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