Happy New Year 2010!!!

Welcoming in a new decade in the new millennium.
2010 has much potential.
Green is great.
Shawanga Mountain Pine, White Chrysanthemum and Alstroemeria
Original Watercolor and ink on Lei River Silk, unmounted, no frame, 14 x 14"
© RSRosenthal 2009/2010

RSR Designs at Squirrels Nest Studio has been green
since it's inception in 2001. Specializing in landscape, botanical and nature subjects
Most of my art have ecological themes.
My art is created on acid free substrates,
mediums that are free of toxic chemicals. I do use animal hair brushes.
The studio has exceptional mountain spring well water.
The landscape is entirely maintained without chemical fertilizers,
no clear cutting of woods, encouragement of natural wildlife, woodland natural plantings,
no toxic weed killers, sprays or chemicals of any kind.
No manicured grassy areas.
Mostly all the plants are perennials or natives. Totally organic environment.
I occasionally add a few annuals for color during the summer.
My indoor plants include exotics, herbs and air cleaners like philodendron and ivy.

Classes Tuesday, February 2 & 16, 2010
at Squirrel's Nest Studio
Sumi-e Painting Workshop
10:30 am - 3:30 pm.
To register email: rozenart@aol.com

Botanical Art Classes
February 10th & 17th, 10 am - 3 pm
Wallkill River School, Montgomery
www.wallkillriverschool.com

Sumi-e Brush Painting
February 4th & 18, 2010 10 am - 3 pm
Mount Saint Mary College
Desmond Campus Balmville
www.msmc.edu

Cat with Butterfly, ink and watercolor on shuan paper
SOLD, Private Collection NYC © RSRosenthal 2009

Three day Sumi-e Weekend Workshop
June 25, 26, 27, 2010
Friday 9:30 am - 4 pm,
Saturday 9:30 - 4 pm
Sunday 10 am - 3 pm
Reserve your space by April 1st with a $50 deposit.
contact: rozenart@aol.com
for a brochure and more information.
A few spaces are still available.
Fee for workshop $200 plus $25.00 for workbook.
The workshop will be held at
the Town of Mamakating Park Drama Building, Bloomingburg, NY

December 2009 HAPPY HOLIDAYS

"Poinsettias" watercolor
13 x 18
on flecked rice paper
available as greeting cards.
Boxed cards of 8 mini prints in Strathmore acid free
card mats with matching envelopes $30.00 plus shipping.
Holiday cakes with these images were at
ShopRite Supermarkets, Montgomery, NY
Dec. 14th - 25, 2009


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I find it interesting to review goals from January 2008 to December 2009 as 2010 gets closer. It is good to do a personal assessment of where I feel I am with others and myself. I look at what I do have and see what improvements I can make during the coming year ahead.

The landscape oil painting on this mast head was sold at Aroma Thyme Bistro exhibit in August.

2010
Top priorities
Sell my art in quality auctions, at galleries or other venues.
Look for new work and sales outlets.
Teaching at NYBG, CAS, WRS, SNS, MSMC, and new venues ArtsWave in Ellenville and Seligmann Art Center in Sugar Loaf.
Promotion - send out 3 times a year. Winter, Spring/Summer, Fall
Writing for art related publications
Getting the washer/dryer fixed and working
Smile. Smile. Smile.

What's for SALE?

"Harvest",
oil on canvas, 9 x 12", wood framed

"Cyclamen on Shawanga Mountain",
oil on panel, 9 x 12", Framed,

Make an appointment to come to Squirrels Nest Studio or I can come to you with a portfolio.
I also send jpgs. through an e-mail for prospective buyers, collectors and art lovers.


Take an art class and have some fun. New instruction venues this year through Wallkill River School. I will be teaching at ArtsWave in Ellenville and Selgiman Art Center in Sugar Loaf on Saturdays in the spring. At NYBG I will be offering additional art courses too.
More classes at my studio and special workshops too.

