July 2011 Summer has arrived!

Roberta received 1st Place Ribbon Award & Certificate
 for "Pine & Stream",
"Fields and Streams", Juried Exhibition
WAA Gallery, Wurtsboro, NY
7/9/11- 8/7/11

WORKSHOPS AND CLASSES

NYBG - New York Botanical Garden - Bronx, NY

Practical Aspects - BIL 391B
Professional Business Practices and Marketing for Artists
Summer intensive certificate course:
Learn how to create a winning portfolio, promotion kits, pricing art,
and how to get your art sold.
Monday, July 11 - July 15th, 10 am -1:45 pm.
Contact www.nybg.org to register.

CAS - Catskill Art Society - Livingston Manor, NY

Summer Weekend Workshops
July 23 - August 7, 2011

Botanical Art Watercolor and Watercolor Pencil
Saturdays, July 23, 30 and Aug 6th, 11 am - 4 pm

Contact to register: www.catskillartsociety.org

Plan ahead for fall/winter:
New at NYBG Painting on Silk
4 Saturdays, Oct 22 - Nov. 12, 10 am - 1 pm
Using Asian brush techniques, learn how to grind ink and
create tone values, incorporate watercolor on silk paper.
Traditional subjects bamboo, chrysanthemum and orchid.

and
New! Painting Plum Blossoms
Painting Botanicals with Ink & Watercolor on Rice & Silk Papers
122BIL437 Section B: 2 Tuesdays, Nov. 22 & 29, 10 a.m.–3:30 p.m

2012

Special Effect in Gouache for Natural Science Subjects

BIL 484: 5 Mondays, Jan 9 - Feb 13 (no class Jan 16), 10 am -1:35 pm

EXHIBITS

July 9 - August 7, 2011

Wurtsboro Art Alliance Gallery

2nd Juried Salon Exhibition

"Fields and Streams"

Guest Juror: Linda Richichi

Music and light refreshments

Gallery hours. Sat. & Sun. noon - 4 pm

73 Sullivan Street, Wurtsboro, NY

www.waagallery.org

Sunday Workshops at Squirrel Nest Studio

Sundays, October 2, 9. 16, 30, 

Fall - Fruits, Leaves, Berries and seasonal plants 

and 

November 6, 13, 20, 

Amaryllis,  Poinsettias and  Chrysanthemums
10:00 am  - 3:30 pm. 

Botanical Watercolor pencil, watercolor on watercolor paper

or Sumi-e ink on rice paper or silk 

Minimum 3 students per class/Maximum 5.

No make up sessions except for inclement weather conditions. 

All registrations must be received and paid 10 days prior to the first class.
To register Call: 845-733-1848 or email: rozenart@aol.com

May - June 2011 Happy Spring!

Happy return of spring.

Paeonia 'Sarah Bernhardt', watercolor
unframed contact for price

Peonies on bloom now at the studio's woodland garden.
Due to wet weather only a few are blooming.
Expecting the deep red/magenta
Paeonia lactiflora Karl Rosenfield to bloom in a few days.
A new painting is coming soon.

P.J.M. Rhododendron, watercolor/gouache
commissioned by Weston Nurseries as their Garden Club logo.
Featured in the New York Botanical Garden Education
Spring/Summer catalog.

Unmatted museum quality giclee prints
on 300 gsm Hahnemuhle paper
7" x 9" print $150.00 and 13" x 18" print $300.00.
Signed/numbered edition of 100.

Open edition Frameable Greeting Card mini print
3.3" x 4.7" in a 5 x 7" in a Strathmore mat card.
Gift set of 4 for $25.00.
Shipping additional.

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Iris Sensation, 12 x 15", watercolor, framed
contact for price

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I am excited to report that two of my sumi-e paintings
won first and second place in the Master/Instructor category
of the Oriental Brush Supply Summer Challenge contest.
To view the results go to: http://brushpainting.com/blog/?p=82.

First Place "Wallkill River"
Hand ground sumi-e ink, watercolor and gouache on Hahnemuhle sumi-e paper
Contact for price


Second Place " Autumn Carp"
Hand ground sumi-e ink, watercolor and gouache on Hahnemuhle sumi-e paper
Contact for price

Happy to have participated in the challenge and looking forward
to testing their new "cotton" paper.
Thank you again for your votes.

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Current classes at Squirrel Nest Studio
Botanical drawing
with watercolor pencils and watercolor techniques.
Focus on local flowers, vegetables, leaves, bark, rocks,
feathers and natural found items.
and/or
Sumi-e Chinese Brush Painting
beginners to advanced
The Four Gentlemen, flowers, landscape and animals
using hand ground ink,
watercolor and gouache.
Sundays, May 1, 15, 22 and June 12, 26, 2011
hours: 10:30 am - 3:30 pm
Limited to a small group. Individual attention.
Bring lunch. Tea and cookies served.
To register email: rozenart@aol.com for more information/materials list.

