Happy Holidays!! Season's Greetings December 2011

Thanksgiving has come and gone and I am still giving thanks. 

Welcoming the 2011 Holiday Season.

"Poinsettia and Callicarpa berries", 
watercolor
 Wurtsboro Art Alliance Gallery to 
Dec. 18, 2011 

Sunday Art Classes continue at Squirrel Nest Studio, Bloomingburg, NY December 4 &; 11, 2011, 10:30 am - 3:30 pm. New classes begin on Sundays, April 1, 2012.

Wurtsboro Art Alliance Gallery Members Exhibiton continues to December 18th. 73 Sullivan St. Wurtsboro, NY open on Sat. & Sun. noon - 4 pm.


Riverwinds Gallery  exhibit "Reflections" at Wells Fargo Advisors, Rhinebeck, NY opening reception, December 9th, 5 - 7 pm. Exhibit continues through January 16, 2012.

"Basha Kill Reflections"

Original watercolor, 

Giclee print at 

Riverwinds@Wells Fargo, Rhinebeck, NY 

Artist Reception Dec. 9, 2011, 5 - 7 pm 

New York Botanical Garden Course
"Special Effects in Gouache for Natural Science Subjects",
BIL484, Mondays, January 9 - February 13 ( no class Jan. 16), 10 am - 1:35 pm.
Pre-requisite: Botanical Drawing II-BIL 302. Track 2  (Elective Tract I).

"Two Dahlias", 
ink and gouache on swirl rice paper 
8.5. x 11" unframed.

Blog and Facebook 

Special Holiday Sale 

Squirrel Nest Studio - Bloomingburg, NY

Thurs. &  Fri.
December 15, 16, and 21, 22, 23, 2011
Call for a studio appointment or online visit.
Contact: rozenart@aol.com
Select original paintings, drawings, pins, giclee prints and mini-print cards.
Buy an unframed painting (8.5 x 11" or less) and
get a free mini-print giclee print when you mention my blog or facebook.

 "Downy Woodpecker",
ink and watercolor on gold speckle rice paper, 
8.5 x 11", unframed.

 "Snowy Cardinal" 
hand ground ink and watercolor pigments
on rice paper
9" x 12"  unframed

This is the perfect time to get your tax deductible gift giving investments. (Please read Sunday, November 27, 2011 NY Times article on the Lauder Art Collection) Don't miss your opportunity to add or start your own collection. Begin with mini-prints and as you increase your interest add small originals. Buying unframed art let's you custom frame to your interior decor.

Coming in 2012:
• Why buy art? I will be writing an article in January 2012 on the art of art collecting.
• New art classes in New Jersey.
• New courses at NYBG.
• East Coast - West Coast workshops.
• Special exhibition in NYC and much more.

For this holiday season I will be posting a new excerpt for my book Sumi-e Painting II. "Painting with hand ground mineral pigments." Coming soon.

 

 "Cardinals on Pine with Thistle" 

hand ground ink and watercolor/gouache 

9" x 12" 

on light green rice paper, unframed.

Follow me on Facebook and press like at Roberta Rosenthal's Paintings.
Want to make an appointment to view the studio collection contact rozenart@aol.com

March - April - May, 2010

New Paintings: Roses

Painted from live specimens purchased at
Stonehenge Farm Market in Bullville, NY.
Artwork created at Squirrels Nest Studio, Bloomingburg, NY.

My goal was to create three new rose paintings in a small format as a trio. They are painted with watercolor. The yellow bi-colored rose was done first. A detailed pencil drawing was drawn on tracing paper and then transfered to Fabriano Artistico 300 lb watercolor paper. It started with a layer of light watercolor pencil to establish the form color hues, basic values and shading. After I used a semi- moist brush with clear water to blend the pencil. Then I used layers of watercolor paint to enhance the depth of color and subtle color transitions. Light transparent glazing of pale primary hues were used to blend, shade and mold the shapes. I work with fine Kolinsky sable brushes ranging from #000, - #3 and a larger #5 Kolinsky sable quill to add washes. Brands of watercolor include Sennelier, Daniel Smith, Shin Han & Graham. I use tube paint not pan. Yellow Bi-Color Rose, 5" x 7",
watercolor on Fabriano Artistico 300 lb hot press
framed. On view at the Wurtsboro Art Alliance Gallery
73 Sullivan St. Wurtsboro NY to May 22, 2010 Sat. & Sun noon - 4 pm

Light Pink Rose 5" x 7"
watercolor on Fabriano Artistico 300 lb hot press
framed. On view at the Wurtsboro Art Alliance Gallery
73 Sullivan St. Wurtsboro NY to May 22, 2010 Sat. & Sun noon - 4 pm

Dark Pink Rose, 7" x 9",

watercolor pencil and watercolor on Rising Stonehenge paper

unmatted unframed.

This was drawn with a pale gray wash first rather than using pencil. The rest of the painting is done with layers of watercolor. First layers are wet into wet with dry brush and blending added in later layers. Glazing with primary colors after to create subtle shadows without changing the basic color hue of the flower.

I used Caran D'ache supra color II watercolor pencils first. Then I used a large Kolinsky quill brush with clean water to blend the pencil. I used watercolor washes over the pencil to give it greater depth and tone. The leaves were done entirely in watercolor.

Sumi-e Asian Brush Painting:

"Eagle Looking", 12" x 16",
ink and watercolor on Hahnemuhle rice paper.

