Bird Watch

My environment inspires me daily. The lighting and the colors, the shapes of the clouds,  the movement of the ocean bring inspiration to any creative person.  I always enjoy watching the tropical birds and have painted a few small pelicans. In April, I was spending days at my sisters where my Mom lives.  In order to entertain her, I decided to paint a larger pelican from a photo I had. My Mom is biased, of course, and a fan of my art. Her "oohs and aahs", and continual praises, were  the encouragement and support I needed. I then decided to work on a series. I went on to do a second and a third. A recent short trip to Sanibel Island was just the inspiration I needed to work on a fourth one.

Below are the ones I painted recently. Stay tuned for one more

"Fluffing my Feathers" - watercolor (available)

"Nest Hair" - watercolor (available)

"Sandy White" - watercolor (available)

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

Deering Estates Exhibition

It is always exciting to participate on an exhibit taking place at the Deering Estates here in Miami. It is a a beautiful setting on the bay that represents a bit of Miami history. This year's exhibit is bittersweet. It is the last exhibition there by the GroveHouse Artists. 

There will be an opening reception on Wednesday, September 13th, 7-9 pm. The piece below will be part of this exhibit. It is a watercolor batik on rice paper. Hope you can make it to see it in person.

"Tropical Greens" - watercolor batik on rice paper

GCWS - Members Love Watercolor Exhibit 2017

If you missed the opening reception to the Gold Coast Watercolor Society exhibit, you still have time to view the art. The Members Love Watercolor Exhibit runs through June 3rd at:

Sunrise Civic Center Gallery

10610 W Oakland Park Blvd,

Sunrise, FL 33351

"Let's Sail" - Watercolor

 

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

Beach Therapy

Having always lived by the ocean, going to the beach has always been a part of my life. My first trip to Sanibel Island, Florida, about 35 years ago, started me on shelling. There is nothing more relaxing than walking the seashore and finding treasures from the sea. I always pick them up, some because I think of a project and others because of their beauty.  I have glass jars full of shells displaying the treasured ones in the house and a storage bin in the garage with the ones waiting to be used.

Last year I bought a Zentangle book and started doodling designs on paper. I soon started doing this on everything and anything; dried maple leaves in Georgia, followed by my plain white shells waiting for a project. It quickly became an obsession. I made lots of them for the holidays as Christmas ornaments. I then discovered some people wanted them to display on a table, glass bowl, etc. The orders for painted shells started to come sooner than I could fill them.

This summer, I will again walk the seashore, pick up shells and when I sit on my chair to rest I will be decorating the shells with endless designs.  How fun.....and therapeutic!

Zentangle Shells

I live in Miami so the beach is just 20 minutes away. Before that,  I lived in a tropical island, Cuba. The sea, and all its treasures,  has always been a part of my life. One of my favorite things to do at the beach is not sitting around and getting a tan, but walking the seashore and picking up its treasures, primarily shells.  My shell collection is huge and just keeps growing. 

Recently I was working on another passion of mine, Zentangle. I decided to get my Prismacolor marker and doodle on some of the shells that have enough drawing space on them. The result has been addictive. It is also a way to sketch at the beach and all I need to take with me is a marker. 

The question now is what to do with all these little pieces of art. The business side of me will not allow for these to just sit here......they must find a new home. I have decided to put a ribbon on them so they can be hung anywhere. I will definitely have a few of these on my Christmas tree. How about you?

Florida Focus Exhibition - GCWS

I have recently joined the Gold Coast Watercolor Society GCWS. It is not very easy to take my art to another County, but felt that it was time to have my art travel out of the 305.

My watercolor  "Dinner Key Stroll" is now part of their Florida Focus Exhibition.

Florida Focus Show at Gold Coast Watercolor Society!

December 13 - January 17, 2015

Awards and Reception Presentation

Wednesday, December 17 

from 5:00 - 7:00 p.m. at City Furniture 

(3501 N. Federal Hwy., Ft. Lauderdale, FL, 33308.)

"Dinner Key Stroll" - watercolor
Available for Purchase

Florida Focus Exhibition

Coral Springs Museum of Art

You are invited to view the two pieces below at the Coral Spring Museum of Art. The Gold Coast Watercolor Society will be holding its 40th Annual Members Love Watercolor Exhibition. The opening reception is Thursday, November 6 from 3 to 5 pm. Wine and refreshments will be served as you meet the artists.

