tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-63504104890742566052024-03-05T06:06:00.640-05:00Karen F. Rose ~ My Painting JourneyPainting a poetic vision in oil and pastel
www.karenfrose.comKaren F. Rosehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13449516700531503682noreply@blogger.comBlogger221125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6350410489074256605.post-31485850651121971992021-06-18T19:00:00.001-04:002021-06-18T19:00:00.206-04:00A Note From My Art Studio -The Stars and Stripes Forever <p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjrKLrTGaiWBUs_Dn7uu_wHyf-oOklhmnJD0VVTZLMzlIDwdSwUv7MLI2zhU3g5RGVtD7r4Cmzm45VjVT0fqPyq1uiEemRmspVRNHjpqTh_9S12A_D1gdbkWiEzrVBnJXwwk_IBYJsxaZE/s2048/IMG_7402.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1261" data-original-width="2048" height="394" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjrKLrTGaiWBUs_Dn7uu_wHyf-oOklhmnJD0VVTZLMzlIDwdSwUv7MLI2zhU3g5RGVtD7r4Cmzm45VjVT0fqPyq1uiEemRmspVRNHjpqTh_9S12A_D1gdbkWiEzrVBnJXwwk_IBYJsxaZE/w640-h394/IMG_7402.JPG" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: left;"> </span><span style="text-align: left;">In Reverence 30" x 48" <br /></span><span style="text-align: left;">oil on canvas<br /><br /></span></td></tr></tbody></table>My last post to this blog was a year ago. </p><p>We were in the midst of the pandemic and just today I read that Europe will be opened to travel again. Thank goodness. </p><p>During this past year I spent many early mornings catching the sun rise out of the Atlantic Ocean.</p><p>The morning sun and the sea create a lovely envelope of atmosphere that embraces you in warmth.</p><p>We needed that warmth a year ago and we need it now.</p><p>As the 4th of July approaches, I hope that you will have the good fortune of being with friends and family watching fireworks and appreciating our great nation. </p><p>We have much to celebrate.</p><p>And I hope, wherever you are, they play The Stars and Stripes Forever by John Phillip Sousa.</p><p>Here's a link. Be sure to turn the volume up during the piccolo section.</p><p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a-7XWhyvIpE">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a-7XWhyvIpE</a></p><p>Happy 4th of July.</p><p><br /></p><p> </p><p><br /></p>Karen F. Rosehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13449516700531503682noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6350410489074256605.post-63517500079773892102020-07-04T07:00:00.000-04:002020-07-04T07:00:06.576-04:00Just One More<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<span style="color: #333333; font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 20px; text-align: justify;">My predawn view of small shrimp boats on the Atlantic with their lights twinkling on the horizon gave me a minute to pause and think of my dad.<br />My father would fish on small lakes in Michigan where I grew up and then again in Florida when he retired. I often think of him out on the lake, well into the twilight hours as he would try to catch "just one more". The lights from the cottages across the lake would barely be visible and we would hear that sound of an outboard motor as he would head back to shore and we knew he was coming home. </span><br />
<span style="color: #333333; font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 20px; text-align: justify;">Years ago when my mom was 94, we reminisced about the time my father went out into the Gulf of Mexico with an elderly gentleman neighbor, one of his fishing buddies.<br />The motor in the neighbor's little boat failed on them halfway into their fishing adventure. </span><br />
<span style="color: #333333; font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 20px; text-align: justify;">Around 2 in the morning the coast guard helicopter saw them floating at sea... two old men and the sea.</span><br />
<span style="color: #333333; font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 20px; text-align: justify;">Thankfully they were rescued, but my father did not venture out into the Gulf in a boat without two motors ever again.<br />Tell me one your fishing stories....everyone has one.</span><br />
<span style="color: #2a2a2a; font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 20px; text-align: justify;">With so many of us sheltering in place during the Corona 19 crisis I hope you can spend time hearing stories from your parents.<br />It's really a gift we have being together during this time. Use it wisely to learn and share stories with those you care about.<br />Enjoy this 4th of July weekend. </span><br />
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June 1 marks the beginning of hurricane season. Blessed with an art studio by the sea, I have a front row seat to an ocean view when Mother Nature brings the drama of perilous weather right to our front door. Frightening as this cloud formation is the composition and color are just mesmerizing and reminds me of two paintings I have seen at The Clark Museum in Williamstown, MA.</div>
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The strong diagonal cloud bank, the dark skies and deep shadows in the painting give an emotional punch of impending severe weather just like the shelf cloud over the Atlantic. Monet grew up on the Normandy coast and was familiar with the sea's appearnce in different atmospheric conditions. This painting is so striking because it is in such contrast to the pastel colors in paintings by Monet we are so familiar with.</div>
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Afternoon squalls are almost a daily occurrence in the summer months in Florida. Hopefully we won't have a tough hurricane season in 2020. This year has given us enough already!<br />
During the last hurricane when we were required to evacuate, we were forced to pick and choose what essential items to take with us. I have a few out of print art books that I cherish but I could not pack them and take them with us.</div>
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Give that some thought as you make your hurricane preparedness plans. What are you taking with you?<br />
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Several of my paintings are at Village Arts Framing and Gallery in Sawgrass Village in Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida. Hope you will have a chance to stop in and view the exhibit.</div>
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When we are allowed to travel and when the Louvre reopens would you like to be a copyist at the Louvre?</div>
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Mary Cassatt visited the Louvre in Paris, the most famous art museum in the world, to study and copy the masters. </div>
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Renoir, Henri Matisse, Degas and countless other artists were copyists at the Louvre.</div>
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Examining the brushwork, composition, color and lost and found edges of paintings by master painters is part of the copyist tradition. <br />
In the Louvre, you are allowed to bring your own small sketchbook and draw to your hearts content. </div>
