Spring - March 21, 2008 - News from the Nest

I was in sunny Florida for a week. I painted at the Morikami Gardens and Museum for two days. Sumi-e bamboo, plum blossom and a landscape. I strolled South Beach, did a watercolor at the Metropole Hotel while visiting with family at the outdoor veranda. Other highlights included sketching at Haulover Beach, painting an orchid and ixora by the pool at my cousin's home in Hollywood. On my last night went to Hollywood Beach for a free Brazilian samba music concert under the stars by the boardwalk.

I will scan in my new paintings soon.

Art workshop classes have started at Squirrel's Nest. Please check out the days and times on my web site www.robertarosenthal.com. By popular request I have extended the Sunday, July 6th Peonies workshop to continue on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday for a full four day workshop. This gives plenty of time to do detailed botanical studies of three different varieties I have been growing. Stay at the Hudson Valley Spa and Resort in Kerhonkson if you are coming in from out of town.

Exhibitions:
Wurtsboro Art Alliance
Spring Art Show and Sale
March 22, 2008 - May 22, 2008
Reception on Friday, March 28th from 6 - 8 pm.
Hours are Saturdays and Sundays from 10 am - 4 pm.
I will be at the gallery most Sundays from 2 - 4 pm.
Please come to see this varied group show. I am exhibiting four sumi-e paintings and my new botanical series of 6 giclee prints. Papavar, Rosa, Rhododendron and Amaryllis.
The Gallery is located at 73 Sullivan Street, Wurtsboro, NY 12790.
Phone 845 -888 -5955
I was recently voted in as President of WAA. Please join our art organization. WAA has many art demonstrations, poetry readings and exhibits planned for the rest of the year.

The Basha Kill - A Quiet Treasure continues until March 27th. at Orange Hall in Middletown, NY, SUNY Orange


John's Gallery in New Windsor, NY continues till the end of of March and then goes into his Asian paintings back room gallery for another month. He will be making two new giclee prints of Big Begonia 1 and 2.
(845) 534-3349, 2330 State Rt 32, New Windsor NY 12553

At the Studio:
I am currently completing a new series of botanical watercolors. As soon as the weather warms up I will be starting a new series of plein air oil paintings. Contact me at rozenart@aol.com if you are interested in seeing my new work for exhibition or sale.