October 2014 Newsletter Blog

Happy October. Autumn is in full swing in the Hudson Valley and Catskill region.

"Flying Leaf over the Hudson Valley", watercolor and gouache
on view at Squirrels Nest Art Studio

Currently on exhibit 

Crawford Fine Art Gallery

65 Main Street, Pine Bush, NY.

"Shades of Gray and Color" 

Group Exhibition

September 20 - October 20, 2014

Peony and Daffodil Hellebore 

Watercolor Pencil Botanical Drawings.

"Peony", 11" x 11"

Caran D'Ache Supra Color II Soft Watercolor Pencil

      "Daffodil Hellebore", 8' x 20"

Caran D'Ache Supra Color II Soft Watercolor Pencil

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Wurtsboro Art Alliance Gallery

Out of the Box III Exhibition

Opening Saturday, October 4 - 28, 2014

73 Sullivan Street, Wurtsboro NY 

www.waagallery.org

"Big Bamboo", ink, gouache and watercolor, 50' x 43"

 "Stroked" ink and watercolor on silk, 7" x 7"

                   

 " Little Bamboo and Orchid"

  ink and watercolor on silk, 7" x 7"

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ART CLASSES AT SQUIRRELS NEST STUDIO

BLOOMINGBURG, NY 

Saturdays 

Hours:10:30 am - 12:30 pm and 1:30 - 3:30 pm

Make it a workshop 10:30 am - 3:30 pm (Bring lunch)

Fees: Individual class: $50.00 morning or afternoon session

Series of 3 consecutive 2 hour sessions: $140.00

Series of 6 consecutive 2 hour sessions: $270.00

One Full day workshop: $90.00

Series of all 6 full day workshops: $500.00

Series of 3 consecutive full day workshop: $275

Dates: October 18, November 1, 8, 15, 22, December 6, 2014

(in case of inclement weather class will be postponed)

Classes for drawing, watercolor pencil, sumi-e ink, and

watercolor/gouache. Subjects: nature, botanical, 

still life, landscape, animals, birds and abstract. 

Work from live specimens, set ups and personal photos.

Each student learns at their own level, medium and subject.

Beginners to Advanced - teen - seniors. 

Small classes limited to 4 students.

Personal attention.

Please reserve your space at least one week in advance. 

Payments cash or check at time of class. 

Contact for a materials list. 

To Register E-mail: rozenart@aol.com 

call (845) 733-1848

Sundays

Workshop Sumi-e Ink and Watercolor and Botanical Drawing and Painting

Intermediate to Advanced full day workshop. 

Improve your skills and work on complex projects. 

Hours:10:30 am - 3:30 pm only (bring lunch)

Fee: Individual workshop $100.00

Series of 3 consecutive workshops $275.00

Series of 6 consecutive workshops $525.00

In the News "Abundant Nature" Exhibition.

Please come to our exhibit and see the wonderful world of nature through the photographic eye of Gene Weinstein and the paint brushed art of Roberta Rosenthal. The opening reception is Saturday,September 6, 2014 from 2-6 pm. Live keyboard music by Cathy Owens - Herrmann and refreshments. 

As part of the exhibit Roberta is giving an Introduction to Watercolor Pencil Class on Saturdays, 

September 13, 20, 27, 2014 from 1 - 3 pm. Please register at the gallery 73 Sullivan Street Wurtsboro NY or online. The fee is $35.00 per class or $90.00 for all three. Seating is limited to 10 and we are more than halfway filled. 

Art for Shawangunk Garden Club

The Shawangunk Garden Club has selected Roberta Rosenthal's art for the cover of their 2015 Yearbook. The pen and ink illustration was previously published in Glory of the Garden, by Avon Books. Roberta colorized the black and white art on the computer in photoshop .

New color print release of the work will be available for sale in November, 2014, 8x10", Unframed no mat $30.00

With mat $50.00. Mat & frame $150.00

Email rozenart@aol.com to order.

Priority Shipping price depends upon weight, flat or rolled. 

New Ketubah Scroll Completed

I am thrilled to share my latest completed  art commission. Jennifer and David found my web site Rosenthal Ketubahs,

http://rozenart.wix.com/RosenthalKetubahs.

They called and made an appointment to 

meet at my studio. After a pleasant lunch we 

discussed all of their details regarding their 

wedding. I already had some ideas but their 

input was important. We agreed on a contract 

which was acceptable for all of us. I did a few quick sketches

and the project was on its way. Here is the final 

art 23"x47", hand ground Chinese ink on silk

mounted on silk. The wedding vows are in English and

Hebrew. Chinese calligraphy "Double Happiness"

Their wedding will take place at the Chinese 

Scholars Garden in Snug Harbor, Staten Island. 

The painting brings elements of traditional 

heritages reflecting both partners. 

The shape of the vows are a floating Chinese

Lantern beneath a shimmering full moon. 

Roberta Rosenthal and Becky Cornell Exhibition

Opening Reception Friday, 

August 22, 2014 - 6-8 pm

Pine Bush Area Art Council 

Gallery 65 Main St. Pine Bush NY

The gallery will have another reception on Friday, August 29, 2014  - 6-8 pm.

