SOBO Gallery Winter Garden

It is always exciting to find new venues to exhibit my art. SOBO Gallery is located in beautiful Winter Garden. This past year I had the honor of being selected to exhibit there. The gallery location makes it possible for people to park at the garage across the street for free, enjoy the art and walk the downtown area for dinner and drinks The space is nicely lit and has big windows to bring in the light. I hope to continue exhibiting at SOBO. Below are a few pieces I have shown there thus far. Stay tuned for upcomig exhibitions.

"Reflections" - Watercolor

"Mellow Yellow" - Watercolor

Miami Watercolor Society 46th Annual Fall Exhibition

It seems that the bar to exhibit with the Miami Watercolor Society gets higher each year. So much talent in this group and the art they produce is outstanding. This is the reason why I am so happy to be part of this exhibition and to have been judged by the great Soon Y. Warren.

Below is the piece I will be exhibiting, along with the detail of the upcoming opening reception.
See you there!

Date: November 2, 2019
Time: 6-8 pm
Place:  Coconut Grove Art Festival Gallery
            3390 Mary Street
            Coconut Grove, Florida

Capri Restaurant Exhibit

Homestead Center for the Arts is partnering with the owner of Capri Restaurant which has an area designated for art exhibitions. I was fortunate to find out about having my art displayed for the first time in this community. The opening reception had to be moved from September to October 13th, but all that matters is that most of us survived Hurricane Irma with minimal damage.

We are all ready to move on and see some interesting and wonderful art instead of the piles of debris at the curbside.  The new opening reception info is as follows:

Place: Capri Restaurant
Address: 935 S Krome Ave, 
                 Florida City, FL 33034
Date: October 13, 2017
Time: 6 - 9 pm

"Diver's Paradise" - watercolor

At Nordstrom!

When I was a young girl living in Miami Beach, newly arrived from Cuba, and walking down Lincoln Road, I could only look at the windows of the high end shops and dream. My dreams then were to one day be able to afford those beautiful things. If any one had told me then that I would be selling my art at shops like Bloomingdales and now Nordstrom, I would have said they were crazy.

Well, this crazy idea is real in 2017. What a year!  All this thanks to my licensing partner DENY Designs. They have made it possible for me to sell an art piece at Bloomingdales and now a throw pillow, "Blades of Grass",  at Nordstrom. To say that I am excited is an understatement. To have my Mom still alive and celebrating with me is fantastic.

Stay tuned.....lots more art and opportunities in my future!

"Blades of Grass" - watercolor abstract art

Miami Watercolor Society Spring Exhibition 2017

What a coincidence! Spring is here, lots of blooms all around including my juried piece at the Miami Watercolor Society Spring Exhibition. You are  invited to the opening reception:

Date: Friday, April 14, 2017

Time: 6-9 pm

Place: The Wirtz Gallery

Address: 5750 Sunset Drive

                South Miami, Florida

"Paper Flowers" - watercolor'
Available for Purchase

Spring at Bloomingdales

Spring is here and the news I was patiently waiting to share with you, I am now allowed to share!

I was informed today by DENY Designs that my art on canvas, "Color My World", is now available for sale by Bloomingdales. Never in my wildest dream did I think I would be designing for the home and to be selling at Bloomingdales is beyond words. I am also now keeping another secret from you. Stay tuned for another reveal in the near future. 

Besides painting in various mediums, I now paint for art exhibitions and for art licensing on products. This just proves that it is never too late to start something new in your life. .You may say, but I thought you had retired....and I have. This is definitely not work for me. I tell my family that if I was not doing this, and getting paid for it, I would be paying for therapy. Art is my therapy and it makes me happy. Hope it brightens your day. 

Extraordinary Art of Gold Coast Watercolor Society

The summer is not very active for art events here in Florida, but there are still some exhibits and art walks that I try to participate and/or attend. 

This month, I will be exhibiting at the "Extraordinary Art of Gold Coast Watercolor Society" at Nova Southeastern University - Alvin Sherman Library.  The reception on Saturday, July 25th 3:00 - 5:00 PM. All three paintings are available for purchase, contact me if interested.

This exhibit runs through Sunday, August 23rd, 2015.

"Hello Summer"

"Cool Off"

"Garden Shadows"

Lincoln Road and Me

Back in 1962, I arrived from Cuba with my family and we moved to Miami Beach. It was quite different than the young hip place it is today. Lincoln Road was then new, shiny and a place to shop at high end stores or go to a movie. Back in those days, we could not do much of that, but I do remember looking at the pretty things I could not afford and knowing I had to "make" it in order to have them one day. My goal was only to learn to speak English and excel in school. Drawing was just a past time that did not seem to fit in the life of newly arrived foreigner.

