SPRING IS REALLY HERE!

The promise of spring brings new blooms. Here is a sampling of a few new paintings. As usual all images are copyrighted and available for sale by Roberta Rosenthal at Squirrel's Nest Art Studio. E-mail me at rozenart@aol.com. Classes are underway at the studio and in a few weeks a new roof is going on and an overhaul on the decks. I have raked the leaves off of the flower beds (okay I left a little cover on just in case of a cold spell). The crocus, snow drops and the blue scillia are opened. The forsythia are just peeking a bit of yellow.


A recent pastel 12 x 16, Orchid study.


An African violet study rendered in watercolor pencil. 12 x 16.

Painted at Morikami Garden, Florida
Sumi-e brush painting. 13 x 18 ink and watercolor. SOLD
Archival limited giclee print 13 x 18.


Daffodil, pansy, blue bell and forsythia study, colored pencil, 10 x 14.


Plum Blossom and Dogwood Sumi-e Brush Painting 13 x 18. Original on rice paper
Archival limited giclee print 13 x 18.

On April 1, 2008 I was voted in as President of the Wurtsboro Art Alliance.

The Wurtsboro Art Alliance is proud to be the recipient of the Sullivan County Chamber of Commerce award for excellence in business and community spirit. The WAA is the sole winner for the Town of Mamakating. Terri Hess, President and CEO of the SCCC, explained that, "This award is designed to honor those who are committed to the highest standard of business and community ideals." The Wurtsboro Art Alliance will be honored at a luncheon on May 4, 2008 at the Villa Roma, at which time the award will be presented.

The WAA looks forward to continuing its efforts in 2008 to enhance the artistic and cultural spirit in the region and to provide the opportunity for both creative individuals and groups to present their works.

The WAA Gallery at 73 Sullivan Street in Wurtsboro, NY is open Saturday and Sundays from noon to 4:00 PM. The current exhibition is the WAA annual spring show, running through May 25.

And more news.........

"The Greater Cornwall Art Walk"
Saturday, May 17, 2008 - Saturday, June 28, 2008.
Self-guided walking tour maps will direct visitors to the businesses showcasing the local artist’s work. Maps will be available at various sites throughout the six week period.

The Greater Cornwall Art Walk will kick off the six week gala event with a reception from 10 AM to 4 PM Saturday, May 17th at the Sands Ring Homestead, a Cornwall historical site located on Main Street in the center of the walk and across from the Cornwall Town Hall parking lot. Roberta Rosenthal's art will be sponsored by Merritt Florist, 275 Main Street, Cornwall, NY 12518, (845) 534-2551. You can see her art in the florist's shop and on Saturdays outside of the shop too. Giclee prints and mini print cards will be available for sale.

Working on a new watercolor orchid and finishing several other botanical paintings that were started last year. I am hoping to be outdoors painting oils in May. Come join me on Sundays for plein air botanical landscapes in any medium at Squirrel's Nest Art Studio, Bloomingburg, NY