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Sunday, January 22, 2012

PLEASE VOTE FOR MY SUNSET WITH PELICAN


I hope that you will check out the Great Finds contest and vote for my "Sunset with Pelican" photograph! Scroll down on the left of the site below to vote, if you like, for my Barbara Rosenzweig photo!

So many wonderful items! This is a tough choice, but I hope that you will check out my photo, too. Don't forget to vote for your fav!
http://www.madeformebyoaklie.com/GreatFinds.html
Orange Paradise
Stella Sargantani from MLivista created this absolutely stunning collection of ORANGE handmade and fine art items. Honored to have my Sunset with Pelican photograph included!!

Wednesday, January 4, 2012

SUNSET WITH PELICAN


"Sunset with Pelican" is a Fine Art Photograph that shows the brilliance of a dramatic orange sky. The pelican adds a wonderful dimension to this Gulf of Mexico scene. This photo was taken on Anna Maria Island in Florida and will make a great addition to your home.

It's a story about a Fairy Tale...
Sigalit Alcalai from SigalitAlcalai selected great finds for her collection, including my Sunset with Pelican photograph. I hope that you enjoy each one!




 At Day's End...
Summer from SummerWilson8 created this stunning collection. My Sunset with Pelican fits right in with this theme.

Thursday, December 29, 2011

BOWL OF BERRIES


This lushly filled fruit bowl is a feast for both the mouth and the eyes! The rich colors of strawberries, pomegranates, and blueberries will fill your kichen with vibrant colors and textures.

2012...Wishing for a "Berry" Happy New Year
Maggee G from CardsbyMaggey created this fabulous collection of handmade and fine art from Etsy. I hope that you especially enjoy my Bowl of Berries painting! Happy New Year!

Wednesday, December 28, 2011

SNOWY EGRET ON THE ROCKS


I enjoyed watching this beautiful bird, with its white delicate feathers blowing in the wind, balancing on the rocks looking for fish! This whimisical painting will be wonderful in your beach house, vacation home - everywhere you want to create that special beach feeling.

Snow Days
"Who can resist blues at this time of year???" says WrappedWithWire from WrappedWithWire  My Snowy Egret looks right at home in this fine collection!

Thursday, December 15, 2011

BEACH BABY


This adorable baby was mesmerized by the ocean waves and had no fear as the surf rolled across the beach. This fine art reproduction of my original watercolor painting will brighten up a child's room or a home at the shore! Remember family vacations at the beach?

Peace on Earth
Andrea and Toccoa Meadows from HeartFeltbyAndrea made these selections to portray Peace on Earth. Enjoy each one!

Sunday, December 11, 2011

GOLDEN SUNSET ABTRACT


The changing colors of the sky always fascinated me. Here, the sun had just set and the sky's vibrant hues are vividly reflected in the water. This fine art reproduction of my original watercolor painting is a soothing addition to your home.

Bright and Cheerful Holiday Gift Ideas!
"Make it a Handmade Holiday.. Give a gift of love.. Wonderful Creations by some talented artisans.. All members of the On Fire for Handmade Team," says Anne from MadeforMebyOaklie . I'm honored that my GOLDEN SUNSET ABSTRACT is included here!

Friday, December 9, 2011

POMEGRANATES


The pomegranate is mentioned in ancient texts of the Bible and Homer. It's valued for its beauty and versatility as a fruit with medicinal qualities, It also is a symbol of prosperity, fruitfulness, and ambition, with many myths and religious meanings ascribed to it. That's what drew me to create this watercolor, showing the stunning fruit growing on its small tree. I hope that you enjoy the fine art reproduction made from my original painting.

A Few of My Favorite Things....
"These are a few of my favorite things from some of my favorite Etsy shops and artists....
~Enjoy and Happy Holidays!!" says Pam from whimsicalvintage .

Thursday, December 1, 2011

DOGWOOD TREE IN AUTUMN


I've always loved the little dogwood tree that has been growing outside my front door for many years. The shape of the tree, the structure of the brances, the changing colors and shapes of the leaves, and the beautiful red berries have always inspired me. This fine art reproduction of my original watercolor painting of this gem of a tree in autumn will add a wonderful touch of Nature to your home.

Merry Christmas to all...
Catherine Templeton from CatherinesJewelry  created a collection "filled to overflowing with Season's Greetings!"

Sunday, November 20, 2011

BIRCH TREES IN WINTER


In a surprise early snow, some trees on the mountains still have their leaves, but the birch trees are already bare. This majestic painting will create a peaceful, serene look at Nature's Beauty right in your home!

Hey Santa, Can You Make My Wish Come True?
Daniela Mati from supplierofdreams created this wonderful collection of stunning handmade and fine art items for you to enjoy!

Tuesday, November 15, 2011

PINK SUNSET


 For me, this painting expresses the beauty of a serenely peaceful evening sky with its pink, turquoise,and peach colors - colors that are soft and beautiful. What a wonderful fantasy, a soothing focal point for your very special room!

Just Peachy
"A collection of items in pastel peach," says StarJems from StarJems . Enjoy!