Live music and refreshments.

Roberta Rosenthal, Paintings and Gene Weinstein Photographs

Wurtsboro Art Alliance Gallery

73 Sullivan Street, Wurtsboro NY

Exhibition: 

Roberta Rosenthal Paintings and 

Gene Weinstein Photographs 

"Abundant Nature"

Opening Reception: 

Sat. September 6, 2014

2-5 pm.  - September 30. 

Gallery open Sat & Sun noon- 4 pm. 

Exhibitions and Workshops Summer 2014

Current exhibit:

An additional workshop was added to Drawing with Watercolor Pencils and Watercolor on June 21, 2014, noon - 3 pm. The course is filling up quickly. To register go to www.waagallery.org and click on classes. Or come to the gallery on Sat or Sun noon to 4 pm to sign up. You must be registered in advance and get a materials list. We have beginning student materials available at the gallery but if you are a professional you may want to bring upgraded materials. You can also email me for a materials list when you sign up. 

Sanples of art I have done for this class and student's work.

Calla Lily by © Roberta Rosenthal

Lilacs and caterpillar enlarged 10x in sketch book © Roberta Rosenthal 2014

Marie Devore, student  Lilac 10x  up

Dogwood flower by Julie Pantoje, student 14 years old.

Barbara Restivo, landscape designer

Barbara Restivo, landscape designer

Dave Munford, graphic designer & fine artist.

Sample of how to use watercolor pencils

© Roberta Rosenthal 2014

Daffodils, Lenten rose, snake root and forget-me-nots © Roberta Rosenthal 2014.

Exhibition at Pine Bush Area Arts Council Gallery at the Gazebo 65 Main St. Pine Bush, NY. 

Opening reception: 6 -8 pm 

August 22 -September 4, 2014. 

Open Friday - Sun.

Plein Air Landscapes by 

Roberta Rosenthal and 

Drawings by Becky Cornell. 

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Wurtsboro Art Alliance Gallery

73 Sullivan Street, Wurtsboro NY

Exhibition: 

Roberta Rosenthal Paintings and 

Gene Weinstein Photographs 

"Abundant Nature"

Opening Reception: 

Sat. September 6, 2014

2-5 pm.  - September 30. 

Gallery open Sat & Sun noon- 4 pm. 

Wurtsboro Art Alliance Gallery "Spring"

Pink Rose

Yellow Pink Rose

The SPRING show is on from April 5-

May 4, 2014. I have over 10 paintings and prints on view. This is a members exhibit with a variety of excellent local art work. 

73 Sullivan St. Wurtsboro NY. Open Sat. & Sun. Noon- 4 pm. 

Carnations

Grouping of Paintings

Peony Daisies and Swan at Mt Vernon Rd Lake.

Hyacinths and Snake in the Grass

Plum Blossom Moon

Sam's Point Cragsmoor 

I will be at the gallery on Sat. April 26th

 2-4 pm. Come by and sign up for a DVAA/WAA class(s) drawing nature with watercolor pencils with me in May on Saturdays, 10 am - noon at the gallery. "This project is made possible with funds from the 2014 Decentralization Program, administered by Delaware Valley Arts Alliance."

All paintings © Roberta Rosenthal 2014

Happy Spring 2014

Please join me for an evening of art and food at Pine Bush, NY, Saturday, March 29, 2014. 5 - 8 pm. I will have 5 small paintings for auction and mini print giclee print cards for sale. 

Two White Daisies, watercolor SOLD

Yellow Mum, gouache

SOLD

SOLD

Harvest vegetables, oil on canvas

Open Portfolio Studio Sale

Squirrels Nest Studio has an open portfolio sale from January 20-February 20, 2014. A select group of botanical and floral watercolor and Asian ink and watercolor paintings. Small to medium sizes, unframed. Over 50 original paintings and 20 giclee prints. 

"Blueberry", ink and watercolor, Sold

By Appointment Only. 

Email: rozenart@aol.com

Getting married? Take a look at Rosenthal Ketubahs on Facebook. Taking orders now for spring and summer weddings. 

Your vows, poem or clergy document

that you sign to seal the commitment. 

All faiths inclusive. Made to order with your choice of landscape, flowers and special significant motifs. Museum quality art to last forever. 

Happy 2014

New class in watercolor painting  starts January 7, 2014. 10:00 am-12:30 pm at Squirrel Nest Studio in Bloomingburg NY.

I am participating in the Wallkill River Gallery member exhibit opening on Saturday, January 11 from 5-7 pm. 

"Wallkill River" at Bendict Park ink and watercolor on rice paper. 12"x16". 

© Roberta Rosenthal 2014

HOLIDAY SEASON 2013

HOLIDAY SEASON 2013

Wishing everyone the very best holidays. 

A time to give of the heart and soul. You may also want to give art. 

