Sandy Abbott
411 Cleveland St #245
Clearwater, Florida USA
(727) 657 0565
www.sandyabbottphotography.com
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
Statement.