Superpowers and Kryptonite in life and art

[@criswalton7636]

I love, love, love the color of your living room!!! Isn't it just soothing to clean out that clutter!! Good for you! Hang in there, praying for you!!

[@SandyAllnock1]

Yes! Thank you!

[@CindyRoadman]

I have been where you stand! Feb. the carpet had to be replaced...yep pets...and I had to have non insured eye surgery. I had become legally blind in one eye. Totally wiped out our fund too! And to make things even more similar I too have SO MUCH STUFF and I've been deowning everything I possibly can! It is so freeing and I feel such joy in the living with less!! God is so good and He will supply all our needs! He has not failed us yet! Trust and Obey...part of OBEY is TRUST!!! Let folks help...if you don't let them He has a way of providing so many "opportunities" for you to have to. I signed up for ArtVenture and a class! I am going to see if we can up the Patrion we already have for you. Anyway, I go to prayer group every Wed and we will lift you up together to the Lord of Lord and King of Kings! God is with you Sandy...never forget that!!! Much love from Alabama and deepest thanks for all you do!

[@SandyAllnock1]

Bless you my dear!!! Don’t stress yourself-you need to recover your DNTTFund too 🥰

[@kathyrueger2383]

We come here because you are so real and honest that we can believe it when you tell us we're artists.

[@SandyAllnock1]

Awww *sniff*

[@deborahbloom4624]

Awww.....Sandy....it's not failure. It's being human. Something to keep in mind.....our superpowers AND our kryptonite are only superpowers and kryptonite in the right circumstances.

[@theeclecticnest5343]

I'm a praying artist and I will lift you up. One of the reasons i follow you is your faith and how it shows up in your videos. God will honor all of your efforts.

[@deborahbloom4624]

I'm upping my Patreon donation right now. Who's with me?? Let's do this!

[@SandyAllnock1]

Awww you’re too sweet!!!!

[@darcipowers6971]

Sandy... we just love you!!! GREAT HUMORIST, AMAZING ARTIST too!!!

[@annajavier5712]

Well hello, I do everything from bookbinding to gel printing water coloring, card making and taking your classes which I have taking more then any other person out there. I am ding the stamp pattern class now and having a good time even when I do it wrong and have to do it over which is just another way of doing it again. My health is cancer ( metastatic breast cancer) so I get having to pay bills my pills is crazy but I do what I can to keep my sanity and doing your classes help me and you so it’s a win win when I take a class. I’m in Bellflower California and I love art and all you do. Thanks so much for being you. Your the best

[@jmoss55ish]

Sandy, I don’t even know where to start. First I want to say, What an incredible blessing that you’ve been given to be able to lay down at the alter, a huge struggle that you’ve had for years and on top of that, you’re here, being your real self and just laying out what your struggle has been and where your need is now. I am so proud to call you my sister in Christ. What a giant step in allowing your friend to come help tear your mountain down. We look back at some of our (self made suffering, [speaking of myself], and when Yeshua steps in and forces us to deal with it, we look back and wonder why it took me so long. P.S. I’m thinking of some of my own needs to work through here as well. What courage you have shown to be transparent and reaching out to your (God given) community to allow us to come walk along side you. Thank you. Now…so many choices to decide upon, but count me in Sandy. At 68, I’ve been blessed to still be able to work and this is my busiest time of year. I clean vacation rentals and I have one in 90 mins. But I will be back and look at all my choices to help you build up your nest egg…for such a time as this. Blessings to you and praying for you❤

[@SandyAllnock1]

A guest pastor just preached on a similar topic as this video-it’s almost as if God is saying something to me… 🥰

[@traceereiter3751]

Ronnie had a wonderful life ❤ So sorry for your loss. My favorite is Strawberry Jam...since June is my birthday month 😊 1,2,3,4,5,9,10 Keep smiling ❤

[@karenzemko6518]

Although I watched this (and commented) on your patreon page, I just wanted to add a public comment here as well. You have an awesome community who cares for you, and I know they will come thru as best they can. I guess my 'superpower" is doing some of my best work under pressure! I know I should do things earlier than I do, but I just can't get away from procrastination! Asking for God's abundant blessings to be showered down on you!

[@horselover1124]

I just found your video and I really enjoyed your honesty. You are such a talented artist, I can’t believe how beautiful your cards are. Praying for wisdom.

[@lechatbotte.]

