News and Announcements

Greetings to you all and I hope this announcement finds you healthy and happy during these most difficult times.  

The year 2020 has been such a challenge on so many levels.  But as the saying goes, "When things get tough, the tough get going".   So on that note I decided to challenge myself and experiment with a new medium.  It is a cold wax medium that I use with mixed media.  It allows me to apply layers and create these beautiful abstracts.  I am also including figurative work into this process.  I hope you enjoy and if you have any questions please do not hesitate to reach out.  

Stay safe, healthy and happy!

Untitled

Cold wax, oil, oil-stick, crayon, Acrylic and charcoal on 40x30 cradled birchwood.

Title:  Smile Me

Cold wax, oil, oil-stick on Birchwood 12x12 

Title:  You give me Butterflies

Cold wax, oil, oil stick, collage on Linen 48x24

Untitled

cold wax, oil, oil stick, charcoal, oil pastel on cradled birchwood 40x30 

Greetings!

      I hope everyone is healthy in mind, body and soul.  Social distancing and being isolated from loved ones has been most difficult.  I started this painting at the very beginning of this pandemic.  I had the canvas stretched 6 ft by 6 ft and delivered to my studio way before I even heard of the Covid19 or Corona Virus and definitely had family in mind and being together, sharing in love, food and drink to be painted on this massive canvas.    

     I have finished this piece and I can only hope and pray this will be us, as a community, as a state, as country and as a World  very soon, sharing in drink, friendship, food and most of all Love and Happiness.  There are many symbols throughout this painting....Music, people, nature, particularly the bees and hive which represent community and the way we should work together just as the bees do.  I have food and drink that we share and the white dove to symbolize peace.

     I wish everyone only the best of health both in body and mind.  We shall overcome this and be stronger together.  I hope you enjoy this painting and thank you all for your continuous support.  I appreciate any and all feedback. 

         Stay happy and healthy.

Title:  6 Feet of Love and Happiness

Acrylic on 72x72" canvas

Greetings, friends and family!

I hope this letter finds everyone healthy and in good spirits.  Social distancing, closed businesses and lockdown is how we are living and life as we once knew it has been taken away.  Usually this time of the year I am at festivals and enjoying the outdoors, wonderful artists and striking up conversations with patrons of the arts.  I think the hardest part of this pandemic is not being able to hug your friends and family.  I am a hugger, so I am sending you all a virtual hug and hope you all stay safe.

I was able to hook up with a company and offer you these cool face masks.  So if  you want to be a little artsy out in public I am offering these  Face Masks with my art.  They are $20 each and include shipping.  They are taking about 2 weeks to fabricate and deliver.  If you are interested in purchasing these masks please text me at 702.499.3984 or email info@nikijsands.com.  

Thank you all!  May you all stay healthy in mind and body, we shall overcome this together.  XO. Niki

These are cloth face masks made from 100% polyester.    Each mask includes two woven, elastic loops for a one-site-fits-all fit.

IMPORTANT - These are not surgical grade masks, and they are not intended for any medical or commercial uses, whatsoever.   Our cloth masks are designed for everyday use to cover your nose and mouth when out in public.   We make no warranties that the masks prevent infections or the transmission of viruses or diseases.

In times like this we need to reach out to one another and show kindness, empathy and reassurance.  I hope that everyone and their families are getting through this pandemic. This has affected so many people across the globe both health wise (mind and body) and financially.  

      May you all stay healthy in both mind and body.  

May Love and kindness spread throughout the world.

May the world recover financially.

Last may Mother Earth heal.........

I appreciate each and everyone and Thank you for all your support. 

I hope my art brings a smile to your face and comfort to your heart.

Desert Goddess

Acrylic/Oil on Canvas 60x48 inches

Wishing you all Happy Holidays  and Peace on Earth

Once again Downtown Summerlin will be hosting the Summerlin Festival of Arts on October 12-13th.  This is an annual event brought to you by the Howard Hughs Corporation/Summerlin.

There will be fine art, music and lots of activities for the kids.  This is a great opportunity to buy beautiful fine art from artists across the country. 

Please stop by booth #55 to say hello!

Wine and art go together like hand and glove.  Please join us for an evening of art and wine at Las Vegas's only winery.  I have the privilege to exhibit my art in their beautiful tasting room.  There is much to learn about wine and you can enjoy my beautiful art while enjoying in the libation.

    Where:  Vegas Valley Winery

                 7360 Eastgate rd suite 123

                 Henderson, NV  89011

Date:  September 25, 2019

Time:  6:30 to 9:30ish

Spring Forward with a Smile!

Well, I just celebrated my birthday and I am starting my 60th year around the sun and I couldn't be happier.  When people ask me "how long does it take to paint that?"  I like to say it's taken me all my life to create that piece.  It takes years of practice, thought, mistakes, love and dedication.

I just completed this piece, I hope you enjoy!

Title:  When the Circus Came to Town

Medium:  Oil

Support:  36x36x1.5 inch Birchwood

inquiries:  info@nikijsands.com

Up coming shows:

Indian Wells Arts Festival, Indian Wells CA -March 29-31

Deep Ellum Music and Arts Festival, Deep Ellum Texas -April 5-7

Title:  Luck of the Draw

Medium:  Oil and Ink

Support:  Birchwood 36 x 36 x 1.5 inches

Inquiries:  info@nikijsands.com 

text:  702-499-3984

Farewell to 2018 and welcome 2019!

Happy New Year to you all and I thank you all for your support and encouragement.  

It's going to be 2019 in a few days and I wish you all a new year of good health and happiness.  

A new beginning is starting for me in Abstracts.  I will still continue to do my figurative cubist-surreal work along with several different series of Abstracts.  

You must always challenge yourself in life, it keeps you strong mentally and physically.  

Cheers!

Title:  Louloudi

Medium:  Oil

Support:  Linen on Birchwood 30x30 inches Presented framed

Title:  Cotton Candy

Medium:  Oil

Support:  Birchwood 8x8 inches Presented framed