Beach Adirondack Chairs...And the Winner is...

"Beach Adirondack Chairs"

 

Thanks to all of you who entered my Mother's Day Contest! You shared wonderful memories of your moms, based on my paintings that reminded you of her. ...And the Winner is Lou Anne P! Congratulations! The prize is a $52 gift certificate from my shop for a large matted 16x20 fine art print of her choice.

 

"We didn't sit on the beach but in the back yard almost every summer evening chatting, laughing, telling stories, playing. My mom and whomever had time to enjoy the moment would choose a spot from her eclectic, colorful supply of outdoor furniture. These precious evenings continued her whole life and I often ponder the memories today as I sit in my own colorful eclectic supply of furnishings on the patio."  Lou Anne

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Beach Adirondack Chairs Painting, Watercolor Art Print

Beach Adirondack Chairs

Barbara Rosenzweig

Watercolor Painting

 

Where do you find the best place to relax? My spot is on the beach! Here, colorful chairs look out to the ocean to create a relaxing, peaceful seashore spot for you to dream.

 

To give you a bit of insight into my painting process for this one, here are a few of the stages this new watercolor went through. Early on, I decided to have four colorful Adirondack chairs looking out at the beach and ocean. I roughed in where I wanted the clouds and chairs.

 

 

Next, I started to add vegetation and darken the backs of the chairs and shadows under them. This is a much longer process than you see here. My purpose is to give depth and drama to the painting.

 

 

 

Creating dramatic clouds turned out to be the most difficult part of this painting. I didn't want them to look like a big white blob, but wanted them to be light and airy, letting a cobalt blue sky shine through. At this point, though, it still wasn't right. The blue was too deep in spots. I also added low and tall grasses in the foreground for depth and further darkened the backs of the Adirondack chairs. 

 

 

Finally, I lightened the blue in the clouds and blended more of the clouds to give a softer effect, as well as added a third tall grass on the right.

 

Beach Adirondack Chairs

Barbara Rosenzweig

Watercolor Painting

 

I'd love your opinion on my new watercolor painting!

 

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ANY TWO 11X14 PRINTS FOR $49

ANY TWO 11X14 PRINTS FOR $49

You choose ANY TWO 8x10 matted to 11x14 prints. Either purchase THIS listing and let me know which 2 you would like in the "message to seller" OR convo me first to let me know,and then purchase this listing. The cost will be $49 for two matted prints - a savings of S9!

My fine art reproductions are on archival, acid free paper, matted and ready for framing in a standard 11x14 frame.

Ringing in the New Year with Sunshine!

Kathy Hardy from DornickDesigns created a wonderful collection featuring sunshine-filled items! I'm happy that she chose my Special Offer of Any Two Prints for $49.

BEACH CHAIRS AND UMBRELLA

BEACH CHAIRS AND UMBRELLA

These beach chairs with a colorful red umbrella means summertime at the beach! This Fine Art Reproduction of my Original Watercolor Painting will help make your home even more of a relaxing paradise. Let this scene take you to your fantasy island!

On Fire for the Many Moods of Blue

Cool calming blues can help create a mood, a style, a feeling," says Verna Raffety from dammas of her wonderful selections! Enjoy each one!

SECLUDED BEACH

"Secluded Beach"

Original Landscape Watercolor Painting

by Barbara Rosenzweig

My peaceful beach welcomes you to get away from it all! Picture yourself on a private island with no worries, cool breezes, swaying palms, crystal clear water, and lots of sunshine. This serene original painting will give you hours of pleasure right in your own paradise at home!

The Lushishness of EtsyLush

Curator Sandi of JemsbySandi created a beautiful treasury of wonderful turquoise hues! My "Secluded Beach" watercolor painting is surrounded by other terrific gift selections.

BEACH CHAIRS and UMBRELLA

"Beach Chairs and Umbrella"

Seashore Limited Edition Watercolor

Fine Art Reproduction

by Barbara Rosenzweig

These beach chairs with a colorful red umbrella means summertime at the beach! This painting will help to make your home even more of a relaxing paradise!

I need a cool Ocean Breeze

"Beautiful Home Team Treasury. Oh, I wish I was near the ocean right now," says Curator Annie Farber of RubySweetPea of her visually stunning collection. I'm glad that she included my "Beach Chairs and Umbrella" in this summery selection!

There's still plenty of summer left!!!

Curator Pam Taylor of PocketCardsbyPam wrote, "Taking time to enjoy the final half of summer...ignoring the school shopping so many are talking about! Just remember to sun screen up!!!" So glad that she included my "Beach Chairs and Umbrella" in this great collection of summer items and fine art!

Playing with Fire
"Most of the United States is sweltering right now. This is my tribute to the heat wave. This stuff is Hot! Hot! Hot!" says Curator Stephanie Zembal of ContagiousDesign. Already two items are missing from this teasury because they were purchased. Maybe my "Beach Chairs and Umbrella" will be next!



BEACH FRONT HOLIDAY

"Beach Chairs and Umbrella"
Seashore Limited Edition Matted Watercolor Print
By Artist Barbara Rosenzweig

These beach chairs with a colorful red umbrella means summertime at the beach! This painting will help to make your home even more of a relaxing paradise!

