PEACEFUL PORCH

"Peaceful Porch"

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!

Refined Rustic Finds

Curator Amy of Schmoo1515 writes that this is part of the VestiesTeam Treasury Challenge. She did a great job and chose my Peaceful Porch for her stunningly colorful collection!

GARDEN BLUES

"Apple Blossoms"

Botanical Limited Edition Matted Watercolor Print

By Artist Barbara Rosenzweig

11x14 print in a 16x20 mat - $48

These tiny white flowers have exquisite beauty that were just wonderful to paint! My painting will look fabulous in your elegant contempory home. For maximum effect, try a large canvas giclee (needs no frame) that will have a hugh visual impact on the room!

"Enjoy this virtual garden in lime and blue. Lime is one of my current favorite colors, and blue is one of the hardest colors to find in a garden. Together I think they look fresh and happy," says curator of cyberlily. I just love the dramatic blues of this collection and am happy that my "Apple Blossoms" painting was included!

GETTING READY FOR THE STRAWBERRY PATCH

"Strawberries & Silver Salt Shakers"

Watercolor Still Life Limited Edition Fine Art Reproduction

By Artist Barbara Rosenzweig

11x14 matted print $27 (including shipping)

I enjoy using silver to capture colorful reflections, especially the vivid reds of strawberries. This amazingly detailed original watercolor painting will look wonderful in any sophisticated dining area.

Curator Jen of sewingamity describes her treasury as "Preview of the first sweets of spring." Love the reds and greens, especially with my "Strawberries & Silver Salt Shakers."

"THE ROSE BOWL" WATERCOLOR PROGRESSES

This week, I finally found the time to continue working on my bowl of roses watercolor painting.  My inspiration is the rose bush that gives me a continuous bounty of blossoms from spring until late autumn.

I started this time with deepening the shadows of the petals to give more excitment and depth to the flowers. I've also lightened the tips of some petals to show where the light would hit it.

The bowl is even more of a challenge. I'm trying to capture its rustic look, show the light and reflections of the petals, and give a sense of the surface textures.

I'm welcoming all suggestions!

FINDING FINE ART on FRIDAY

 "White Magnolia"
Original Floral Watercolor Painting
By Artist Barbara Rosenzweig

8 x 10 - $450 + shipping

Curator ingridsart put together this wonderful gallery of fine art. It is visually appealing with a wide selection of artistic styles and subject matter. I was honored that my "White Magnolia" (8x10 - $450) was included.