Subway murals in NYC

 

 

Just went to NYC this past weekend for SURTEX, an art licensing trade show. I was fortunate to be a supporter/helper for Natalie Timmons. (more on her later :-). I love going to New York...there's so much to see. These are floor to ceiling murals all made from tiny pieces of glass.... terrific. All in the subway... and all seen by thousands of people each day.
Here's a little more about them online

Thank you for coming....

What a weekend :-). It was so great to see so many of you for Art On Union. Thank you all for supporting our local arts community. We couldn't have asked for better days, better friends, or better creative spirits. Mark your calendar for Mothers Day Friday and Saturday 2014 for our 9th annual... 'cause we will be doing it again.

Festive Tree.... It's not too early. Here at Art on Union this weekend

 

 

My friend, Mike, is the designer for this great tree. The pics are shots from his workshop next door. He will be here at Art on Union with a sample taking orders for the holidays. All of the trees are made in Maine, sit beautifully on a table, and are collapsible... great for storing and re-using. I hear they are going to start a line of ornaments. VERY excited for them.... www.festivetree.com

Slice of cake, a blueberry, or a tiny sofa anyone?

500 tiny paintings.... yes, really. (Not all pictured here, but trust me, the studio is bulging)

May give-away! Drawing is May 8.

On which online page can you find the wooden horse's tail? Send your answer via email or click on my facebook link to the left and comment on the "May give-away" post. All correct answers will go in the hat. The winner of a lovely pack of cards will be picked on May 8th! Good luck!

Loving lavender

More in the series with Kayaks.... really loving how the lavender works as water. On a different note, I have had to shift gears a little with my "thank-you-for-coming gift" for next weekend's Art on Union. Sadly my little arugula plants have remained the same size for almost two weeks! I will still have them available for those of you with greener thumbs than me, but I will also have alternatives for for the first 50 guests.... my favorites... the orange day lilies. See you May 10 & 11.

Kayakers on the river. Rose Bryant Original

The sun is going down on the studio.... but the paint brushes are still moving. This new painting, "Kayakers on the River" will be at Art on Union. Thank you Lianne for the inspiration! I couldn't get a grip on the direction for color for this one (see post on 4-11 for the "before"). It went through MANY changes to say the least... and then my artist friend Lianne directed me to some color solutions and now I think I have it... for now, anyway :-).

Tiny Trees

It's all a process... here are current Tiny trees. The first photo with under painting of green and first coat tree and first coat sky. The second photo with second and third layers finished... ready for varnish. My larger paintings are done similarly... with underpainting, then darks/bolds, then working lighter to the end. See all 500 tiny paintings this May 10 and 11 at Art On Union... yes, 500. :-). Trust me, it is VERY good practice.

More New Art for Art on Union

The studio is cooking... art on the easel, art painted upside-down (one of my favorite things to do), and brushes ready for washing.... again. Be sure and "like" Rose Bryant Original Paintings on facebook... more process pics to come. Looking forward to seeing all of you.

Dawn Amey, Dale Atkins, Art on Union

 

LOVE these! Two artists who will be at Art On Union this May.... yippee-i-"o's"-ki-ay  (very weak pun :-)

Poppies at the Willow....

I love the Willow. Whenever I hang art there I am rewarded by the fragrances of wonderful candles and body lotions....plus, all the color. These little poppies are 12x12 inches... they make a very nice "hello" above a door or opening... and they put me in the mood for things to come. I look forward to the days this spring when my neighbor, Dale, and I have tea outside and wait for the poppies to bloom. Small things can be such big events.

And the winner is...

Ok... this is NOT an April Fool's joke. There are nine of these little jesters... and 8 of them will still be at our May 10 and 11 Art on Union Street open house.... along with about 500 other tiny paintings. The larger image here now goes home with Samantha Wilcox. Congratulations, Samantha! I hope this tiny painting brings you a smile.

One in a new series for Art on Union Street

Thank you everyone for recently sending me some of your favorite kayaking photos... can't wait to continue on them. This image is a 12x12 original an canvas finished with a UV resistant varnish. It, along with creations from some of my favorite folks, will be on exhibit this May 10 and 11, here at my studio for Art on Union. Happy paddling. See you then.

Recent color....

A little morsel that went to 3 on Main in lovely Contoocook, NH. It now lives with an admirer who breathes color every chance she gets.

A larger morsel that resides with Susan Gorman Intuitive Counselor in Exeter, NH.... maybe you have seen it? And yes, her walls are really that color. Very welcoming and peaceful... just like Susan.

Spring Snow by Rose Bryant

Just off the easel. "Spring Snow" 24x36 original on canvas. Inspired by the winter and the light and the need for spring. It is almost here in New England. Even though this morning was crisp (very crisp), our little crocuses on the sunny side of the house have been in bloom. So light, so white, so pretty. No one takes the snow too seriously now. We know what's coming.