Soft colors for a beach cottage

Dingy Awaits

Marsh at Noon

Cottage on the Hill

Boats in the Distance

Gazebo on the Parkway

I am currently working on a project for Mandeville Canyon Designs. Renee Carman, owner and interior designer, is putting together a beautiful fresh mix of interior lush that I can't wait to see. The paintings above are just some of my pieces she will have at a "model" cottage in Maine. They are all 6x6 acrylic on canvas. These paintings are not for sale but if you are intrigued by their feel, let me know. I can do variations.

Thanks for looking and have a presidential day.
Rose

Valentine Art Contest at Divine Cafe and Grille

Join the good folks at the Divine Cafe for their annual Valentine art contest and fundraiser. Its a fun nice thing to do... Anyone can enter a valentine. Use paint, collage, glitter, fabric, etc. It gets displayed at the cafe February 3-February 12. All the proceeds and valentines go to Cross Roads House, a shelter that provides services to homeless adults and children. And the winner of the contest (from a random pick of all the entries) gets a "Free Lunch for Two Sweeties". The details and entry form are below. Just click the image to enlarge. Deadline is February 9.
Have a great day! Rose

Really Big Red Carnations!

SOLD

OK I'm back! And thank goodness. The end of 2008 was a good time to fulfil obligations, get my arms around my children, regroup for business, and refresh. 2009 brings new beginnings and adventure...
This huge painting is a symbol of growth and energy. It consists of two panels, 30x40 each, so the entire painting is 40x60. It is already spoken for and will be in its new home tomorrow. Let me just say that this painting fits the family it will be living with.... they are full of energy, life and fun. There are new venues for my art coming soon, some of which are listed to the right in "Where you can find me".
Thank you for looking at my color. Please, contact me if you have questions about my art or are looking for something special.
See you soon.
Rose

Tulips on the Hill

Doing this little painting was a very freeing experience. No prior plan was formed other than the intentional painting of a red ground color. After that, color was dipped and put on the canvas. As the brush moved, the image evolved. In the end, the "sticks" and "spots" felt like something growing, so I added a sky and enhanced the details. It feels childlike and full to me. This painting is a 6x6 inch acrylic on canvas sealed with a UV resistant varnish. Its price is $115. It is one of nineteen on exhibit at the Exeter Hospital now through January 7th. Take a look at "Where you can find me in 2008" for my current shows. If you want to be added to my email list, click here.
Enjoy! And Happy Holidays.
Rose

Do You Like My Dress?

This little piece pulls my head out of the current hectic pace and takes me to a lighter place. I look at it and love the "I'm having fun" feeling it brings me. My girl in "Do You Like My Dress" is now dancing her way through the Exeter Hospital corridors. Please, stop in to see her and my other 18 paintings that were just hung today. This painting is a 12x12 acrylic on canvas sealed with a UV resistant varnish. Its price is $185.

Our open house two week-ends ago was a blast. So good to see friends, have a glass of wine and eat a little sushi. Thank you to all who stopped in for the party! Now on to the Exeter Arts Committee's Annual Holiday Show. It starts tomorrow and is always a good time.

Happy Holiday Season,

Rose