Curator of JaysTreasures says, "Oh To Be AT the Beach...Fun in the Sun..." Her beautiful treasury makes me want to head to the beach right now to sit on my beach chair enjoying all of the items in her collection! I appreciate my "Beach Chairs and Umbrella" being included here.

A BeachTown 4th of July

Curator Tracy McDaniel of 4EnvisioningVintage assembled everything that you could want at a July 4th beach town - right down to the cookies!!

A COLORFUL AFFAIR WITH SUMMER

"Beach Chairs and Umbrella"

Seashore Limited Edition Matted Watercolor

Fine Art Reproduction

By Artist Barbara Rosenzweig

These beach chairs with a colorful red umbrella means summertime at the beach! This painting will help to make your home even more of a relaxing paradise!

Curator Maria LaPorte of MyRomanticVision created this wonderfully colorful collection just perfect for summer! Check out her amazing finds along with my "Beach Chairs and Umbrella."

SURF AND SUN...AND A LITTLE SAND BETWEEN MY TOES

"Beach Chairs and Umbrella"

Seashore Limited Edition Matted Watercolor Print

By Artist Barbara Rosenzweig

These beach chairs with a colorful red umbrella means summertime at the beach! This painting will help to make your home even more of a relaxing paradise!

Curator Jessica Snowden of inspiredmama75 created this "Fun Summer Beach-type collection" which includes my "Beach Chairs and Umbrella" painting. The beautiful aqua and turquoise colors and great items make this a delight to see!

Linked to Mellow Yellow Monday.

PUT YOUR FEET UP, POP!

"Peaceful Porch"
Limited Edition Fine Art Reproduction

from Origianl Watercolor

by Barbara Rosenzweig

Looking for peaceful and quiet moments? These Adirondak chairs on a secluded porch create the perfect painting for your home to give you a sense of tranquility and relaxation! Its vivid colors will brighten your rustic vacation home or your own hideaway sanctuary!

"Peppermint Rainbow's great hit, "Will you be staying after Sunday?" inspired this morning's treasury. Lakeside chairs, beach chairs, adirondack chairs, front porch swings. Have a relaxing Father's Day!" says Curator Karen of boxerlovinglady. My "Peaceful Porch" is a perfect fit here. Don't forget to check out each of these
terrific items.

SUMMER TIME

"Beach Chairs and Umbrella"

Seashore Limited Edition Matted Watercolor Print

By Artist Barbara Rosenzweig

11X14 print in a 16X20 mat - $48 (FREE shipping)

These beach chairs with a colorful red umbrella means summertime at the beach! This painting will help to make your home even more of a relaxing paradise!

"Summer is my most favorite season...these things are all part of the reason why I LOVE summer...enjoy," says Curator Donna K, owner of donnabaes and creator of this wonderful collection. So glad that she included my "Beach Chairs and Umbrella" in this colorful assortment of summer memories!

SUPER GIVEAWAY!

Ann Drake of On Sutton Place is hosting a wonderful giveaway of one of my Limited Edition matted prints. There are 3 ways to win and you can do ALL 3 to have a better chance!! Check out her blog to see the six paintings you can choose from if you WIN!

1.     Become a follower of Ann's  On Sutton Place. Let her know in a comment. If you are already a follower, let her know that, too!

***2. Visit my website Watercolors by Barbara. Return here to my blog and comment on which watercolor is your favorite.

3. Mention this giveaway in a post with a link back to her blog and let her know in a comment.
The winner will be announced on both blogs on Monday, May 9th.

OK, if you really can't wait to see which paintings are offered, here they are!!

SUPER GIVEAWAY!

Ann Drake of On Sutton Place is hosting a wonderful giveaway of one of my Limited Edition matted prints. There are 3 ways to win and you can do ALL 3 to have a better chance!! Check out her blog to see the six paintings you can choose from if you WIN!1.     Become a follower of Ann's  On Sutton Place. Let her know in a comment. If you are already a follower, let her know that, too!

***2. Visit my website Watercolors by Barbara. Return here to my blog and comment on which watercolor is your favorite.

3. Mention this giveaway in a post with a link back to her blog and let her know in a comment.
The winner will be announced on both blogs on Monday, May 9th.

OK, if you really can't wait to see which paintings are offered, here they are!!

 

SUPER GIVEAWAY!

Ann Drake of On Sutton Place is hosting a wonderful giveaway of one of my Limited Edition matted prints. There are 3 ways to win and you can do ALL 3 to have a better chance!! Check out her blog to see the six paintings you can choose from if you WIN!

1.     Become a follower of Ann's  On Sutton Place. Let her know in a comment. If you are already a follower, let her know that, too!

***2. Visit my website Watercolors by Barbara. Return here to my blog and comment on which watercolor is your favorite.

3. Mention this giveaway in a post with a link back to her blog and let her know in a comment.

The winner will be announced on both blogs on Monday, May 9th.

OK, if you really can't wait to see which paintings are offered, here they are!!

                                      

                                     

               

SERENITY NOW

"Beach Chairs and Umbrella"
Seashore Limited Edition Matted Watercolor Print
By Artist Barbara Rosenzweig

The print of my original watercolor painting will arrive to you as an 11X14 print

 in a 16X20 mat, ready for easy framing. $48 (includes shipping)

"Take a few minutes (or more) for yourself and relax in your own way!" says Curator Andrea Devitt-Tierney of OhSnapArt. I appreciate her including my "Beach Chairs and Umbrella."