To view and purchase art:

 gallery/venues

Wurtsboro Art Alliance Gallery 
Member Holiday Exhibit
73 Sullivan Street Wurtsboro NY
Open Saturday and Sundays, noon - 4 pm
See the video on Facebook or Youtube


The Pine Bush Area Arts Council
A Winter's Gathering of Artists
63 Main Street Pine Bush NY
Opening Saturday, December 7, 4-8 pm -  December 22, 2013 open 11 - 5 Sat. & Sun.

Town of Crawford Govenment Center
Crawford Art Alliance
Toys for Tots Exhibition
Opening Date: December 14, 2013, 4:30-7:30 pm reception, Dinner, music and more. Original paintings and a special portfolio of prints. 

Engagements and Wedding announcements are in the air. 

Celebrate the happy news.
Commission a painting or wedding certificate Ketubah. 

Contact me at rozenart@aol.com. 

Or call 845-733-8100 or 845-733-1848.

Take a look at my web site: http://rozenart.wix.com/rosenthalketubahs

And on Facebook: Rosenthal Ketubahs

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Recently completed commission:

"Wallkill River" 36"x.48", oil on canvas.

Sam's Point, Cragsmoor, NY

Hand ground ink & watercolor on silk paper 13"x15" is available through my studio. Buy it as is or have it back mounted matted and framed or commission an oil on canvas any size. 

November 2013 Thanksgiving Newsletter

Happy November. No significant storms in the northeast this year. The fruits of Irene and Sandy are in the fire wood piles. Thus begins my gratitude for this year. My vision is 20/15 in both eyes and I only need over the counter readers for tiny print and details. Dr. Modi in Poughkeepsie gave me the gift of renewed sight with cataract surgery one year ago. .

Orange Physical therapists in Middletown have worked hard to improve my pained neck and back from a car/truck accident I was in in New York City.  Much improved - not perfect. The truck that hit my car was large. Grateful to Progressive insurance for doing their job. 

 Always looking for work. Grateful to get  through a difficult year. My plans are set for painting botanicals, landscapes, asian ink and brush art and Ketubah commissions. i will be teaching gouache painting techniques of nature science subjects at NYBG in January.

List of memorable teachers and mentors:

Miss Reiser kindergarten - let me paint for the first time on an easel! 

Mrs. Norton 6th grade  - took my class to Chinatown where I fell in love with Asian art while singing every song from the Sound of Music. 

Mrs. Lubell JHS 113: 7th - 9th taught me to read and write with passion. 

Ms Rita Lee 9th year special art class-

Showed me the difference between commercial art and fine art and how the two were historically the same. Took me to the Hip Bagel in Greenwich Village and I became an artist for life. 

Dr. Parrino English teacher JHS 113  - be the best at whatever I wanted to be.

Dr. Starr social studies Art & Design - homework was artwork. 

Mr. Bigeleisen - typography and graphic design

Mr. Eliscu - sculpture

Mr. Eric Marcus - car rides & math

At FIT Mr. Jacobs taught me how to draw, Fay Lewis how to mix colors and Lillian Weiss how to paint "A"paintings and still get a "D" for dating some one she didn't like. 

Joy Christov - my role model of a

Professional woman at Macy's and Avon. 

Leo Schein - my textile design & professional art mentor to 1/64 of an inch. 

Nat Kaz - how to be a fine artist for real,

Art Students League instructor, mentor and rented my first apartment studio on West 73rd St from him. 

Barry Friedman -

Introduced me to fine decorative arts

Paintings and objects des arts, marketing and resales. Flea markets, galleries and auctions. 

Spiritual Masters: Sri Chinmoy, creative yoga, 

Paramhansa Hariharananda Giri meditation kriya yoga the real deal

Botanical Art teachers: Kevin Nicolay, Eleanor Wunderlich and Anne Ophelia Dowden. 

Japanese sumi-e sensei- Koho Yamamoto

Chinese master artist - Guo Liang Jui

Dogu Choegyal Rimpoche  - Tibetan master artist 

HH Dalai Lama- meditation workshop 

Chinese language teacher- Jinyu Yang

Hebrew instructors - Rabbi Richard Kirsch, scribes: Rabbi Vinas and Neal Yerman. 

Jewish meditation: Rabbi Goldie Milgram, Mindy Ribner and Shefa Gold. 

Feminist and literary mentor Tama Starr

Manicure guru: Andy Warhol

   Botanical watercolor "Stock"

Mattiathola Purple © Roberta Rosenthal 10/30/13

Asian brush painting "Peacock and leaf hopper", ink and watercolor

© Roberta Rosenthal 10/30/13

Wedding Ketubah ink watercolor 

and gouache for Josh and Rachel Aronson © Roberta Rosenthal 10/18/13

"Wallkill River", ink and watercolor

on rice paper for recommission as 3'x4' oil on canvas. © Rosenthal 10/30/13

My faithful student, Lorraine Devore 

who inspires me, pushes the envelope and often surprises me with awesome paintings.

I could not do all of this without a lifetime of teachers and mentors. 

Gratitude for all of you past and present. And to all unmentioned you are not forgotten.