Return to Grovehouse Artists

Many years ago, I was a member of a great little artist co-op in Coconut Grove, Grovehouse Artists. It was a nice place to exhibit and socialize, but the most important thing I took from that experience was life-long friendships. The group inspired me and exposed me to many other groups. It was through the people I met there that I was able to participate in art in public places: painting a peacock, which is still standing on Grand Avenue and the manatee that was displayed in downtown South Miami and now lives in a private home in the area. I was able to take the course with Debra Cortese "I'd Rather be in the Studio" that pushed me into social media; a life. and business, changing experience.It was also a workshop with Debra about licensing my art that sent me in that direction and I now have many products through DENY Designs, Kess Inhouse and Geckorouge.

I think you can see that a lot of what is happening in my life today had its roots with the Grovehouse Artists. I recently re-joined their group, which is now "without walls'. The work is on line and social media with exhibits that take place wherever possible in the area. 

We will have our yearly Deering Estates exhibit with an opening reception on June 15th from 7 - 9 pm. On this night, the Deering is free to the public and you are all invited. The piece below, and hopefully a couple more, will be on exhibit. Join us!!

• Date:Wednesday, June 15 Time:  7 PM - 9 PM Place: Deering Estate 16701 SW72 Avenue, Miami, Florida 33157

Evolving Art

People are always saying that different entertainers, like Madonna, are reinventing themselves every few years. Is is that, or just the need to express themselves in a different manner? Are they just evolving?

As a visual artist, I am finding that my interests and style have changed from when I first started painting. It fascinates me to see my art on products. I had no idea years ago that my art would end up like this. I am also finding that I am creating art specifically for products. I stumbled upon the possibility of licensing my art as I looked to do things differently and it is now a permanent way of life.

Here are a couple of samples of those:

Products by DENY Designs
http://www.denydesigns.com/collections/artist/ar-rosie-brown

Products by Kess Inhouse
http://kessinhouse.com/pages/Rosie-Brown

My art is not the only thing that has changed. My interest in photography has taken a different road. I don't just photograph things I want to paint. I photograph for the sake of photography, without a painting in mind. A new interest is street photography; a slice of life caught in a photograph.

Photography on wall metal art
http://displate.com/search-displates

A man and his dog in Valencia, Spain.

My evolving art boils down to appreciating the world around me, expressing myself in many ways and realizing that in a very small way............................I am like Madonna.

Summer Sale

Have you looked at beautiful, decorative pillows and thought the colors were perfect, the design was fabulous, but the price was not right? Well, here’s one time when all three requirements for purchase have come together.

Living Social has offered Kess Inhouse, my licensing partner, a deal which is hard to pass up. The $39 regularly priced throw pillows are down to $19. Yes, you read it right. Below are a few samples. Click Kess Inhouse to view the entire collection.

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.