Thank you so much Sandy for always being you, for being transparent. It’s hard to reach out in a world that’s so callous many times. My friend has struggled and her choices have made her journey harder. Now she is making a choice that will not be the wisest she can do sigh. I was able to help motivate her. I’ve prayed a lot it’s been six years. Life can be discouraging at times. I’ve had to put my trust in the faith that God waists me to rely on him. If we’re obedient he will supply not always when we want but he will. I will be praying for that regarding your physical need I know he’s got the answer already prepared. He promises to provide abundantly shaken together pressed down and running over. Malachi 3:8-12 promises it as well.

[@SandyAllnock1]

Thank you ❤️🙏🏻

[@debras6176]

I love your work and your kind manner! I’ve wanted to take some of your classes and I will do so now. I am wishing for the best possible for you on your health journey.

[@knackability7098]

I am so thankful for your openness and honesty. Life has come at me hard and I can’t tell you how much I needed this encouragement today. Thank you so very much! As for art mediums, I’m a dabbler. I enjoy many different ones. My tops would be needle arts, mostly cross stitching, but hand appliqué, knitting and quilting are close behind. I’m in love with watercolor although I consider myself a beginner, I’m learning. I enjoy card making especially the messy kind like with my gel plate and mixed media gear. Praying for your health and God’s provision. Again thank you for sharing your talents and thoughts with all of us.

[@renshaw5darlene1519]

I loooooove the wall color.

[@ireneread2491]

Hi i am an artist and live in virginia beach, va. When i started I used acrylic decoart paint. Taught tole painting/decorative painting. Took a few oil classes and went back to my acrylics. Taught beginner classes and then onto intermediate and some advanced classes! Then colored pencils took me over! That is what I currently love in addition to my cardmaking. My husband and I are both retired. Thinking I may be willing to teach a small class with colored pencil, when I have time!!!!!

[@SandyAllnock1]

Woohoo!!!

[@hollyzessin2886]

Now I comprehend why you went into a flurry when your sister was coming. I have been a patreon for several years and intend to stay. My finances are a bit of a mess with the current times. I am living with extreme rheumatoid arthritis and my house burned in 2019, which took care of a lot of sorting and donating but raised the issue of insurance listing and replacement. My college art projects couldn't be replaced, only remembered. I will quit whining now. Allowing people in your home again is a fantastic good mental health move. I will continue to support your journey as I am able. My granddaughter has to watch out for macular degeneration, take care of your eyes they can't be replaced. Prayers for all the happenings.

[@Horsewoman-pt2ku]

Love your living room. Beautiful. Always look forward to your Art

[@marierhodes4735]

Your hair is very little mermaid-ish! I love it

[@sheriwitthoft5895]

I’ve let this message resonate all afternoon - first thanks for sharing! And keeping it real! We all have those places we don’t want to share. Well done for facing your challenges and working to get to your new new mind space & renewed home space. New chapter, renewed, and restored. As always I love your art tutorials & the heart tutorials are an added bonus ❤

[@lisataylor464]

What a powerful and meaningful message. I’m in clean out stage on my house also. It is hard work but worth it. Thank you for making me think of my super powers and kryptonite. It came at a perfect time as I’m down. I’ll get back up! I will find a way to support you and know I’m thinking healthy thoughts for you! 💜

[@karenvalfon]

Thanks for sharing and making us look into our weaknesses and strengths. So happy with your house remodeling, it will help a lot in overall feeling. Health will be taken care of, make it your next goal. You are a great woman and artist and you'll get back the beauty and goodness you overflow!

[@laurahale5774]

Thank you so much for being honest! Wow, are you a hard worker.

[@denisekinsley3554]

I'm glad you found a way forward with your finances, and you have every right to be proud of everything you have accomplished. As someone who also struggles to ask for / accept help, I feel your pain. It's been many years now, but I think many of us can relate to that credit card debt black hole...

[@deborahbloom4624]

Thank you so much for sharing these personal experiences, Sandy.

[@freetofeelhealthy]

Sending you love! And off to shop your classes!! LOVE YOU!

[@brendacookiebreton4481]

I love your classes! You can be sure I’ll be supporting you by taking your classes and praying. Thank you for sharing. You are an inspiration! ❤ You got this!