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Practical Aspects of Botanical Art
Professional Business Practices and Marketing
Summer Intensive at the New York Botanical Garden
July 11 - 15, 2011, 10 am - 1:40 pm

Learn how to create exciting portfolios, promotional media kits,
where to market and sell your art, and pricing
for commercial and fine art venues.
Hands on activities.
Contact: www.nybg.org.

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Roberta Rosenthal's text book
"Professional Business and Marketing for Artists",
10th Limited Edition $40.00 plus shipping.
Contact: rozenart@aol.com

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Catskill Art Society
Summer Workshops
Livingston Manor, NY

Botanical Art - Drawing and Painting
July 23, 30, August 6, 2011, Time: 11am - 4pm.

Asian Brush Painting - Ink, Watercolor on Rice Paper/Silk
July 24, 31, August 7, 2011. Time: 11am - 3pm.
To Register: http://www.catskillartsociety.org

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New Painting:
"Snake in the Grass"
Hand ground sumi-e ink and watercolor on rice paper.
Based upon a hike and observation at the
Bashakill Wetlands, Town of Mamakating, NY.
9" x 11"
"Pines and Stream"
17" x 30", 
ink, watercolor and iridecent pigments on silk
Featured at WAA Gallery's 2nd Juried exhibition,
"Fields and Steams"
First Place Winner
Gallery open Sat. &  Sun. noon - 4 pm

Holiday Shopping Begins November 20, 2010

The Holiday Show and Sale

Wurtsboro Art Alliance Gallery,
73 Sullivan Street, Wurtsboro, NY

November 20th -December 20th.
12 noon - 4 pm.

Find wonderful creative gifts.

Gallery hours are Sat. & Sun. noon - 4 pm.
www.waagallery.org.

While you are there please visit Eli's Market next door to the WAA Gallery. They feature my original paintings, giclee prints, mini giclee print matted gift cards and a text work book "Sumi-e Brush Painting for Beginners". A new store opened in Wurtsboro the Catskill Soap Company. I have three paintings, cards and bookmarks there too. Located at 123 Sullivan St. next to the laundry.

Please visit my web site: http://www.robertarosenthal.com for my 2011 schedule of art education courses, workshops and classes.

"Wallkill River, NY"
12" x 16"
Watercolor and hand ground sumi ink
on Hahnemuhle rice paper
vote for this painting at
http://www.orientalartsupply.com/summerchallenge

"Carp. Wild Grapes, Crab Apples & Poke Berry"
Sumi-e ink, Watercolor and Shimmer Pigments
on Hahnmuhle Rice Paper
12" x 16"
vote for this painting at:
http://www.orientalartsupply.com/summerchallenge


"Catskill Landscape"

4.5" x 9"
watercolor on Cartiere Magnani cold press


"Stroked"
Watercolor and ink on Silk
8" x 8"
mat and black frame
vote for this painting at
http://www.orientalartsupply.com/summerchallenge

"Carp & Lotus"
Ink and Watercolor on rice paper
9" x 12"
mat and black frame
at Catskill Soap Company, Wurtsboro

"Rose and Dragonfly"
Ink and Watercolor on rice paper
9" x 12"
unframed
plus shipping and mounting
at Squirrel Nest Studio

"Autumn 2010"Sumi-e Ink and Watercolor
on Aitoh Hosho Rice Paper
9" x 12"
unframed
plus shipping and mounting
at Squirrel Nest Studio

"Basketful of Grapes and Mums"
Watercolor and sumi-e ink
on Shimmer Xuan
12" x 18"
unframed
at Squirrels Nest Studio

"Day Lily Peach"

Watercolor pencil and Watercolor
Magnani Paper

6" x 16"
Framed



"Grasshopper and Fall Flowers"
Watercolor on Arches rough
12" x 16"
unframed
plus shipping
at Squirrel Nest Studio


"Gladiolus and Lavender"
Watercolor on Silk
9" x 12"
unframed
plus shipping and mounting
at Squirrel Nest Studio

"Mountain Cloud Water"
Watercolor and hand ground sumi ink
on Lei River silk
16"x 16"
unframed
plus shipping and mounting
at Squirrel Nest Studio


"Maple Leaf "
Watercolor on Arches hot press
9 x 12"
Museum matted with gold frame
plus shipping
at Squirrel Nest Studio


"Indian Corn"
Watercolor pencil
19" x 24"
Museum matted and wood frame
plus shipping
at Squirrel Nest Studio