Thursday, November 3, 2011

ARTISTS EXPOSED BY VICKI DIANE DESIGNS

I'm thrilled to be featured in Vicki Diane's Artists Exposed Treasury!
Vicki is a wonderful artist in her own right designing fabulous jewelry! Her creations are bold, vibrant, sexy, fun, unique, and alive! See them on Vicki Diane Designs.
She is passionate about promoting fellow artsts and works tirelessly to do it. Please check out all of the artists she is featuring on her ARTISTS EXPOSED!

Tuesday, October 25, 2011

Snowman with Red Scarf and Mittens Painting


Thoughts of winter bring to mind all of the fun I had building a snowman with my brother when I was growing up and then with my children! We used whatever was at hand, even my scarf and mittens!, to decorate him. I hope that you enjoy this bit of winter whimsey.

a little bit of this and a little bit of that
Debbi and Amanda from ourhometoyours  created this wonderful collection "4 categories from the on fire for handmade team...crochet...jewelry...art...holidays."



Welcome Winter Red
"Ohhh a great collection of winter Red from the etsylush team," says optic from optic of these wonderful selections! 

COSMOS FLOWERS PAINTING

by Barbara Rosenzweig

Pinks, blues, whites are the colors that dominate this painting of delicate cosmos. I love how they flutter in the wind and tried to capture that in my painting which will be amazing in your sophisticated home.

OnFire for Pink - October is Cancer Awareness Month
Kaylene Sue took up the challenge in creating this collection "Pink" in honor of cancer awareness. The fine art featured is made up of 100% On Fire Team members. Enjoy!

Monday, October 17, 2011

GIRL INTO THE SURF WATERCOLOR PAINTING

by Barbara Rosenzweig


My wonderful scene shows the pure girlish delight at being on the beach. I tried to capture this child's independent strut into the surf to fill her bucket! Can you smell the salt air, hear the surf, and feel the sand between your toes?

Beach House Finds
Curator Jennifer Seward from bluewaveglass selected wonderful items for this collection! Check them out.

Wednesday, September 28, 2011

BLUE HYDRANGEA

by Barbara Rosenzweig


This painting is inspired by one of the most beautiful flowers in my garden, the blue hydrangea. I love capturing the intricate details of every petal. Nature's designs are amazing!

Hydrangea Blues
"As the last warm blast of summer air departs New England, I have one vibrant blue hydrangea left in my garden. I wish it would last until spring, just to remind me of the summer wind!" says Curator Anne Marie from sweetbriarfamily.



Tangles Up In Blue For On Fire Team
"A collection in blue from the many talented ON FIRE TEAM members! Enjoy, Share, Promote!" says Curator Deirdre Baker from HandmadeUnderground.

Tuesday, September 27, 2011

RED & BLUE RIBBONS ABSTRACT PAINTING

by Barbara Rosenzweig


Colorful Blue and Red Ribbons wind their way over a medley of yellow, pink, blues, turquoise, red, and green. What great fun to have this strikingly bold original abstract painting in your contemporary home!

Bohemian Rhapsody On Fire
"Beautiful Crimson On Fire creations tell a wonderful story of beauty each in their own way..... Enjoy them all," says Curator Marge Mills from PersonalDesignz .

Wednesday, September 7, 2011

PINK SUNSET WATERCOLOR

by Barbara rosenzweig

For me, this painting expresses the beauty of a serenely peaceful evening sky with its pink, turquoise,and peach colors - colors that are soft and beautiful. What a wonderful fantasy, a soothing focal point for your very special room!

Linked to Alphabe-Thursday.

As we grow older...
"As we grow older, everything changes," says Curator Melanie Caskey from
MelanieCaskey. I love the beautiful pinks and solft colors of her items in this stunning Etsy Treasury and am glad that my Pink Sunset is found here!


CHAMBERED NAUTILUS WATERCOLOR

by Barbara Rosenzweig

The unique Chambered Nautilus has beautifully intricate patterns of brown jagged lines against its cream-colored shell with a pearlized "eye." This original watercolor painting makes a unique gift for a vacation shore home, especially when grouped with my other shell paintings! Or you can create a tropical paradise right in your own home!

Sea Shells
"Long walks along the beach... She Sells Sea Shells...," says Curator from tillnestwinter. I'm so glad that she chose my Chambered Nautilus for this stunning collection of handmade and fine art gifts!



Tuesday, September 6, 2011

PEARS WATERCOLOR PAINTING

by Barbara Rosenzweig

Pears at the peak of ripeness, that's what my watercolor painting tries to capture. Enjoy a fine art reproduction of this luscious fruit in all its beautiful, rich colors - right in your own home - year round!

Orange and Yellow
Curator Candan Imrak from Candanlmrak created this stunning collection of handmade and fine art gift items. I am honored that she included my Pears watercolor here!

Sunday, September 4, 2011

BEACH CHAIRS AND UMBRELLA

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!

Family Rules
"September beach vacation at the Jersey Shore. For Lori, Joey, and Linda. These are the rules!" says Curator Susan Rydell Fischer from simplysuzula. I'm so glad that my Beach Chairs and Umbrella was selected for this wonderful FUN collection!!