Beacon Hill....Thank you

The Beacon Hill Artwalk gang did it again. They make they day wonderful for the artists and the patrons. Tables at each major entrance, maps to art walk-ers, a check-in during the day to see how things are, great musicians... even the person who handled putting art images on the art walk website stopped by for a chat. My spot was fab.... we could just walk across Charles Street for a MUCH needed iced tea or frozen yogurt (it was a hot one that day!). Thank you, also, to the residents who welcomed us to their little gardens and terraces. All very very charming. I've already marked my calendar for next year....

Art Give-away!

Not on facebook yet? You may want to go ahead and just "give in" :-). Here is my next give-away. A 5x7 folded note card with envelope. The image is of a famous icon on the east coast. The original painting was 3x4 feet and now hangs above a fireplace at a lovely resort in (can't tell you :-)). To enter to win this card, post your response on Rose Bryant Original Paintings facebook page where you see this photo. All correct answers go in the art hat and a winner will be picked on June 10. Question to answer: Where is this place? OR What is this an image of? Good luck!

Poppies on the easel for Beacon Hill

 

 

Photos of my garden inspire me year after year... I use them all the time....
Shown are three 12x12 deep profile canvasses, clamped together from behind and secured on the easel. First the canvas is painted a color. In this case, alizarin. Then the outlines of composition in cerulean go on (hard to see here, but they are just visible enough for me to remember how I want the image to work). Then the dark "punch" of the flower centers and the dark blue/black shaded areas between the greens go on. Hot smudging masses of cadmium red. Marks of green fluid stems and foliage.... some of them over the red flower. Lighter greens over darker greens. Then the sky... put on with a fully loaded brush. Hints of white in the aqua to create variation and texture. There is still a little more to do... final decisions come slowly. I try hard not to over-do. See the finished painting this Sunday at Beacon Hill and tell me what you think.

Beacon Hill Art Walk this Sunday 12-6. Look for the blue stripes :-)

One of my favorite shows every year....music, art, and people enjoying the day in the secluded back alleys and terraces of Beacon Hill. Art Walk info plus map... and nice article about the show. Look for me at Putnam under the blue and white umbrella. Hope to see you!

Subway murals in NYC

 

 

Just went to NYC this past weekend for SURTEX, an art licensing trade show. I was fortunate to be a supporter/helper for Natalie Timmons. (more on her later :-). I love going to New York...there's so much to see. These are floor to ceiling murals all made from tiny pieces of glass.... terrific. All in the subway... and all seen by thousands of people each day.
Here's a little more about them online