If you are unable to attend the reception, you may still enjoy this beautiful exhibit which will run until December 1st. 

Enjoy!

"Diver's Paradise"

"Tropical Greens"

Hello Summer!

Summer is here! What it means to me may not be what it does for others. Yes, I enjoy going to the beach, sitting in the sand and going in the water for a swim. Lying in the sand tanning is not for me, but I tan anyway as I go about my activities at the beach. For one, I always walk the seashore and look for the treasures of the sea......... coral, rocks, shells, driftwood and more. I paint on shells and driftwood and just enjoy the texture of the rocks and coral. I am always thinking that I will make something with these treasures, but the collection is growing. Sometimes I do, but the hunt for the treasures, the beauty of my finds and the peace I feel as I walk the beach is enough for me. As I walk, I also look around and try to capture, in photos,  the beauty that surrounds me, down to the sea foam in between my toes. 

I am twenty minutes away from the beach and from feeling like I am in paradise. Others live in places that a seashore may be a long car drive or even a flight away. I have found a way to share some of these photos in a couple of sites that make prints and products for others to enjoy. 

Contact Artist

" Sea Oat Garden" -
 http://society6.com/RosieBrown/Sea-Oat-Garden_Print#1=45

Contact Artist

"Rain Clouds" -
http://displate.com/rosiebrowncreations/galleries/ 

Metal Wall art: http://displate.com/rosiebrowncreations/galleries/
Art Prints: http://society6.com/RosieBrown/prints?show=new
Art prints: http://fineartamerica.com/profiles/rosie-brown.html

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!

" Good Morning, Sunshine"

Love to see a sunrise, but don’t like waking up that early? You can now enjoy it with my seascape sunrise, “Good Morning Sunshine’, on home décor items by my licensing partner DENY Designs. You can have it in the shower in the bed office and more.

To view this entire collection, click HERE.

Spruce it in Spring!

There is something about Spring that makes us want to clean the house and make changes all around us. We step outside into our gardens, plant flowers and just enjoy the newness the season brings. Just in time, I have created new collections of pillow covers to just give your rooms an updated look and make you feel that you are outdoors.

Society6 has added this new product at a very affordable price. Below are some of the new ones available, Click on them to see them larger. Click HERE to view the entire collection.

***Throw Pillow Cover made from 100% spun polyester poplin fabric, a stylish statement that will liven up any room. Individually cut and sewn by hand, the pillow cover measures 16" x 16", features a double-sided print and is finished with a concealed zipper for ease of care. Does not include pillow insert.

Peace & Love in 2013

It is hard to believe that the year is coming to an end.  It has been a year of great accomplishments and happiness. It has also been a year of hardship and sorrow.  The recent shooting in Sandy Hook Elementary makes us realize that our lives can change in seconds and leave us with pain that lasts a lifetime.

Let us start the new year with peace in our hearts and love towards those around us.  Make it your goal to do random acts of kindness all year long and see what a better world it will be at the end of 2013.

Those of us in the art world are always creating things that have an effect on feelings. Our art makes you think, reflect, smile or maybe even cry. I appreciate and thank you for your comments, encouragements and compliments. They play a major role in my creative process.  

I leave you with  a link to the Florida Watercolor Society online exhibition. My piece below was selected to be part of this exhibition. Enjoy!

Click here to view.

"Tropical Greens" - Watercolor Batik

http://www.rosiebrowncreations.com/

Introducing Pillow Covers by Society6

Great news! Society6  has now introduced pillow covers at very affordable prices. This company carries the collection I call, “Flower Power", with bright, colorful florals and shapes.  It also carries my photographic images of tropical plants, flowers and seascapes.

Just in time to update your décor…………………….

Click HERE to view the entire collection!

http://www.rosiebrowncreations.com/

Miami Watercolor Society - 39th Annual Fall Exhibition

It is always fun to enter the Miami Watercolor Society Exhibitions. It gets even better when my art gets juried into the show. It seems that the level of talent in this organization just gets better and better. Lots of competition for an artist, but also lots of motivation....and the winner is the art collector.

I invite to join us this Friday (details below). There will be wine and live music........Enjoy!

"Diver's Paradise"