Art Available at Squirrel Nest Studio

"South View 2 Basha Kill",
oil on canvas, framed, 10 x 12,
at Squirrels Nest Studio


"Snowy White Giant Egret"
13 x 18"
original sumi ink and watercolor
backed not matted or framed
available at Squirrels Nest Studio
SOLD

"Plum Blossom and Butterfly",
framed, 13 x 18", SOLD


"Dragonfly Island", 14 x 23", matted, framed,
SOLD


"White Egret, Liberty Preserve, Looking"
watercolor and ink on rice paper
13 x 18, backed no frame
SOLD

"Fox and Mouse with grapes and chrysanthemums"
watercolor and ink on rice paper
13 x 18", backed no frame


"Red Bridge"
watercolor and ink, gouache on rice paper
14 x 20", backed not framed
SOLD


"Dahlia and Spring Flowers"
watercolor and ink on silk, 13" x 15"
backed, matted and framed


"Snowy Mountain Bamboo"
watercolor and ink on rice paper
11 x 14", backed, silk matted and framed
SOLD

"Violets Still life"
watercolor and ink ( from a series of 4)
11 x 14", silk mat framed


and many more selections of originals, giclee prints, and greeting cards at
Squirrel's Nest Studio.

Price upon request
Call: 845-733-1848 or email: rozenart@aol.com

I will have watercolor landscapes and botanicals on view at the Ellenville Library with the Wurtsboro Art Alliance in January 2010. www.waagallery.org

Art Classes and Workshops at Squirrels Nest Studio and other venues begin January 5th, 2010. Request a new brochure I am happy to snail or e-mail it.

Art Instruction Preview 2010

Fox and Mouse with Chrysanthemums and Grapes, ink and watercolor
© Roberta Rosenthal 2009 Original art and giclee prints available


Squirrel Nest Studio - Bloomingburg, NY
Sumi-e Brush Painting - Ink and Watercolor on Rice Paper
Tuesdays, Jan. 5, 19, Feb. 2, 16, Mar. 2, 16,10:30 am - 3:30 pm
Additional weeks may be available depending upon weather.
Contact for a materials list. Roberta Rosenthal's
Sumi-e PaintingWorkbook available for sale in class.
Beginners to advanced students welcome.
Tea and light refreshments served. Bring lunch.
Fee:$75 per class or $400 for all 6.

Botanical Art- Aspects of drawing & painting plants.
Saturdays, Jan. 9, 30, Feb. 20, 27, Mar. 6, 20,10:30am-3:30 pm
Fee: $75 per class. $400 for all 6. Beginners to advanced
Tea served. Bring lunch and plant specimens.
E-mail: rozenart@aol.com or call 845-733-1848

SPECIAL THREE -DAY WEEKEND
SUMI-E WORKSHOP -
When: Friday, Saturday and Sunday June 25, 26, 27, 2010
Due to popular demand the workshop has been reopened for more participants.
Time: Friday 9:30 am - 4:00 pm, Saturday 9:30 - 4 pm, Sunday 10:00 am - 4:00 pm.

Where: Town of Mamakating Park Drama Building, Bloomingburg, NY

What: Learn the ancient ways of Asian brush painting with ink and watercolor.Practice how to hand grind ink, mix colors and load brushes for spontaneous, powerful contemporary sumi-e paintings.

How: A workshop limited to no more than twenty students. Please register in advance to secure your space.

Fee: $200 for the three day workshop. One day is $80.00. Tea and light refreshments will be served all day in the workshop conference room. Please bring a picnic lunch.

Accomodations: Local campsite, inns and hotels are nearby.

Materials list available: Rosenthal's Sumi-e Workbook available for sale at workshop $25.00. Contact in advance for materials list.

Advance deposit of $50 due by May 4, 2010.
Balance due on first day of workshop. If only taking one or two days then entire fee is due by May 4, 2009 to secure your place. Fee can be paid in advance by check only. No credit or debit cards (sorry). Cash or check accepted in class only.

Mount Saint Mary College - Balmville, NY
Sumi-e Brush Painting
Beginners to Advanced Students learn use of hand ground ink, watercolor on rice or silk paper. Proper use of brush, painting techniques, color mixing, traditional Asian and Western subjects of plants, landscapes and animals
Thursdays, Jan. 14, 21, 10 am - 3 pm
Feb. 4, and 18th, 10 am - 3 pm. Bring lunch and materials.
Contact: www.msmc.edu or 845- 5565-2076























Spring landscape ink and watercolor
©Roberta Rosenthal 2009,
Original art and giclee prints available

