New Classes 2021

• Botanical Art drawing and watercolor painting

Private or semi-private instruction at

Squirrels Nest Studio.

Fall 2021 September 19 - November 21

Time: 10:30 am – 12:00 pm and 2 pm - 4:00 pm

Instructor: R. Rosenthal

Draw with graphite pencils, watercolor pencils and tube or pan watercolors detailed realistic botanical subjects. Flowers, live plants or dried specimens. Limited to 10 students.

For a full materials list contact the studio.

Fee: $100.00 per class or $185.00 for full day classes in advance.

Please bring lunch for full day class.

Zoom/ or Facetime video is available by appointment only.

Daffodil and P.J.M. Rhododendron

watercolor on Stonehenge Aqua

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Dogwood

Watercolor pencil and watercolor on Cartiere Magnani paper SOLD

"End of Summer Flowers"

Watercolor pencil and watercolor on Arches rough 300 lb , sumi-e unframed

Tulip

Watercolor Pencil layered with watercolor on Fabriano 300 lb hp, 10x12", framed.

Spring flowers

Watercolor pencil & watercolor on Cartiere Magnani Italia cp 300 gm unframed

Daffodil and Hellebores

Watercolor pencil & watercolor, 8"x20" Cartiere Magnani Aquaello 100% cotton framed

"Wild Rosé and Asters"

Watercolor pencil and watercolor unframed

Iris cristata watercolor pencil and watercolor on Stonehenge Aqua 140 lb paper. Created for the TeaTown Reservation Nature Center, Ossining NY.

• Calligraphy Basics:

Private or semi-private classes at Squirrels Nest Studio Fall 2021

Wednesdays

Time: 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Learn Basic calligraphy using marker calligraphy pens on parchment paper.

Learn letter forms of Italic, Roman and Uncial font alphabets and numerals.

With practice you will learn how to use the basic calligraphy for invitations, holiday menus, poems or greeting cards/envelopes

Materials list available when contacting studio to register.

Fee: Private $100 Semi Private $85 per class

(Materials can be purchased locally at

Newburgh Art Supply Store

Dick Blick (online)

John Neal Book Sellers and Materials (online)

Drawing and Painting

Squirrels Nest Studio Private and Semi-Private Classes

For Beginners, Intermediate and advanced students. Work on personal projects with the assistance of a seasoned professional to help solve technical and creative blocks. Watercolor pencil, graphite pencil for drawing and use sumi-e ink, watercolor or gouache on rice paper or archival watercolor paper. Depict flowers, feathers, shells, insects, birds, animals or landscapes. If you have a project in mind bring live or dried references for flowers or other items. Materials list on request.

Limited to 3 students. Classes fill up quickly.

Instructor: Roberta Rosenthal

To Register: email: rozenart@aol.com or call: 617-784-6704

Please register in advance and request materials list and studio directions.

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Wild Jazz

22" x 30"ink watercolor and gouache SOLD

Wedding Scroll ketubah

Clients: Bella & Harrison Rice, HI 43" x 50" silk scroll ink and watercolor, SOLD

abstract 1

ink and watercolor on rice paper framed

Asclepias and euonymus autumn

Ink and watercolor unframed

Orchid

Ink and watercolor silk paper, Framed, SOLD

Bamboo orchid

Ink and watercolor silk paper, Framed

ORCHID 2

Ink and watercolor silk paper, Framed SOLD

Snowy mountain

Ink and watercolor on rice paper SOLD

3 Roses

Sumi-e ink and watercolor on rice paper

Professional Business Practices

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Professional Business Practices and Marketing

Be prepared to exhibit and market your work by learning necessary business practices, including press kit, contracts, pricing, negotiation, resume writing, portfolio development, and legal issues. Learn how to exhibit your fine art and what you need to know about commercial art commissions and licensing. Learn how to use social media to market your work such as Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, blogs, Instagram and more. Learn how to make a web site and blog using your lap top computer. Excellent for high school seniors, college graduates or those who wish to increase their marketing skills or art career direction.

Where: Squirrels Nest Studio

Dates: TBD

To register: Contact for more information.

Jewish New Years Greeting Card

Client: Art Scroll Publishing Co, NYC Original Art framed

Marshall Islands Stamps

Client: International Governmental Postage Co, NYC 1986 International Year of Peace Set of 4 stamps floral bouquet and Statue of Liberty with Floral Crown Lei. Original Art Marshall Islands Museum of Art

White Roses and Hydrangeas

Client: American Friends Fund for Israel Published by ArtScroll Publishing CO, NYC Invitation Original art SOLD, Beverly Hills, CA

Sage salvia officinalis

Client: Kitchen Garden Magazine, back cover Original Art framed Collection of the artist

Lilacs

Client: ArtScroll Publishing NY invitation Original Art SOLD, NYC

Crocosmia masonorum

Client: Horticulture Magazine full page illustration Original Art framed collection of the artist

Lang Ketubah 3

Client: Candice and Jared Lang Ketubah English and Hebrew ink calligraphy marriage vows, Chesapeake Canal landscape, couples bicycles, botanical wildflowers 22'x30" on Fabriano Artistico hp 300 lb paper.

"Blueberries",

Client: National Garden Magazine Interior illustration framed Original available and giclee prints,

Clients: Commissioned by Weston Nurseries, Hopkinoton, MA. Published: New York Botanical Garden 2011Spring Summer Catalog background image