Canvas Canvas on the Wall!!!

I have been sharing with you lots of ways to enjoy art around the home and even in casual/beach wear. For some, their favorite place for art is still on the walls. My licensing partner DENY Designs, has now started offering gallery wrapped canvas art at very affordable prices The sides of the canvases are painted to coordinate with the art. All you have to do when it arrives is hang it on your favorite wall. DENY Designs is known for the quality of their products.

Here are a few samples. Click here to see the entire collection. Enjoy!!

"Heliconia" -

"Seashore Sunset"

"Life"

Links to my web page products:

http://app.medgestore.com/stylelib/?theme=Rosie
http://www.etsy.com/listing/102142559/modern-jigsaw-puzzle-1000-pieces-by 
 http://www.etsy.com/shop/GeckoRougeClassique?section_id=10739546

http://www.inkshuffle.com/browse/s/rosiebrownartworks/p/1 

http://www.artistamundo.com/rosiesart

http://www.denydesigns.com/collections/rosie-brown-all-art 

http://app.medgestore.com/stylelib/?theme=Rosie

http://society6.com/RosieBrown/cases

http://society6.com/RosieBrown/laptop-skins

http://www.envelop.eu/shop/designers/p/detail/rosie-brown

http://fineartamerica.com/profiles/rosie-brown.html

http://www.zazzle.com/artworksinmind

"Willy" Found A Home

Last month I was in South Miami and noticed that “Willy”, the manatee, was no longer on the corner of 57^th Avenue and Sunset Drive. I contacted the festival manager and she said that the manatees were removed for adoption. I asked her to keep me informed as to where Willy would end up.

To my surprise, I received a nice email last week from a man named Danny. He adopted Willy as a birthday gift for his wife Beth. How nice is that?  He wanted to let me know that Willy had a few scratches due to his move and would I be willing to fix them.

Willy did not go very far. He now resides permanently with this lovely young couple, not far from his previous location.  On Saturday, I went to touch up Willy and met Danny and Beth.  Below is a photo of where he stands temporarily. He may be moved outdoors in the near future.

Thanks Danny and Beth for selecting Willy out of all of the ones available for adoption. I am glad to know he will be loved and care for by you. Enjoy!

To view the making of Willy, click on the link below:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1uVWVCdxd9s

Links to my web page products:
http://www.artistamundo.com/rosiesart

http://www.denydesigns.com/collections/rosie-brown-all-art 

http://app.medgestore.com/stylelab/?user_design_id=201633 

http://society6.com/RosieBrown/cases

http://society6.com/RosieBrown/laptop-skins

http://www.envelop.eu/shop/designers/p/detail/rosie-brown

http://fineartamerica.com/profiles/rosie-brown.html

http://www.zazzle.com/artworksinmind

Yes....Even on Metal!

I had a fellow artist ask me the other day if I still have art available on canvas or paper. He was speaking about the fact that my art has spread during 2011 to other functional pieces in and out of the home. It all starts on paper and canvas, but why should the life of that work end? Song writers, play writers, singers, actors and authors are able to have their work live on with additional publishing, royalties, radio play, etc. Visual artists receive this same compensation through art licensing. I believe that during these hard economic times someone would rather enjoy art in a functional manner, or made from different materials. Phone cases, IPad covers, cross-stitch patterns are also ways to have a beautiful piece of art on a functional piece.

Here is an abstract that already inspired a pillow:.

Beyond the Sea Pillow - http://www.envelop.eu/shop/articles/details/p/beynd-the-sea

I am happy to announce that I just signed an art licensing agreement with a company that does wall art in metal; my first for 2012. Here's a way of art evolving from paper or canvas to meet the needs of the public. and the possibilities of being hung in a different environment. Once all the details have been worked out and the art manufactured for sale, I will provide the details.

How has your art or business changed during these hard economic times?

Links to my products:

http://www.denydesigns.com/collections/rosie-brown-all-art 

http://app.medgestore.com/stylelab/?user_design_id=201633 

http://society6.com/RosieBrown/cases

http://society6.com/RosieBrown/laptop-skins

http://www.envelop.eu/shop/designers/p/detail/rosie-brown

http://fineartamerica.com/profiles/rosie-brown.html

http://www.zazzle.com/artworksinmind

http://www.artistamundo.com/rosiesart

Move Forward.........Look Back!

By now, your holiday shopping and your holiday home decorating should be about complete.  The menu should be in place and all that should be left to do is to be with the family, enjoying.

This is also a good time to look back at what has happened to you professionally and personally during 2011. If you are like me, you set some goals at the end of each year and try to achieve them. I have had many accomplishments that I would like to share with you, along with the blessings in my personal life.

The year 2011 started out this way:

In January, I participated in the Coconut Grove Peacock Tour. The unveiling became a huge celebration and the peacock, "Nassau Daddy", still stands proudly on the corner of Grand Avenue & Douglas Road in Coconut Grove. To see the making of this piece of public art, click here This peacock was sponsored by Pinnacle Housing and the Coconut Grove Collaborative.

