Paths to Joy 2023, Introduction

Embrace the healing power of these three things: Music, the Ocean, Starsย 
— Source Unknown

All “Illustrated Wisdoms,” the featured art in this 2023 “Paths to Joy” series were created by splattering viscous Dylusions shimmer spray on 11×14, 98 pound, Canson mixed media paper, then spritzing with water to see how the colors would run and gather. When dry, the above quote was evoked by “feathering” with water washes and tempera paints, meant to suggest the power of the oceans and of music. The final work was creating the darkness in upper right corner so that the stars could be seen.

My understanding of this Illustrated Wisdom will change as the art reveals itself in new ways.

What do you see?ย Write me.


Three years afterย Succeed and Soarย first presented the twelve โ€œPaths to Joy,โ€ the theme is revisited, with more enriching resources. The goal: No matter the troubling energies disturbing the world outside us, sanctuaries can be created where joy can flower within.

Separate but a complement to โ€œPaths to Joyโ€ will be a four-part, โ€œRe-Creating Edenโ€ series. For those with interests in writing and reading, โ€œWordsmith Starsโ€ and โ€œWord Wittyโ€ will continue. Thereโ€™ll also be three โ€œStory Talkโ€ posts where novels Iโ€™ve read are explored for author technique and craftsmanship.

The oneย Succeed and Soar series that is done, with much joy, are the Select Short Videos, which will present brief, beautifully-produced stories ranging from heart-warming charmers to a mystery thatโ€™s both amusing and macabre.

Lots to look forward to, including next weekโ€™s post. whereย Thrive!ย presents a tiny fruit with huge health benefits.

In the meantime โ€“ and throughout the year โ€“ remind yourself of these five things daily [fromย Heartfelt Holistic Healing],

  1. I am amazing.
  2. I can do anything.
  3. Positivity is a choice.
  4. I celebrate my individuality.
  5. I am prepared to succeed.

Succeed and Soar!


This Month, Shop Sandra’s Art on
Face Masks

As well as tote bags, tee shirts, journals, puzzles, phone cases, ornaments, yoga mats, towels, blankets, cups, pillows, shower curtains and moreย 

When will we ever get back to plain, old flu season? In the meantime, safety is a great policy. Why not do so with style and pizzazz?

This Face Mask is #8 from Succeed and Soar’s 2020ย Path’s to Joyย series.

The face masks produced by Fine Art America are:

  • 100% polyester
  • Two ear loops with adjustable grommets for comfortable fit
  • Sizes: Adult Large, Adult Small,/Youth Large
  • Styles:ย  Flat or Pleated
  • NOT surgical mask grade
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CUSTOMIZE.ย Use tools with item to:

  • Enlarge, reduce size of art
  • Change placement ofย art and text
  • Choose background colors

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Sandra Gould Ford

Sandra Gould Ford is an author, educator and former steelworker who presents arts experiences to encourage, refresh, enrich creative thinking and inspire. She belongs to the Authorโ€™s Guild and Science Fiction Writers of America and is a former member of the American Society of Media Photographers. For more information, visit her web site: SandraGouldFord.com.

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