"Black Dirt Harvest"
Watercolor pencil and watercolor on Arches hot press
22" x 30"
Museum matted and wood frame
plus shipping
at Squirrel Nest Studio

"Fun with Still Life"9" x 12"
watercolor on Strathmore Imperial cold press
unframed
plus shipping
at Squirrel Nest Studio

"Two Egrets"
18" x 30"
Hand ground Aitoh sumi ink on Lei River Silk
unmounted unframed
plus shipping
at Squirrel Nest Studio

"Butterfly Friends Retreat"
12 x 16
Hand ground Aitoh sumi ink, watercolor & gouache
on Lei River Silk
unmounted unframed
SOLDHand ground Aitoh sumi ink and watercolor
on Lei River Silk
unmounted unframed
plus shipping
at Squirrel Nest Studio

email: rozenart@aol.com

Call or email for prices: 845-733-1848
Unframed sumi-e paintings are not mounted and may require
an additional fee for mounting on scroll or frame.
Personalized Chinese calligraphy additional fee.
Some images are available as giclee prints

I am represented at the following venues:

The Shelley and Steven Einhorn Research Center Gallery
http://www.nyee.edu/einhorn-art-gallery-artists-brownstone-roberta.html

Wurtsboro Art Alliance Gallery
www.waagallery.org

August - October 2010

SOLO EXHIBITION
ELLENVILLE REGIONAL HOSPITAL
HEALING ARTS GALLERY

10 Healthy Way (Shoprite) Ellenville, NY 12428
PH: 845-647-6400
www.ellenvilleregional.org

August 18 - October 8, 2010

Opening Reception:
Wednesday, August 18th, 5 - 7 PM

Botanical and Landscape
Watercolor Paintings
by Roberta Rosenthal

Iris Sensation, watercolor, 12 x 16
© Roberta Rosenthal

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Four Seasons
Wurtsboro Art Alliance
Group Member Exhibit

August 7 - September 19, 2010
73 Sullivan Street, Wurtsboro, NY
Gallery open: Sat. & Sun. noon - 4 pm
www.waagallery.org

Geometric/Abstract/Color
October 2 - November 7, 2010
Members exhibition
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The Shelley and Steven Einhorn Clinical Research Center Gallery
The New York Eye and Ear Infirmary 310 East 14 Street, 5th floor
Group Exhibition, curated by Cornelia Jensen.
Gallery Exhibit continues to November, 2010.
Hours 9 am - 5 pm, Mon. - Fri.
Opening reception: Thursday, March 18, 2010, 6 - 8 pm.

"August", watercolor on Arches cp 12" x 16"

NEW online exhibit:
http://www.nyee.edu/einhorn-art-gallery-artists-brownstone-roberta.html
Proceeds of sales benefit both artists and NYEE.

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New painting:

"Autumn Carp, Poke Weed Berries,
Wild Grapes, Goldenrod and Crab Apples"
Hand ground sumi-e ink and watercolor with
shimmer pigment on Hahnemuhle paper, 12" x 18"
Ready for your choice of mat, frame or hanging scroll finishing.
unframed

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FALL 2010 Art Workshops and Exhibitions

FALL 2010 Art Workshops





Watercolor on Arches. 12 x 16"
End of Summer Flowers
© Roberta Rosenthal 2010








ARTSWave, Ellenville, NY
Wallkill River School
Expressive Watercolor for Beginners
for beginners Wednesdays,
September 22 & 29th, October 6, 13, 2010
10 am - 12:30 pm
Contact:845-457-2787 or
http://www.wallkillriverschool.com

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SQUIRREL NEST STUDIO
Bloomingburg, NY

Sumi-e Asian Brush Painting

Tuesdays, 10 am - 3:30 pm

September 14, 21, 28, October 5

Minimum 3 - maximum 5 students

Open studio class focus on botanical and landscape painting
in sumi-e ink and watercolor. Intermediate to advanced students.
Fee: one class: $80.
Bring lunch.
Materials list available.
(Studio serves hot tea)

To register: email: rozenart@aol.com or call: 845-733-1848

Gladiolus Watercolor on Hahnemuhle sumi-e paper
12 x 15", © Roberta Rosenthal 2010

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OCTOBER 2010

SUMI-E ASIAN BRUSH PAINTING

Squirrel Nest Studio, Bloomingburg, NY

Scroll Painting in ink and watercolor
17" x 34", silk mounted on paper with silk
comes with a special silk covered box.
"Nene Geese at Seven Pools Maui"
Calligraphy: Heavenly blessings, Soul mates, Double happiness.
Signature of artist on left with three artist seals.
Collection of H. & I. Rice, Dubai.

Sumi-e at Squirrel's Nest Studio
Bloomingburg, NY
Saturdays
October 9 and 30th, 10 am - 4 pm.

