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.