Fast forward now to 2015, and Lincoln Road and I have grown and evolved. The high end shops and small theaters are gone, replaced with many restaurants, sidewalk eating and young hip residents and tourists. I, too,  have changed. I am now a retired grandmother, painting full time and able to buy anything I want. 

The new Lincoln Road and I are coming together once again in our new ways. The Art Center of South Florida is located on Lincoln Road, The Miami watercolor Society, of which I am a member, recently had a show juried to be exhibited there. My piece "Spring Rain" has been selected. On February 18th, we will have an opening reception from 6-9 pm and I will be there to toast the new me and the new Lincoln Road

We have both had  our ups and downs................but we made it!

"Spring Rain" - Watercolor

Art Center of South Florida - Lincoln Road, Miami Beach

I am Inked

I had been hearing lots of good things happening at Canvas and Corks in Dahlonega, Georgia.  How could I not check it out? Art and wine.....our favorites! 

The minute I walked in I was met by one of their resident artist, Ann McCormack. She gave me a tour of the gallery and I learned that a favorite local artist Grant Searcy has his studio/gallery there also, plus another oil painter I did not get to meet. The artists work, teach and exhibit there. You can also step up to the bar to taste fantastic wines from Three Sisters Vineyards. So far, I was impressed. I started talking to Ann and looking at her art, which looked very much like my latest obsession, watercolor abstracts. Ann invited me to come back and join her alcohol ink class which is the medium used for the pieces I was admiring. My husband and sister would have to find some entertainment while I attended. With their encouragement, I returned to have so much fun with color for the next two hours. I left feeling that this is something I must do. My three pieces below were the results of this visit.  Now to buy the supplies and continue experimenting.  

A chance meeting has now added another medium to express myself! Thanks, Ann!

New Art = New Products

It is always exciting to see my new art on home decor/functional pieces. Here are a few of my latest ones:

"Eucalyptus" - Bed Sheets -
http://www.denydesigns.com/collections/art-products/at-eucalyptus

"Sparkling Sea" - Magnet Board
http://www.denydesigns.com/collections/art-products/at-sparkling-sea

"True Blue" - Shower Curtain
http://www.denydesigns.com/collections/art-products/at-true-blue

"Summer Showers" - Round Wall Clock
http://www.denydesigns.com/collections/art-products/at-summer-flowers

"Carnaval" - Tabletop Frame
http://www.denydesigns.com/collections/art-products/at-carnaval

Happy! Happy! Happy!

We have been hearing the expression "Happy! Happy! Happy" a lot lately because of the Duck Dynasty Show. I also hear it daily when I ask my Mom if she is happy and her response is "Happy, Happy. Happy" and she has never watched the show.

Today I can say that the expression is mine. I was just informed that one of my abstract watercolor painting on a throw pillow by the home decor company DENY Designs has been selected to be sold by Urban Outfitters. It is so fantastic to see my image selected and purchased.  The pleasure can only be compared as the applause an actor/musician gets on stage.

Now here is my "Happy, Happy, Happy"!

"Color My World" - Throw Pillow

Click HERE to view the Urban Outfitter page,
Click HERE to view the rest of my DENY Designs collections!

Hot Days - Cool Art!

What can you do in the hot days of summer besides swim? You can check out some COOL art.

Join us!

MWS and First National Bank of South Miami present a Signature Members Exhibition.
Location: The Wirtz Gallery.
Address: 5750 Sunset Drive.
South Miami, Florida.

Join us for the exhibition opening and light refreshment!
Exhibition runs Monday, June 2, - Monday, June 30, 2014
Opening Reception: Friday, June 13, 2014 6-9 pm
Gallery Hours: Monday - Thursday 9-4 pm, Friday 9-6 pm.

"Peggy's Cove" - Watercolor 20 X 16

"Time of the Season" - Watercolor 20 X 16

A Look Back!

The year 2013, was full of surprises. For one, I discovered that I enjoy seeing my art on fashion.  What better way to feel good all day than to look at your art as you look at yourself. I joined a company called Vividly and decided that it was way too much fun to stop. 

http://vividly.co/brands/Rosie-Brown.html

http://vividly.co/brands/Rosie-Brown.html

As if that wasn't enough, through Vividly I found out about a contest for another fashion house in New York, Elsa and Me. To my surprise, my design was chosen and my dress is available on their site.

http://elsaandme.com/products/the-thorns-elsa-dress

I also decided to make my art available to other companies and joined Kess Inhouse.This company offers home decor products. Through them,  I am able to offer my art on placemats, cutting boards and more.

http://kessinhouse.com/pages/rosie-brown

http://kessinhouse.com/pages/rosie-brown

Of course, who can overlook the new products offered this year by DENY Designs. Coasters, Jewelry boxes, pet products, decorative letters and more.

http://www.denydesigns.com/collections/artist/ar-rosie-brown

http://www.denydesigns.com/collections/artist/ar-rosie-brown

Looking back is always great and inspiring, but looking forward is the only way to go. I want to sketch daily and further develop my art. This includes portraits that I have always feared.  Stick around in 2014 and see the new challenges I tackle.