Asian brush painting in ink and watercolor on rice paper for beginners.
Learn the four gentlemen, birds, animals, rocks, trees and landscapes.

Fee: $80 per day or $150 for both classes
Reserve by September 14, 2010
Must have a minimum of 3 students (6 students maximum).

If coming from out of town there are motels, hotels, b&b's and spa resorts nearby.
Hot tea and cookies. To register and get a materials list

contact: rozenart@aol.com/ 845-733-1848

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

Exhibits, Workshops & Classes November 2009

"Wild Turkeys", ink & watercolor

HAPPY THANKSGIVING

Hot off the art table and maybe onto your wall,
a new Sumi-e and Watercolor Painting,
"Wild Turkeys", 12 x 18" unframed, ready for
mat, and your choice of frame

Roberta wishes everyone a safe, peaceful and
enjoyable Thanksgiving holiday.

My greeting cards will be available for sale starting
November 21st at the Wurtsboro Art Alliance,
78 Sullivan Street, Wurtsboro, NY until December 21st.
Also a selection of members work and five small local
landscape paintings I will have on exhibit. Please come to
the opening on Nov. 21 from 1 pm to 4 pm.
Gallery open Sat. & Sun. noon - 4 PM.

www.waagallery.org

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Upcoming Workshops
Botanical Art

Wallkill River School
Seasonal Plants and Flowers
Join Roberta Rosenthal, botanical artist,
to create seasonal watercolors of holiday
plants like poinsettias, holly, mistletoe,
chrysanthemum and amaryllis. Paint one and use it for your holiday greeting cards. Instructions
given on how to process the art onto the computer and out of your home printer.
Nov. 21 and Dec. 5, 10 - 4 pm (Sign up for either or both dates) $80/day.
To register contact: www.wallkillriverschool.com
Call: 845-457-2787
Christmas Cactus, watercolor/gouache, framed
© Roberta Rosenthal 2009

Sunday, November 1, 2009,
11 am - 4 pm
Catskill Art Society
Livingston Manor, NY
www.catskillartsociety.org
or call: 845-436-4227 to register
Deadline Friday, Oct. 30th to sign up.

For beginners to advanced students.
Drawing and Watercolor Pencil
Learn how to create accurate drawings
of plants or flowers in a
one day workshop.
Create a light source,
proper proportions, form,
shading, and maximum use of
pencil/watercolor pencil.
Student work: Kate Hyden, Gourds
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Holly and Mistletoe
Seasonal Botanical Art
Fridays, November 6 and 13, 2009
10 am - 3:30 pm

New York Botanical Garden
Bronx, NY
www.nybg.org
or call: 718 817 8747 to register
Deadline is November 2nd to sign up.
This course fills up quickly.
Work in watercolor pencils.
Create holiday drawings and
paintings which may lend
themselves to greeting cards.

Black Dirt Harvest, watercolor, framed, 20 x 30,
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Sumi-e Asian Brush Painting
in Ink and Watercolor
Mount Saint Mary College
Desmond Campus
Balmville, NY

New session starts Thursdays
January, 2010
2 pm - 5 pm

Learn the basic brush strokes
for proper Asian painting
techniques on rice paper
with hand ground ink and
watercolors.
For beginners to advanced
students.
Contact: www.msmc.edu
or call: 845- 565-2076

Hummingbird, bee balm and bamboo ink and watercolor on rice paper,
© Roberta Rosenthal 2009 framed, SOLD on view 3/18 - 7/18, 2010 at New York Eye and Ear Infirmary,
310 East 14th St., NYC 5th fl.

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SQUIRREL NEST STUDIO WORKSHOPS
Bloomingburg, NY
Tuesdays, December 8, 15, 22, 29,
10:30 am - 3:30 pm
Continuing through
Winter 2010, Jan, Feb, Mar

Sumi-e Brush Painting in Ink and Watercolor
Beginners to advanced students welcome.
Learn the basic four gentlemen,
orchid, bamboo, chrysanthemum and plum blossom.
Advanced students go on to other flowers, landscapes,
animals and still life paintings.
Relax and paint as Roberta shows you the way of the brush and ink. Enjoy painting with a small group of artists sipping green tea, listen to Asian and new age music with a view of the Hudson Valley. Bring lunch.
Art supply list is sent upon request.
To sign up for classes or to inquire about original art,
giclee prints or greeting cards:
Email: rozenart@aol.com
Call: 845-733-1848

Grapes and birds, sumi-e ink and watercolor, 15" x 15"
on Lei River Silk. © Roberta Rosenthal 2009

Student work: Lorraine Devore "Cat", NFS

Student Work: Gerry Brock "Dusty", NFS