Wallkill River School - Montgomery, NY
Botanical Art Workshop Learn drawing and watercolor painting from live botanical subjects. Measure accurately, learn proportion, perspective, shading and light source with proper drawing and painting techniques for realistic watercolor renderings. Bring lunch or order in.
Wednesdays, 10-3PM $130 (for two days) January 13, 20 -or- February 10, 17 -or- March 10, 17 -or- April 14, 21 -or- May 5, 12 -or- at ArtsWave, Ellenville, Saturdays, May 8, 15, -or- at Seligmann Annex, Sugar Loaf, April 10, 17, -or- May 1, 22

Iwanagara Appleblossom Cattleya Orchid, watercolor,

Expressive Watercolor Tap into your dreams, visions and spirit to create imaginative paintings using a variety of loose watercolor techniques. A wonderful experience for those who have never painted before or for those who want to experiment with new ideas. Bring sketches, ideas, photos or written dreams. $100 (two days). Bring lunch. Saturdays 10-3pm Seligmann Sugar Loaf Annex: Feb. 6, 13, -or- March 13, 27 -or- ArtsWave Ellenville Annex: Apr. 3, 24
Contact: www.wallkillriverschool.com or 845-467-2787

Little Tuscany, watercolor, Dr. Jon and Sharon Gell collection, Oregon
© Roberta Rosenthal 2009

Exhibits, Workshops & Classes November 2009

"Wild Turkeys", ink & watercolor

HAPPY THANKSGIVING

Hot off the art table and maybe onto your wall,
a new Sumi-e and Watercolor Painting,
"Wild Turkeys", 12 x 18" unframed, ready for
mat, and your choice of frame

Roberta wishes everyone a safe, peaceful and
enjoyable Thanksgiving holiday.

My greeting cards will be available for sale starting
November 21st at the Wurtsboro Art Alliance,
78 Sullivan Street, Wurtsboro, NY until December 21st.
Also a selection of members work and five small local
landscape paintings I will have on exhibit. Please come to
the opening on Nov. 21 from 1 pm to 4 pm.
Gallery open Sat. & Sun. noon - 4 PM.

www.waagallery.org

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Upcoming Workshops
Botanical Art

Wallkill River School
Seasonal Plants and Flowers
Join Roberta Rosenthal, botanical artist,
to create seasonal watercolors of holiday
plants like poinsettias, holly, mistletoe,
chrysanthemum and amaryllis. Paint one and use it for your holiday greeting cards. Instructions
given on how to process the art onto the computer and out of your home printer.
Nov. 21 and Dec. 5, 10 - 4 pm (Sign up for either or both dates) $80/day.
To register contact: www.wallkillriverschool.com
Call: 845-457-2787
Christmas Cactus, watercolor/gouache, framed
© Roberta Rosenthal 2009

Sunday, November 1, 2009,
11 am - 4 pm
Catskill Art Society
Livingston Manor, NY
www.catskillartsociety.org
or call: 845-436-4227 to register
Deadline Friday, Oct. 30th to sign up.

For beginners to advanced students.
Drawing and Watercolor Pencil
Learn how to create accurate drawings
of plants or flowers in a
one day workshop.
Create a light source,
proper proportions, form,
shading, and maximum use of
pencil/watercolor pencil.
Student work: Kate Hyden, Gourds
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Holly and Mistletoe
Seasonal Botanical Art
Fridays, November 6 and 13, 2009
10 am - 3:30 pm

New York Botanical Garden
Bronx, NY
www.nybg.org
or call: 718 817 8747 to register
Deadline is November 2nd to sign up.
This course fills up quickly.
Work in watercolor pencils.
Create holiday drawings and
paintings which may lend
themselves to greeting cards.

Black Dirt Harvest, watercolor, framed, 20 x 30,
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Sumi-e Asian Brush Painting
in Ink and Watercolor
Mount Saint Mary College
Desmond Campus
Balmville, NY

New session starts Thursdays
January, 2010
2 pm - 5 pm

Learn the basic brush strokes
for proper Asian painting
techniques on rice paper
with hand ground ink and
watercolors.
For beginners to advanced
students.
Contact: www.msmc.edu
or call: 845- 565-2076

Hummingbird, bee balm and bamboo ink and watercolor on rice paper,
© Roberta Rosenthal 2009 framed, SOLD on view 3/18 - 7/18, 2010 at New York Eye and Ear Infirmary,
310 East 14th St., NYC 5th fl.

