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Greetings!

Happy Paint, Happy Life! I can only smile when I paint because it's what I love to do and it's better when I am able to share my love of art with friends and family.

Here are a couple of new paintings that I have just completed. I hope you enjoy. For those of you in the Las Vegas area or who will be visiting in March I will be exhibiting at Peace N Art studio inside the Arts Factory on the second floor. Location: 107 E. Charleston Blvd, Las Vegas NV 89104. My work will be exhibited the entire month of March.

So join us Preview Thursday March 3rd (5 pm to 9 pm) and First Friday, March 4th (5 pm to 11 pm) I will be available both days.

Title: Finding Norma Jean

Support: Linen 36x24

Medium: Acrylic/Oil

Title: Nouna

Support: Linen 36x24

Medium: Oil

Happy New Year! Wishing you all a very prosperous, healthy and happy new year. Nothing is more important than friends and family....

This painting titled "Parea" depicts the love for family and friends. the title "Parea" is a Greek word that I am very familiar with...I heard it all my life and it always brings me comfort.

Translation- Parea :Used to describe a group of friends that gather together purely for the enjoyment of each other’s company. The time between visits does not matter, the spirit between them is the same.

Keeping that in mind you will live longer, healthier and happier with Parea, it truly is one of the keys to longevity.

Title: Parea

Medium: Acrylic/Oil

Support: Canvas 60"x48"

My religious undertones in this painting come from my strong influence growing up Greek Orthodox. Although I do not practice my religion I respect it as I respect all other religions and beliefs. I am very spiritual and know that love, respect and kindness to all walks of life, all creatures of the earth is what I practice and believe. The souls of the Saints are to be respected because I believe they practiced all these acts of kindness. I hope you enjoy!

Title: Essence

Medium: Acrylic/Oil

Support Linen 20x24 inches

For further information contact me at: info@nikijsands.com or 702.499.3984

With the holidays approaching quickly I did my own spin on one of my favorites, Dia De Los Muertos ( Day of the Dead) which just recently passed. I love the tradition and care that is put into this ceremony. I can only wish to be in Mexico one year when Dia De Los Muertos is celebrated.

Thank you for taking the time to enjoy my new paintings! Wishing you all a wonderful holiday season!

Be Safe!

Title: Skeleton Keys

Medium: Oil

Support: 20x24 Linen

for further information email info@nikijsands.com

Portrait Study on canvas done in Acrylic/Oil on 11x14 inch canvas.

Commissions are welcomed......This makes for a nice gift for that special someone in your life.

images are taken from photos either by me or a professional or a special photo of your own.

Capturing the subjects personality and soul is what I try to do rather than just the shell of the person.

I am so thankful and honored to be sharing my talent as an artist with Circus Couture 2015. This is a beautiful event that will take place October 9th at the Joint in the Hard Rock Hotel and Casino. visit www.circus-couture.com for ticket information. This piece title: "Yeorgia" I painted specifically for the show which theme is TWELVE. The painting will be auctioned off Live at the event to benefit the Children's Specialty Center of Nevada, a cause close to my heart. There will be live auction/silent art auction full and unique performance from Cirque Du Soleil and Fashion show from the costume designers for the Cirque shows on the Las Vegas Strip. If you are living or visiting Las Vegas on this special day I hope you can attend the show.....you will not be disappointed. Cheers!

Title: Yeorgia

Medium: Acrylic/Oil

Support: Canvas 24x48 inches

to be auctioned off the evening of October 9th, 2015 at the Joint inside the Hard Rock Hotel and Casino 100% of the proceeds will help benefit Children's Specialty Center of Nevada and Cure 4 the Kids Foundation

Title: Time Flies

Support 16x12 inch canvas framed

Medium: Acrylic

With fall quickly approaching I am looking forward to all the outdoor Art festivals. My first stop will be in Del Mar at the KAABOO Art-Music-Food festival on September 18th - 20th. A full 3 day festival of wonderful music and fine art. Visit www.kaaboodelmar.com/lineup/356-niki-sands for further information and tickets.

October 9th I am honored to be the featured artist to help support the Cure for the kids, Nevada's Children's Specialty Clinic along with Circus Couture. It will be an evening filled with performance from our Cirque teams that perform on the strip and local artists....a beautiful evening filled with creativity and Love. visit www.circus-couture.com for tickets and further information.

October 10th and 11th I accepted the honor to be the featured artist for the Summerlin Festival of the Arts for the 20th Anniversary. A weekend filled with Music, Performance, Art and Food in the new downtown Summerlin area. Visit http://summerlin.com/festivalofarts/?gclid=Cj0KEQjwsb-vBRCLj7TvqpGx_MoBEiQALgFGno7DVz3FiccZlAkBQ8XccaQcbrGtvd7Ar1d48JdGnD0aAncn8P8HAQ for further information. This is a free event open to the public

Thank you all for your continued support....I hope to see some of your faces at any of these wonderful events. Most are kid friendly so bring the family! Supporting art in your community makes a strong happy community.

See you all soon!

Adding some new style....challenging myself is something I have done all my life.

I hope you enjoy "The Dreamery"!

Acrylic/ink,collage,image-transfer and oil sticks

for further information: info@nikijsands.com

Title: Bourbon Street

Medium: Acrylic on newspaper mounted on board

Size: 24x24 inches

Inquiries: info@nikijsands.com

Wishing everyone a safe and happy summer.

My favorite art event is coming up! Come out and join the fun in beautiful downtown San Diego on April 25-26th. Visit www.artwalksandiego.org for more information. I will be in booths 210-212. Stop by and say hello and see some of my new works for 2015!

Title: 'Hiding behind the party'

Original acyrlic on artist board framed

size: 16x20 inches