[@charliejohansen9583]

Dear friend. I did click like but I definately do not like what you have been going through. I am a Patreon but will browse through your classes and see what I could find time to take a class about. Love the sneak peak of your living room - looks ever so nice. I have two rooms in our house with a closed door at the moment. But telling you about the space OSH takes up is not necessary. Especially now with Xmas cards piling up getting ready for the shipment in August. I cannot promise how much - but I promise Fifty and I will see what we can do. xxx Hugs from a far. Charlie DK

[@SandyAllnock1]

No expectations my friend!!! You have plenty on your hands. I had two friends over yesterday (!!!) and in the tour one asked why my studio was so big. I explained taking out a wall so I could put out lonnnng tables for sorting for OWH…here eyes got wide. Folks have no idea🤣 My best to you as you prep for August… ❤️🌲❤️🌲❤️🌲

[@wendychampness1901]

Good luck with your vision issue❣️I have a vision issue that limits my art but I am much older than you and retired. So that is a priority for you 😘

[@sharonchambers5721]

Hi I'm in the UK and I love working in copics, watercolours and ink. I mainly make cards but I am also into digital crafting.

[@SandyAllnock1]

🙌🏼🙌🏼🙌🏼

[@charlotteboy6783]

I like how you mention that your superpowers are linked in both art and life. I really agree with the adage that art imitates life and life imitates art. Especially when it comes to the artist experience. I feel like art has helped me grow as a person as I continue on my art journey.

[@phionella7]

Your hair looks so lovely! Its such s pretty shade. Eta after watching the video: congratulations on the huge steps you took took to reclaim your home! I'm sure the carpet guy has heard stanger requests.

[@SandyAllnock1]

I do hope he has seen grosser carpet too… I would hate to be his “Story” that he tells at parties about this crazy woman who let her house fall apart…

[@sandrasantacruz7964]

Pretty

[@Ninjamom4]

❤️❤️❤️

[@sassafrasinspired2029]

Sandy, I can relate. Best of luck refilling your fund. P.S. Your Market Street sketches are fabulous!

[@kathyrueger2383]

God bless your honesty

[@Angie-pl3uw]

You are an amazing woman. God help you always!

[@emotionalsupportpaintbrush]

I love this. Could you talk about places to save on art supplies or what people spend on that they don’t need. I know you have nice supplies but I also know that if I had saved and not had a lot of mediocre supplies I could easily have nice ones. It’s just hard to know getting started when everyone recommends different things.

[@MarciaBaldwin]

You are amazing, thank you ❤

[@andrealavigne7824]

Sandy, first off, I so totally relate to your flooring situation. I know that's probably a funny thing to start with, but let me explain. Several years ago, we had a cat who refused - for whatever unknown-to-us reason - to use the litter box. Because we live on a busy street where cats have been killed, we have kept our cats indoors only for many years. So we never even considered making her an outdoor kitty. We had carpet in 3 of our bedrooms, the living room, & dining room, and she did her thing on all but 1 bedroom carpet! (That bedroom belonged to my brother, and he kept his door closed.) Finally, like yours, it became unbearable. My brother & his best friend tore out the carpet in the living & dining rooms. We had hoped the hardwood we have in our halls would be underneath, but it was just pine subfloor. So we bought a lot of peel-n-stick vinyl tiles, & my brother & I went to work laying them. It was a JOB, but we got it done! Mama & I later did the same in my room. When my brother moved out & we turned his room into our craft room, we fortunately found hardwood flooring under his carpet. So now, Mama's bedroom & our office are the only rooms with carpet. That cat has long since gone to the Rainbow Bridge, but whenever one of our current brood gets sick or something, we always say, "Why did we ever have carpet?" LOL I can also, sadly, relate to the financial hits you've taken. Over the past few months, we had to get a new fridge, new HVAC unit, new car when Mama's 15-year-old Kia died, & now a new ABS module for our van. Plus, we learned we need a new roof due to hail damage, & are arguing with the insurance company over that now. Anyway, I am not trying to one-up you - just know you are NOT alone. I wish I could help you! I hope things do go well for you. I'll pop over to your class site & see if there's anything there that interests me. I live on disability, & Mama is retired on her pension and Social Security, so.... But I hope my rooting for you is helpful. I don't personally believe in intercessory prayer (long story), but I will send as many virtual bear hugs as you can tolerate. Anyway, good luck with replenishing your savings. Take care, & have an awesome day! (Btw, you look good!) :)

[@SandyAllnock1]

Im so sorry for your troubles-seems when it rains it pours!

[@annajavier5712]

I have been wanting to be a patron since I started watching you 5 years or so ago. I went over all your leaves and there are a few I wish I can do. So I’m going to think about let God lead me to the one(s) that will help you most so soon I’ll join

[@cindysimons2772]

Thank you for sharing.