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SQUIRREL NEST STUDIO WORKSHOPS
Bloomingburg, NY
Tuesdays, December 8, 15, 22, 29,
10:30 am - 3:30 pm
Continuing through
Winter 2010, Jan, Feb, Mar

Sumi-e Brush Painting in Ink and Watercolor
Beginners to advanced students welcome.
Learn the basic four gentlemen,
orchid, bamboo, chrysanthemum and plum blossom.
Advanced students go on to other flowers, landscapes,
animals and still life paintings.
Relax and paint as Roberta shows you the way of the brush and ink. Enjoy painting with a small group of artists sipping green tea, listen to Asian and new age music with a view of the Hudson Valley. Bring lunch.
Art supply list is sent upon request.
To sign up for classes or to inquire about original art,
giclee prints or greeting cards:
Email: rozenart@aol.com
Call: 845-733-1848

Grapes and birds, sumi-e ink and watercolor, 15" x 15"
on Lei River Silk. © Roberta Rosenthal 2009

Student work: Lorraine Devore "Cat", NFS

Student Work: Gerry Brock "Dusty", NFS

New Windsor Gallery Opening Reception

Roberta Rosenthal and John Yoo, owner of New Windsor Gallery

Big Pink Orchid, Haleakala, Zen Freesia Still life

Gail and Marty Steinberg with Roberta Rosenthal (left)
Snowy Bamboo Mountain in background

Bob Grumet and Julie with Roberta Rosenthal on the left.
Autumn Leaves in background.

Friends and students viewing the exhibit

Let em eat cake! Especially one with my painting, "June", sugar transfered on by
cake decorator extraordinaire, MaryAnn, from the Montgomery, Shop Rite.
Yellow and chocolate cake with chocolate mousse filling. No one wanted me to cut it.
I insisted and it was delicious.

Roberta and the cake. Lotus buds in background

New Windsor Art Gallery, 2330 State Route 32, New Windsor, NY

Mark Brownstone and Ron Dubren. Orchids in background

Preview of New Windsor Gallery Exhibit

A large sumi-e ink and watercolor painting created from my experience of going down into Haleakala Volcanic Mountain on Maui, Hawaii. During a full moon my friends and I hiked starting at sunset going down the mountain to the bottom. We walked with moon light and flash lights. It was rather treacherous with backpacks. But, it was exhilerating to see misty clouds through the mountain peaks and see the sun setting. I had taken pictures throughout the hike. We slept in sleeping bags outside of the camping cabin at the bottom of the volcano. I painted this from my memory and photos when I got back to my studio in New York City. Circa 1984-85.

Haleakala, 34" wide x 72" high, rice paper, black wood frame.
Come to the New Windsor Gallery to view this original painting and sixty six others. I will take pictures of the exhibit at the opening and put them up on the blog.




To order boxed sets of my handmade matted Mini Giclee Print Greeting Cards please contact me at rozenart@aol.com.

Greeting Cards will be available after November 14, 2009.

Select from:
Botanical
Landscapes
Sumi-e Asian Brush Paintings

Boxed set includes 4 cards 5” x 7” matching envelope.
Interior of card is blank
Strathmore acid free mat & Epson quality print
$25 per box plus shipping

To request a list of images or to place an order:
Contact: rozenart@aol.com
845-733-1848

New Windsor Gallery October 18th, 3-7 pm

You are invited to the exhibition.
Reception: October 18th,
3 - 7 pm at
New Windsor Art Gallery,
2330 Route 32,
New Windsor, NY
Exhibit October 18 - November 30, 2009
Gallery hours: Monday - Friday 10 am - 6 pm and Saturday 10 am - 5:30 pm
Close to Storm King Art Center one mile north of Cornwall.

Roberta Rosenthal's

Forty Years of Painting on her
Sixtieth Birthday!

A unique selection of:

Published illustrations, Botanical Watercolors,
Local Landscapes, Oils,
Sumi-e Chinese Brush Paintings,
New 2009 plein air watercolors and more.
Original art and museum quality giclee prints.
Release of Rosenthal’s
Sumi-e Painting Technique Text Workbook.
A portion of sales from the exhibit
benefits the Newburgh Jewish Community Center.
Exhibition continues until November 30, 2009.
Gallery hours Monday - Friday 10 am - 6 pm Saturday 10:30 am - 5 pm.