"Eagle and Wisteria"
9" x 16", ink and watercolor on rice paper

Exhibitions:
The Shelley and Steven Einhorn Clinical Research Center at The New York Eye and Ear Infirmary located at 310 East 14 Street, 5th floor, Group Exhibition, curated by Cornelia Jensen. Gallery Exhibit continues to July, 2010. Hours 9 am - 5 pm, Mon. - Fri.
Opening reception: Thursday, March 18, 2010, 6 - 8 pm.
Each artist will have one painting in the exhibit and participate on an upcoming online exhibit. Proceeds of sales benefit both artists and NYEE.

Hummingbird Bamboo
ink and watercolor,
12 x 18, double matted and
gold bamboo wood frame.
at the Einhorn Gallery
NYEE, 310 East 14th St. NYC
5th Floor. On view until July 18th
SOLD

ART INSTRUCTION: Spring 2010

Three Roses, watercolor on rice paper unmounted, 9" x 12"

Squirrel Nest Studio, Bloomingburg, NY
Sumi-e Brush Painting in ink and watercolor
Tuesdays, 10:30 am - 3:30 pm
May 3, 18, 25 & June 1 - Fee: $280.

Botanical Art drawing and watercolor painting
Saturdays, 10:30 am - 3:30 pm
May 8 & 22, June 5, 12, 19
Contact: rozenart@aol.com

Mount Saint Mary College
Desmond Campus
Sumi-e Asian Brush Painting Fee: $150.
Session 3: Animals, Thursdays, starts May 6th, 4 weeks 2 pm - 5 pm.
Session 4: Final Projects and Wet Mounting, June 3, 10, (9 am - noon and 2 pm -5 pm) and 17 (9 - noon)
Contact www.msmc.edu
Call 845- 565-2076

"Warbler and Wisteria"
9" x 18", ink and watercolor on rice paper
unmounted unframed

Spiral Abyss
9" x 12", ink and watercolor on rice paper
SOLD

Botanical Art in Montgomery, NY
Wednesdays, May 5 & 12, 10 am - 3 pm
Contact www.wallkillriverschool.com

Orchid and Ixora, watercolor on Magnani
Framed

New York Botanical Garden
Practical Business Aspects
Mondays 04/12/10 to 05/03/10, 4 sessions
and July Mon 07/12/10 to Fri 07/16/10 full week intensive.
&
Drawing and Painting Perennial Borders
Watercolor pencil and watercolor
Wed. 6/16/10 and Wed. 6/23/10
contact: www.nybg.org

Available as a signed Giclee Print
Perfect for a Wedding Ketubah
12" x 16"
***************
Sumi-e Asian Brush Painting
Intensive 3 day Workshop
Rooster, sumi-e ink & watercolor, gouache, silver and gold pigment
SOLD

When: Friday, Saturday and Sunday, June 25, 26, 27, 2010
Time: 10:00 am - 4:00 pm

Where: Town of Mamakating Park, Drama Building
Bloomingburg, NY Exit 116 on Rt. 17.

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 contemporary sumi-e paintings.

How: Please register in advance to secure your space.
Fee: $200 for the three day workshop. One day $80.00
Tea and light refreshments will be served. Please bring a picnic lunch.
This does not include materials, hotel, food or transportation.
Plus $25.00 for Sumi-e Workbook. Space is limited.

Advance deposit of $50 due by May 29, 2009.
Write & Mail Check to: Roberta Rosenthal.
Balance due on first day of workshop.
If only taking 1 or 2 days entire fee is due by May 29, 2009.
Space is limited.
No credit or debit cards.
Cash or checks accepted in class.
E-mail: rozenart@aol.com or call: 845-733-1848

February 2010

New paintings for sale from
Squirrel Nest Studio, Bloomingburg, NY
Contact: rozenart@aol.com.

Love is in the air.






















"Rose Bouquet", watercolor on
Hahnemuhle sumi-e paper
12" x 16", unmounted, unframed.
























"Rooster, Hen, Chicks, Egg and Bamboo"
ink and watercolor
on Lei River Silk,
16" x 16",
Matted and Framed



"Shrimp Swimming in Maui",
ink and watercolor,
on Lei River Silk, 16" x 16",
unmounted unframed.

ART INSTRUCTION: Spring 2010

Mount Saint Mary College
Sumi-e classes
Thursdays, starts March 4 and continues as monthly
sessions through June 17th, 2 pm - 5 pm.
Contact www.msmc.edu

Wallkill River School
Expressive watercolor at Sugar Loaf, NY annex,
Saturdays, March 13 and ,27, 10 am - 3 pm.

Botanical Art in Montgomery, NY
Wednesdays, March 10 and 17, 10 am - 3 pm.
Contact www.wallkillriverschool.com

Squirrel Nest Studio, Bloomingburg, NY
Sumi-e Brush Painting in ink and watercolor
Tuesdays, 10:30 am - 3:30 pm

Botanical Art drawing and watercolor painting
Saturdays, 10 am - 4 pm
February 20 & 27th, March 6 & 20
New sessions June 5, 12, 19
Contact: rozenart@aol.com

New York Botanical Garden
Professional Business Aspects
Mondays 04/12/10 to 05/03/10, 4 sessions
and July Mon 07/12/10 to Fri 07/16/10
full week intensive.

Drawing and Painting Perennial Gardens,
Wed. 06/16/10 and Wed. 06/23/10
contact: www.nybg.org

UPCOMING EXHIBITS:
The Shelley and Steven Einhorn Clinical Research Center
at The New York Eye and Ear Infirmary
located at 310 East 14 Street, 5th floor
Group Exhibition, curated by Cornelia Jensen
Opening reception: March 18, 2010, 6 - 8 pm.
Each artist will have one painting in the exhibit and
participate on an upcoming online exhibit. Proceeds
of sales benefit both artists and NYEE.

Hummingbird Bamboo
ink and watercolor,
12 x 18, double matted and
gold bamboo wood frame.
SOLD

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