The World of Cross Stitching

Creativity comes in many ways. It may be singing, painting, dancing, writing and more. Some of you may say, “I have no talent”. I have said before that if we look closely at our lives, we all express our creativity in some manner. Cooking a delicious meal, planting a beautiful garden, knitting or sewing are some other ways. 

Here’s another way to paint without a brush…..using needle and thread.  I recently partnered with Gecko Rouge and started having my artwork made into cross stitch patterns and kits. Gecko Rouge prints the designs and then matches the threads very closely to the ones in the artwork. Many are enjoying seeing their creations on their walls and pillows, not to mention the therapeutic benefit that comes from the creative process.

I am proud to announce that Gecko Rouge has made it into one of the most popular magazines in cross-stitching “The World of Cross Stitching”. Out of their hundreds of patterns, my “Fantasy Fish” batik kit is part of the advertising.  Thank you Gecko Rouge for this opportunity and for showing the world one of my pieces. 

Magazine - Front and Back

My artwork on the bottom right-hand side of the page

 

Up close photo of the advertised piece.

How do you express yourself? Use the comments space below to share.


Clink HERE to view some of the items in the collection.
http://fineartamerica.com/profiles/rosie-brown.html
http://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!