To order prints or purchase original paintings
contact John Yoo:
New Windsor Art Gallery
2330 Route 32
New Windsor NY
(845) 534-3349
web: http:// 1800arts.com
email: vision5961@verizon.net
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Roberta Rosenthal
RSR Designs • Squirrel Nest Studio
www.robertarosenthal.com
rozenart@aol.com
845-733-1848

October 2009 Renewal 5770

View of Mt. Baker from Mukilteo
4.5 x 9", C. Magnani Italia cold press, SOLD

New Plein Air Watercolors by Roberta Rosenthal

I have returned from vacation in Washington and Oregon. I did several plein air paintings while away. I stayed in Mill Creek, WA with my brother, Larry and his lovely significant other Jeanne. They were both extremely generous and gracious. We went on a short Princess Star Cruise to Vancouver. The boat was beautiful and the food delicious which was enjoyed by our party of six. This was my first cruise and look at a casino. I didn't play any games but I did have a relaxing time.

View from Whidbey Island
4.5 x 9", C. Magnani Italia cold press, framed

After our return I requested to be dropped off near Puget Sound Parks where I sat on rocky beaches overlooking magnificent and peaceful views. I painted plein air watercolors with a small travel set I put together in a folding cosmetic bag. I used Sennelier's 8 tube travel watercolor set plus a few extra favorites like Holbein shadow green, verditer blue and horizon blue. Also included were my favorite papers which included a 4 x 9" pad of Cartiere Magnani Italia cold press watercolor paper and Fabriano Artisico hot press, mechanical pencil with 2H lead, various erasers, assortment of small, medium and large brushes both sumi-e and pointed round kolinsky sables and flats, small tissue pack, small mister, single edge razor blade in an old tin box, small water dropper bottle, folding plastic palette and two paper cups that I took from my brother's garage.

View of Olympic Mts. from Edmond, WA
5 x 7", Fabriano Artistico hot press,
Larry Rosenthal Collection

View from Mukilteo of Camano, Whidbey and Gedney Islands.

4.5 x 9", C. Magnani Italia cold press, framed

We also went to a variety events like Jazz Alley in Seattle, a book signing of Robert Spector's new book, The Mom & Pop Store, at Capers in West Seattle, a Huskies football game where they won. We went walking around lakes, nature preserves and had dinner in Chinatown. A visit with cousin Jeri at her estate and lush gardens designed by Olmstead on Mercer Sound was magnificent. I got to hear about her newest documentary film project. Photos of her heirloom roses are soon to follow.

We also traveled by car to Ashland and Medford, Oregon. I did a painting of a place nicknamed, "little Tuscany" with beautiful vineyards and mountain views. I stayed with cousins Jon and Sharon on their farm ranch with a flock of sheep, a donkey and a very gentle German Shepard who woke me up in the morning with a kiss.

Little Tuscany
4.5 x 9", C. Magnani Italia cold press
Dr. Jon and Sharon Gell Collection

Yom Kippur services were participated at the magnificent and spiritually moving Havurah Shir Hadash, a Jewish Renewal congregation. Reunions with my family at my cousin Barry & Glennie's home with their lovely gardens. I also visited with Wendy Gell, my cousin, the jewelry designer and artist. I saw her newest line of wristies and wild jeweled tiaras. She had grapes and roses growing at the entrance to her unique home. Every day was filled with fun, love, enjoyment and family. Grateful I had this time for renewal and such a loving family.

I have two new exhibitions this month:
New York Botanical Gardens
Instructor, Alumni and Student Exhibition

Thursday, October 8, 2009
Opening Reception 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Exhibit continues to November 14th.

Rye Arts Center
51 Milton Avenue
Rye, NY
www.ryeartscenter.org

Indian Corn, Zea Mays

watercolor pencil, framed 20 x 28,

Angel wing Begonia, Orchid and Philodendron
watercolor, framed, 22 x 30,

and

Roberta Rosenthal's Solo Exhibit
40th Retrospective and 60th Birthday Benefit
at New Windsor Gallery
A portion of sales will benefit Newburgh Jewish Community Center
Please come and celebrate at the opening reception on:
Sunday, October 18th, 3 pm - 7 pm - November 30, 2009
2330 State Route 32, New Windsor, NY
http://1800arts.com/

Dragon Fly Island, 18" x 30", sumi-e ink and watercolor
SOLD

Art Classes and Workshops:
Squirrel's Nest Studio
Intensive practice and studies for artists working on projects.
For students who have taken my classes and want to work on improving specific skills or
work on self initiated projects with supervision and critiques.
Tuesdays, 10:30 am - 3:30 pm
call: 845-733-1848