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My family with "Nassau Daddy" in Coconut Grove

 Continuing with the art in public places, a six foot (plus) mama manatee, and her baby,  was delivered to my garage. This was part of the South Miami Manatee Festival. Click here to view “The Making of Willy the Manatee’. As of this writing, she is still standing on the corner of Sunset & 57^th Avenue in South Miami.  This manatee was sponsored by Williamson Cadillac.

My Mom with "Willy the Manatee" in South Miami

 In June, my piece “Fresh Lobster” was part of the Miami Watercolor Society  Member’s Exhibit at the Wirtz Gallery in South Miami.

"Fresh Lobster" - watercolor

In July, I signed up with Deny Designs and started providing my art on their very beautiful and functional products. It feels great to see my creations in household items.

"Garden Shadows" Duvet by Deny Designs

In October, my painting “Dinner Key Marina” was part of the Miami Watercolor Society Signature Members and Award Winner’s Exhibit at the Hunter Gallery in Coconut Grove.

"Dinner Key Marina" - watercolor

In November, my painting “Wild Thing” was part of the Miami Watercolor Society Fall Exhibit at the Hunter Gallery in Coconut Grove. I am proud to say that this painting won Second Outstanding at that show.

"Wild Thing" - Watercolor

 In December, I signed an agreement with Gecko Rouge Classique Cross Stitch and had many of my paintings turned into cross stitch patterns.

"Queen of the Pond" - cross Stitch by Gecko Rouge

 What a year of many firsts in my art world. In my personal life, I was blessed with a second grandchild, Aaron. He and, his sister, Nola  light up my life.  I am also grateful that my son, daughter-in-law and baby Aaron survived a very bad car accident and have recovered. 

Hoping  that the year 2011 brought you many accomplishments and blessings. Happy holidays!

All About The Bling

If you have been to the mall lately…..”It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas”.

I know, you are upset because we have not even had our turkey and dressing for Thanksgiving. The reality is that many of you may not be decorating for Christmas, but definitely beginning to think about the gifts. I have decided to give you different options of beautiful, functional art pieces.  It is so easy to do your shopping from your computers and even in your pajamas…..how easy is that? Here are some gifts that will not require knowing the recipient’s size.

Wouldn’t it be nice to wear a piece of art?  Here are some suggestions………….

Red Poppies - Watercolor http://www.zazzle.com/red_poppies_necklace-177753903278930677

Flower Power - Waterchttp://www.zazzle.com/flower_power_necklace-177619375120511713olor -

The Sea - Watercolor - http://www.zazzle.com/the_sea_necklace-177309710534599874

 

Of course, a complete gift would be the  art necklace and another functional art piece to keep it in….like a Bling Box.  What is a Bling Box? A fabulous wall décor that stores your bling. Lots of designs to choose from.Here is a sample…………….

Beach Dunes Bling Box - http://denydesigns.com/collections/rosie-brown-beach-dunes/products/rosie-brown-beach-dunes-blingbox-2ct

 This Friday is “Black Friday” and many on-line companies provide an incentive to get your orders. Make that list and check back with Zazzle and Deny Designs.

Home Designs - Bedroom

Color isn’t just a big part of painting and an element of art. Color is used to accessorize an outfit,  to update a room or highlight architectural features. During this time of the year, we are all busy making plans for the holidays and it isn’t all about the menu. We want our homes to have a “holiday” look and an updated  look.

What better way than with functional art pieces? You don’t need to buy new furniture or even paint an entire room, but just add a new accessory. As I wrote in my previous blog, I will be writing in the next few weeks of ways to update your house or get a unique gift for that special person in your life.  Here are some of the items available on line. How easy to do this without having to park at a mall, fight the crowds and come home with aching feet and a headache…......do it painlessly on line.

For the bedroom, it could be a new duvet cover:

"Wild Thing" Duvet by Deny Designs -http://denydesigns.com/collections/rosie-brown-wild-thing

"Beach Duvet" by Deny Designs - http://denydesigns.com/collections/rosie-brown-beach

Sometimes all you really need is a pillow:

"Lava Flowing" Pillow by Envelop - http://www.envelop.eu/shop/articles/details/p/lava-flowing

"Garden Shadow"Pillow by Envelop - http://www.envelop.eu/shop/designers/p/detail/rosie-brown/most-recent/2#designs

Links to my products:

http://www.denydesigns.com/collections/rosie-brown-all-art 

http://app.medgestore.com/stylelab/?user_design_id=201633 

http://society6.com/RosieBrown/cases

http://society6.com/RosieBrown/laptop-skins

http://www.envelop.eu/shop/designers/p/detail/rosie-brown

http://fineartamerica.com/profiles/rosie-brown.html

http://www.zazzle.com/artworksinmind

http://www.artistamundo.com/rosiesart

Aging Life lessons

Most of us see our parents age and die. Sometimes it happens early in life and you are not able to learn the lessons that aging brings to one’s life. Having lost my Dad in my 30’s, when I still thought I had another 100 years left, was quite different than watching my Mother age and deteriorate now.

