www.sandyabbottphotography.com

www.aspiringartist.art



I am amazed how beautiful the world can be. Looking at a lovely beach on a sunny day can leave me speechless.  I am overcome with the beauty of the colors, shapes, textures and the crackling feeling of “Life” permeating the environment.   The beaches around Hawaii, Florida, Australia, or anywhere in the world, are wonderful for experiencing this. 
I grew up in Hawaii living on a beautiful beach.  I spent many hours looking at the surf and was influenced by the stunning beauty of the ocean and beaches.  I lived in Byron Bay, Australia for several years and again I fell in love with the beautiful beaches and ocean scenes. I want my art to convey this beauty.  It is difficult to capture the grandness and beingness of nature in a small photo, but that is what I am trying to do.

Education
Masters in Curriculum and Instruction in Art Education.   Thesis in photography.
     University of Hawaii , 1980.

High School Art Teachers Certificate
     University of Hawaii , 1978.

BA degree.  Fine Arts Major,  Science Minor
     University of Washington , Seattle , 1973.

High School Diploma  Emphasis in Art
     Punahou High School , Honolulu , Hawaii   Graduated 1967.
     All American Swim Team 1966.
     Class President,  Honor roll,  Presidents Award. 1967

 

Art Related Employment

1980-2005    Taught  Art and Graphic Design in High Schools and Community Colleges in Melbourne, Sydney Australia.    


1978-79       University of Hawaii .   Art Department.  I helped 1st and 2nd year students with art projects and exam preparation. 

 

Exhibitions

1967    Punahou Art Festival  Honolulu Hawaii .

1968    University of Washington Student Art Exhibition

1974    Orlando City Art Show   Orlando, Florida

1977    University of Hawaii Student Group Show

1978    University of Hawaii Student Group Show

1978    Honolulu Magazine Annual Photography Contest  Honorable Mention

1979    Hawthorn City Art Gallery Victoria   Photography show.

1980    St Kilda Art Festival

1981    Echuca Arts Centre One many Photography show.

1982    St Kilda Arts Festival

1995    Celebrity Centre, One man painting show. Portland Oregon

1996    Community Centre Byron Bay NSW, Group art show

2000    Group show Waywood Gallery   Byron Bay

2001    Group show Waywood Gallery Byron Bay

2004    Manly Art Market

2020 to present Online Activity


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