Mount Saint Mary College
Sumi-e Asian Brush Painting
For beginners and intermediate students
October, November and December
Thursdays, 2 - 5 pm
Balmville, NY Desmond Campus
845-565-2076

New York Botanical Garden
Seasonal Workshop
Mistletoe and Holly
Fridays, November 6 and 13, 10 am - 3:30 pm
call: 718-817-8747

Catskill Art Society Art Center
Botanical Art Workshop - Sunday, Oct.11th, 11 am - 4 pm
and
Sumi-e Brush Painting - Nov. 1st, 11 am - 4 pm
call: 845-436-4227

Wallkill River School
Botanical Art - basic floral drawing and painting with watercolor pencil / watercolors.
Wednesdays, 10 am - 1 pm
call: (845) 457-2787

MID SEPTEMBER IN SEATTLE WASHINGTON

Roberta's workbook text Sumi-e and Chinese Brush Painting Book 1, second edition is for beginners or advanced students who take her workshops. It is available for $25.00. Spiral bound with a waterproof cover. Published by Squirrel Nest Studio, Bloomingburg, NY. To purchase the book contact her at rozenart@aol.com or 845-733-1848.

Roberta will be visiting Seattle, WA and Ashland, OR in mid September. The Daniel Smith Art Supply Store workshop for September 22nd has been canceled due to not enough time for the store to promote the class properly. Maybe next year.

Dragonfly Island, sumi-e ink and watercolor, © Roberta Rosenthal 2009

Roberta's upcoming 40th Retrospective exhibition is coming on October 18 - November 30th at John Yoo's New Windsor Gallery in New Windsor, NY. http://1800arts.com/

Iwanagara Appleblossom Cattleya Orchid, Watercolor © Roberta Rosenthal 2009

Roberta's watercolor art, Iwanagara Appleblossom Cattleya Orchid, exhibited at the Artists on the Campus exhibition won the Bethleham Art Gallery Award for Best Painting, at Mount Saint Mary College, Newburgh, NY June, 7, 2009. Take the Sumi-e One Day Summer Camp Workshop on Friday, August 21 from 10 am - 4 pm. Contact: http://www.msmc.edu/non-credit_programs/Noncredit_Courses.html

Roberta has currently been guest writing a column, Artists Talk, in the Delaware and Hudson Art Canvas Newspaper. The article Art in An Emergency Part I and Part 2 appeared in July and August, 2009. In the September issue look for How to Transport Art. The next one after that is scheduled for January 2010. http://www.dhcanvas.com/

Roberta recently had three exhibitions simultaneously.
Visual Comparison of Botanical Art at SUNY Orange County Community College, Wurtsboro Art Allliance, Humble Nature in Sullivan County and at the Aroma Thyme Bistro, Ellenville, NY in Ulster County in New York State which continues to August 30, 2009.

Coming in October..... botanical art and sumi-e classes return to Squirrel's Nest Studio, in Bloomingburg on Tuesdays, 10:30 am - 3:30 PM. Join Roberta's classes to create nature subjects in pencil, watercolor pencil, watercolor, gouache, and/or sumi-e ink. The studio views from the wall of windows looking out at the changing autumn trees will be inspiring. With glimpses of the Hudson Valley beyond. I am sure either the landscape view or nature subjects from the woodland garden will provide a harvest of creative ideas. I serve a variety of delicious teas, play eclectic music from new age nature inspired sounds, Japanese, Chinese, and classical favorites while you draw and paint. Demonstrations and lots of personal attention. Call for the new detailed brochure.
To register: contact Roberta at rozenart@aol.com or call her at 845-733-1848.

Roberta Rosenthal works continuously in traditional botanical art and sumi-e painting techniques simultaneously in a full time career as an illustrator, designer, fine artist and art instructor at the New York Botanical Garden, Wallkill River School, Catskill Art Society and Mount Saint Mary College.

A recent visitor to Squirrel's Nest Studio was a Northeastern flying squirrel. He came in through a crack by the air conditioner in the upstairs bedroom. I heard him first in the middle of the night and then turning on the light I saw him staring at me from my desk. He tried to come back in the next night but I gaffer taped the entire air conditioner so he couldn't get back in. He belongs outdoors.

Cat with Flying Squirrel, sumi-e ink and watercolor, unframed backed © Roberta Rosenthal 2009
www.robertarosenthal.com