No, this is not a depressing personal story, but a way  to assess where I am in life, what am I creating and what I want to accomplish. My Mom does not realize that even at this stage in our lives, she is still teaching me valuable lessons. This experience has put an urgency in what I want to see and do. What new creative method can I learn before my fingers don’t move this well and I am unable to get around as swiftly as I do now? Watching another household being taken apart has also enforced my sense of generosity. I have learned that I should give away my treasures early while I am still able to understand and enjoy the happiness that it  brings to others.

Let’s assess and enjoy the beauty and opportunities that this day brings. Look, plan and create as if you will not be able to do it tomorrow!

 Links to my products:
http://www.denydesigns.com/collections/rosie-brown-all-art 

http://app.medgestore.com/stylelab/?user_design_id=201633 

http://society6.com/RosieBrown/cases

http://society6.com/RosieBrown/laptop-skins

http://www.envelop.eu/shop/designers/p/detail/rosie-brown

http://fineartamerica.com/profiles/rosie-brown.html

http://www.zazzle.com/artworksinmind

http://www.artistamundo.com/rosiesart

SoMi Art Walk

This coming Saturday starts the art walk season for the City of South Miami (SoMi).

 "SoMi ArtWalk is a free event in the heart of South Miami Town Center. One night each month, October through March, pedestrian friendly South Miami bustles with culture and local artists as participating venues open their doors and invite you to stroll around SoMi" 

South Miami is also the place where the Manatee Fest took place. While you stroll, pick up a map at the First National Bank of South Miami. The map will indicate the location of all of these works of art. My manatee, "Willy", is at the corner of Sunset Drive and 57th Avenue. To see how this manatee was painted, click here to see the video.

 Links to my products:
http://www.denydesigns.com/collections/rosie-brown-all-art 

http://app.medgestore.com/stylelab/?user_design_id=201633 

http://society6.com/RosieBrown/cases

http://society6.com/RosieBrown/laptop-skins

http://www.envelop.eu/shop/designers/p/detail/rosie-brown

http://fineartamerica.com/profiles/rosie-brown.html

http://www.zazzle.com/artworksinmind

http://www.artistamundo.com/rosiesart

Daniel “Krave” Fila…...At The Lowe

What happens at the Lowe….cannot stay at the Lowe!

I must tell you about the lecture/presentation we had last week. It was mind-opening and inspiring. Imagine having a graffiti/urban artist at the Lowe. If the word illegal or maybe gangs comes to your mind when I say graffiti, you are right, but graffiti has moved on to become an acceptable art form created legally and on commissioned walls.

Some of you may not know the name Daniel “Krave” Fila, our lecturer, but if you live in Miami you may have seen his art. Daniel started out as a Miami graffiti artist. He is now better known internationally as an urban artist. His lecture/presentation further opened my mind to this art form. He talks about this art with so much love and passion. 

Daniel Fila explaining urban art (assisted by Docent Joan Treacy)

Daniel Fila demonstrates the various lettering.

Daniel's  work can be seen from the walls of the Wynwood Art District, to the wall across from Domino Park in Little Havana, to a million dollar waterfront mansion. That indicates that his art has crossed ethnic and financial boundaries throughout the City. As a traditional artist, not yet out of the box, Daniel made me want to experiment and express myself in yet another manner. Daniel, here’s what you inspired.  It may not be my art form, but it was fun. To see Daniel's work and video click here  or on the underlined words above.

Much success to you!

Links to my products:
http://www.denydesigns.com/collections/rosie-brown-all-art 

http://app.medgestore.com/stylelab/?user_design_id=201633 

http://society6.com/RosieBrown/cases

http://society6.com/RosieBrown/laptop-skins

http://www.envelop.eu/shop/designers/p/detail/rosie-brown

http://fineartamerica.com/profiles/rosie-brown.html

http://www.zazzle.com/artworksinmind

http://www.artistamundo.com/rosiesart

Tick Tock..........Wall Clocks!

Whether we like it or not, we are ruled by the 24 hours in a day. We seem to have clocks in every room of the house.  We must get up at a certain time, to be able to get to work on time, stay there for a specified period of time, etc.  Time…....…can’t ignore it. 

Deny Designs has decided to have us enjoy the way we look at time. You may not like the time the clock tells you or where you need to be, but you can always enjoy the art on it.  Deny Designs has given us the beauty of original art on the faces of  the clocks.  To view the entire collection click here.

"A Walk on the Beach" - Wall Clock

Links to my products (cards, prints, shower curtains, duvets, pillows, IPhone skins): 

http://app.medgestore.com/stylelab/?user_design_id=201633 

http://society6.com/RosieBrown/cases

http://www.denydesigns.com/pages/rosie-brown  

http://society6.com/RosieBrown/laptop-skins

http://www.envelop.eu/shop/designers/p/detail/rosie-brown

http://fineartamerica.com/profiles/rosie-brown.html

http://www.zazzle.com/artworksinmind

http://www.artistamundo.com/rosiesart