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

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.

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

New Windsor Gallery Opening Reception

Roberta Rosenthal and John Yoo, owner of New Windsor Gallery

Big Pink Orchid, Haleakala, Zen Freesia Still life

Gail and Marty Steinberg with Roberta Rosenthal (left)
Snowy Bamboo Mountain in background

Bob Grumet and Julie with Roberta Rosenthal on the left.
Autumn Leaves in background.

Friends and students viewing the exhibit

Let em eat cake! Especially one with my painting, "June", sugar transfered on by
cake decorator extraordinaire, MaryAnn, from the Montgomery, Shop Rite.
Yellow and chocolate cake with chocolate mousse filling. No one wanted me to cut it.
I insisted and it was delicious.

Roberta and the cake. Lotus buds in background

New Windsor Art Gallery, 2330 State Route 32, New Windsor, NY

Mark Brownstone and Ron Dubren. Orchids in background

Preview of New Windsor Gallery Exhibit

A large sumi-e ink and watercolor painting created from my experience of going down into Haleakala Volcanic Mountain on Maui, Hawaii. During a full moon my friends and I hiked starting at sunset going down the mountain to the bottom. We walked with moon light and flash lights. It was rather treacherous with backpacks. But, it was exhilerating to see misty clouds through the mountain peaks and see the sun setting. I had taken pictures throughout the hike. We slept in sleeping bags outside of the camping cabin at the bottom of the volcano. I painted this from my memory and photos when I got back to my studio in New York City. Circa 1984-85.

Haleakala, 34" wide x 72" high, rice paper, black wood frame.
Come to the New Windsor Gallery to view this original painting and sixty six others. I will take pictures of the exhibit at the opening and put them up on the blog.




To order boxed sets of my handmade matted Mini Giclee Print Greeting Cards please contact me at rozenart@aol.com.

Greeting Cards will be available after November 14, 2009.

Select from:
Botanical
Landscapes
Sumi-e Asian Brush Paintings

Boxed set includes 4 cards 5” x 7” matching envelope.
Interior of card is blank
Strathmore acid free mat & Epson quality print
$25 per box plus shipping

To request a list of images or to place an order:
Contact: rozenart@aol.com
845-733-1848