Sandy Austin Stein, Artist

AustinThreadCrafts Featured Artist

AustinThreadCrafts has the privilege of creating some truly awesome cross stitch patterns from selected paintings by artist, Sandy Austin Stein. These large, complex and colorful renditions allows you, the stitcher, to share in the wonderful creation of art along with Sandy.

About Sandy

Sandy Austin Stein, born in Philadelphia, PA, has won international acclaim for her unique style of painting Multi-Ethnic / Cultural themes of "Mother and Child." Her paintings were used in the set design of **Robert Redford's HBO production, "Grand Avenue;" and, also, have been licensed by such companies as Microsoft. Her art has attracted collectors world-wide who appreciate her sense of vision and expression that symbolizes pride, wisdom, and human dignity.

Sandy's goal is to convey in her paintings a sense of peace, hope, and love, and to bring people in touch with other cultures.  The primary medium used is mixed media on board.  Her  work has a three-dimensional, textural quality, evolving from her award-winning sculptural techniques.  Added to this style are unique background design elements, a sense of serenity, and a definite narrative skill.

These paintings are a living reminder of "moments in time" that last a lifetime. Collectors often remark how the faces of the children touch their hearts, while others recall how amazingly alive the paintings appear.  It's the children's expressions, especially their eyes, that are Sandy's "trademark."  

Sandy's painting style of painting was inspired by other great women artists: Northern California Artist, Grace Carpenter Hudson; Mother and Child Artist, Mary Cassatt; and French Artist, Elizabeth Vigee Lebrun.  

Artist Statement
Passion is the key to a dedicated Artist.  I am most passionate about painting people's faces.  Like Rembrandt said, "It reflects the soul of mankind." I strive to convey a sense of serenity and love. In my painting, the tenderness and warmth of a mother's love is always present.  My goal is to present a world of peace, unity, and cultural diversity.

My technique evolved from doing copper enamel and sculpture.  In enamel, I observed  how vibrant colors fuse together; and sculpture allowed me to add a three dimensional quality to my artwork.  My images reflect rich colors of mother earth...indigo blue, golden orange, and vibrant red.  Woven together, my paintings become a "tapestry of life" brushed with maternal "love."

You can email Sandy at sandyaustinstein@aol.com or view more of Sandy's art at AskArt (**see Sandy Stein then "Art Studio")

 Available Patterns

Children are the Light of the World
This stunning chart features children from around the world and is 342w x 422h stitches in size and uses 50 DMC floss colors. If stitched on 18 count fabric it would be 25x30 inches in size.

The Determined One
This exquisitely colored and stunningly detailed chart features a native american boy and is 342w x 422h stitches in size and uses 81 DMC floss colors. If stitched on 18 count fabric it would be 25x30 inches in size.

The Brave One
This colorfully detailed chart features a ethnic child and her doll and is 342w x 422h stitches in size and uses 60 DMC floss colors. If stitched on 18 count fabric it would be 25x30 inches in size.

The Girl in the Hat
This colorfully detailed chart features a ethnic child and her doll and is 342w x 422h stitches in size and uses 60 DMC floss colors. If stitched on 18 count fabric it would be 25x30 inches in size.

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Patterns copyright (c) 2017 by AustinThreadCrafts and Henry Wolff
Original photos and art copyright (c) 2017 by Sandy Austin Stein email:sandyaustinstein@aol.com
All rights reserved, patterns and photos may not be resold, copied or redistributed.