[@andreatorraca8755]

David Ramsey is something can really help you...

[@andrealavigne7824]

Btw, have you ever considered a human rainbow class for colored pencils? I don't have/can't afford alcohol markers, but I do have Prismacolor pencils. I struggle with finding color combinations for different hair colors & skin tones. Just a thought. That is a class I'd really be interested in. :)

[@SandyAllnock1]

Thanks for the suggestion!

[@reneescharning4951]

Where will you be announcing the commission piece availability? I have waited for this day to (almost) finally arrive!!!

[@SandyAllnock1]

Waiting until I’m sure my schedule clears enough. Family stuff and waiting on doctors and labs 😣

[@janlorman7700]

Thanks!

[@SandyAllnock1]

Bless you! 🥰🥰🥰

[@anitautheimhansdatter3111]

Dear Sandy i would like to help, I whish i coud find a class to learn to draw and watercolour at same time, thats my biggest whish. Big love from me

[@SandyAllnock1]

Check the Wash & Ink page and see if something there interests you ❤️

[@anitautheimhansdatter3111]

Thanks i do that. I love the color in your livingroom❤

[@lindahoneywell8268]

Sandy, you are a blessing to me and so many others. Thank you for all your hard work. I went to your website to purchase something and even though one of your printables (slimline building) was shown as $5.00, when I put it in my cart the price was $0. Is there a problem with the website?

[@SandyAllnock1]

That’s actually a freebie, it shows on the product page but is wing on the orintables page.

[@kellywilson2147]

Hi Sandy! I'm trying to join the Tiaras and Tutus class, but the link doesn't work. I've also searched by name, and nothing comes up. Can you help me with this, please? I'm most definitely a praying person, so I will be praying for your healing; for your eyes, and your bank account! 😉 🙏🏻 🙏🏻

[@SandyAllnock1]

If you use the Artventure link in a browser ut should be there-the app stores haven’t approved it for some weird reason.

[@SandyAllnock1]

*it

[@kellywilson2147]

​@SandyAllnock1 I went through Chrome because I haven't downloaded the app yet. I tried again a minute ago, and it only takes me to my feed. I'm stumped.

[@maryellenrose9390]

❤ 🙏🤗

[@dorothygladsjo3510]

❤️🙏🏼❤️

[@betsycosmos2054]

Sandy, if your home address is still the same as it was in the Operation Write Home days, may I send you a check in the mail for your fund??

[@SandyAllnock1]

Aww Betsy you’re so sweet! Yes I still live at the same place. But with better carpet now🥰

[@deborahbloom4624]

I know you said not to ask about your medical issue, but, being an ophthalmic assistant and INTENSELY curious person, I am curious to know what the condition is.....not to offer advice, just so I can possibly learn more about it (by researching on my own).....

[@rjkirkes73]

Hi Sandy, I just sent you a DM in the Gram! :) I hope you see it and would consider! :)

[@yeezhenone1069]

2 Corinthians 9:8

[@SandyAllnock1]

Bless you!❤️

[@betsycosmos2054]

You're on my prayer list. Have you considered a "Go Fund Me" account as well? That could plump up that fund quickly. God bless♥♥♥

[@SandyAllnock1]

I don’t want to do that at this point. That’s for people who are in desperate need instantly, and I’m trying to prepare myself for what’s coming, when I don’t really know exactly what that’s going to be.

[@betsycosmos2054]

@@SandyAllnock1 Okay, I hadn't thought all that through. Because you have touched so many lives over many years, I bet God is going to bless you with an abundance beyond what you need!

[@SabineLeppanen_Art]

I loved hearing about your SuperPower, Sandy❤. You are so inspiring.

[@SandyAllnock1]

That’s ok-I would use a gofundme if it was urgent. I’m just trying to avoid anything urgent 🙃

[@SabineLeppanen_Art]

Thanks!

[@SandyAllnock1]

Bless you🥰🥰🥰

[@mandimarie2379]

Thanks!

[@SandyAllnock1]

Bless you’❤️

[@kellylaher7512]

Thanks!

[@SandyAllnock1]

Bless you!

[@kellylaher7512]

@SandyAllnock1 bless you! You bless me all the time with your insights and the things you say!

[@pamelablanchette8661]

Thanks!

[@SandyAllnock1]

Bless you!