Pillows and Art = New Decor

You can feel better when your surroundings make you happy. Update that look and brighten up your space with today's deals.

 Selection includes gallery wrapped canvas, square wall art and framed wall art.

http://www.denydesigns.com/collections/gallery-wrapped-canvases/ar-rosie-brown

http://www.denydesigns.com/collections/square-wall-art/ar-rosie-brown

http://www.denydesigns.com/collections/framed-wall-art/ar-rosie-brown

Selection includes art and photography:

http://society6.com/RosieBrown/pillows

Don't shop till you drop........shop from home!!!

BOGO!!

The 12 Days of Holiday sales continue with a BOGO!! 

Purchase one medium jewelry box and get a small one FREE!! 

Click to view the selections HERE.

Functional Art for the Holidays!

The sales continue......................

These beautiful mugs are now $6 OFF by Society6 and   FREE Shippingon orders over $50 ends Friday!
To see all products click HERE.

DENY Designs also is offering 12 days of holiday savings! Here is today's sale. You can get 40% OFF by using the code: fuzzywuzzy40 at check out. To view all blankets click HERE.

Happy Shopping!!!

Twelve (12) Days of Christmas Sale.................................

Art is always a great gift. It inspires, it evokes emotions in the giver and and receiver, and best of all, it lasts.

My licensed products are being reduced each day during this holiday season. I will post what can be purchased at a reduced price from now until Christmas.

All of my art print with Society6 are reduced $10 from their original very affordable price. Click HERE to view the entire collection.

DENY Designs has so many home decor, pet products and accessories to choose and are doing the 12 days of the holiday season.  Today the Bling/Jewelry Boxes/Wall art are $100 OFF. Take a look at my entire collection by clicking HERE.

 Come check daily for special sales! Enjoy!

Something New!

It seems that I am always taking on new challenges. I went back to painting full time after retirement. The idea was to exhibit here and there, when possible, and make a few on-line sales, if possible. I can now say that my painting has led to designing and I am just loving it. Although I have been painting for over 30 years, I am not one of those that grew up with computers. Everything I know I DID NOT learn in kindergarten, as the book says. I have had an awful lot of technical learning take place as an adult and still more than I can ever learn in my time left. Unfortunately, a lot of designing takes place in the computer. These designs are my first using a repeat pattern.

You have seen some of my latest creations on a previous blog by Vividly. Now, I want to introduce you to my dress challenge by Elsa and me and my three designs. Elsa and Me is a women’s clothing line designed to empower women to feel feminine and fulfilled in their everyday life. Produced in New York City with organic cotton fabric, the ELSA dress is fit to go from 9-5 to the chic cocktail party seamlessly.Vividly is very pleased to partner with Elsa and Me on a design challenge to find the perfect print for the sleeveless ELSA dress. This is the first time the traditionally solid-colored ELSA will feature a print! 

In order to see these dresses made, I would have to acquire the most votes.....and that is another challenge!

I will post their photos below and the link where you can vote. Feel free to share with friends and family!!

To vote, click here: http://vividly.co/touch-of-blue/

To vote, click Here: http://vividly.co/red-red-wine/

To vote, click here: http://vividly.co/thorns/

If you are want to see some of my other designs, click HERE!

Time for Art

It seems that I can't get enough watches. I must have over a dozen. I remember that one of the first things I bought when I got paid at a part time job in high school was a Woody Woodpecker watch. I loved the way the bird moved and the entire picture on the face of my watch. Who would have known from that purchase that one day I would have my art on the faces of watches? I know there are many of you out there just like me, in love with all kinds of watches.

Here are a few samples of the ones I have available with Zazzle:

Click HERE to view the entire collection. Enjoy!

Chop...Serve...or Frame!

I always say that everyone is creative in some way. Some can paint, some can sing, some can decorate and some can cook.  Why not bring a visual art into the kitchen to inspire your culinary creation? Yes, my new licensing partner Kess Inhouse has now created sturdy tempered glass cutting boards that will make everything you chop look like a dutch painting.They are non-skid and dishwasher safe. You can cut, chop, serve or frame, all of these unique cutting boards are gorgeous.

Below are a few. To view my entire collection click HERE.