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But if you wish to paint one the masterpieces, you must apply for a copyist permit. The Louvre will supply the easel, and your seat. You supply the canvas, oil paint, determination, talent and concentration.<br />
Just think of the concentration required. If you've ever painted in front a small group of people, imagine painting in front of several thousand museum visitors.<br />
There are stipulations about your painting, your canvas cannot be the same size as the original work of art and you are not allowed to copy the original artist's signature.</div>
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But during this Covid 19 crisis, if we can't visit a museum there are several virtual tours of museums online. </div>
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It's not the same as sitting in front of an original painting but better than....</div>
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Here's a<a href="https://www.travelandleisure.com/attractions/museums-galleries/museums-with-virtual-tours"> link</a> to virtual tours of twelve museums.</div>
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Sawgrass Village<br />
Ponte Vedra Beach, FL<br />
Artists' Open House<br />
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You are invited to the Village Arts Framing and Gallery Artists' Open House Meet and Greet. Come chat with artists in the gallery and enjoy light refreshments Friday, November 8 from 4 to 8pm.<br />
Many paintings will be offered at a 20% discount which is a once a year event.<br />
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Now you know that wall leading to the kitchen could use a delightful painting,<br />
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Here are a few<br />
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Karen F. Rose<br />
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Karen F. Rose<br />
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There is plenty of FREE parking in Sawgrass Village right in front of the gallery.<br />
And to make your TGIF evening complete you have a great selection of restaurants just a 5 minute walk from the gallery.<br />
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<a href="http://www.trascaandco.com/" target="_blank">Trasca & Co Eatery</a><br />
<a href="http://www.nonablue.com/" target="_blank">Nona Blue</a>,<br />
<a href="http://www.caffeandiamo-pvb.com/" target="_blank">Caffe Andiamo</a><br />
<a href="http://www.aquagrill.net/" target="_blank">Aqua Grill</a><br />
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;">"Dine with the Artists is a quarterly program held at the Cultural Center and features a guest artist talk, a featured exhibit, and of course, dinner! September's spotlight is on local artists Bruce Carr, Jeanne Hollington, Vicky Lennon, and Karen F. Rose and their current exhibition "Curatorial Choice," which is on display at the Cultural Center August 8 - September 21, 2019. Guests will delight in the experience of eating dinner with the artists amongst their creations.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;">Dinner with an Artist will be held on Friday, September 13 from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. This event is open to the public. The ticket cost is $90 per person and includes a full dinner. Donations are requested for adult beverages. Tickets can be purchased at <a href="https://ccpvb.org/events/upcoming-events?gclid=Cj0KCQjw2efrBRD3ARIsAEnt0ehwi3Zi5nRXARHiWIq2TzEWzuzAKoja9BjbLeYy-1_5MbnTykpDcmoaArtIEALw_wcB" target="_blank">ccpvb.org </a>or by calling 904.280.0614. Proceeds from Dinner with an Artist help to grow the Cultural Center's expanding exhibition calendar."</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 16px;">I have special ticket pricing for you if you wish to attend. Just email me at KFRose352@gmail.com</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 16px;">Look forward to seeing you at this casual fun evening in support of the Center's many art programs.</span></div>
Karen F. Rosehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13449516700531503682noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6350410489074256605.post-19007496242206648262019-08-08T10:00:00.000-04:002019-08-08T10:49:55.727-04:00Cultural Center at Ponte Vedra Beach Curatorial Choice Exhibit August 8 to September 21, 2019<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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Karen F. Rose<br />
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I am continually fascinated by atmosphere in the landscape. My paintings are thus more about mood that a rendering of a specific locale.<br />
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Yesterday I delivered eight paintings to the Cultural Center at Ponte Vedra Beach for their art show Curatorial Choice on exhibit from August 8 to September 21.<br />
The opening reception is this Friday, August 9 from 6 to 8 pm.<br />
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Four CCPVB members were chosen for the exhibit and I am delighted to be in the company of such talented artists and sculptors.<br />
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All artwork in the exhibit is available for purchase with a portion of the proceeds going to benefit the many varied programs of the Cultural Center and their outreach of bringing art to local school children and the community.<br />
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Thank you for your continued interest in my art journey. Hope you are enjoying these lazy hazy days of summer 2019.Karen F. Rosehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13449516700531503682noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6350410489074256605.post-49051689966776489572019-01-25T11:25:00.000-05:002019-01-25T11:25:33.420-05:00Finding That Peace <span style="background-color: white; caret-color: rgb(129, 129, 129); color: #818181; font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 20px; text-align: justify; text-size-adjust: auto;"><br /></span>
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<span style="background-color: white; caret-color: rgb(129, 129, 129); color: #818181; font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 20px; text-align: justify; text-size-adjust: auto;">What are you looking for?</span><br style="caret-color: rgb(129, 129, 129); color: #818181; font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 20px; text-align: justify; text-size-adjust: auto;" /><br style="caret-color: rgb(129, 129, 129); color: #818181; font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 20px; text-align: justify; text-size-adjust: auto;" /><span style="background-color: white; caret-color: rgb(129, 129, 129); color: #818181; font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 20px; text-align: justify; text-size-adjust: auto;">Asking that of a friend the other day gave me a gift. Her answer was "just a bit of peace and I find that in your paintings." What a compliment!</span><br style="caret-color: rgb(129, 129, 129); color: #818181; font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 20px; text-align: justify; text-size-adjust: auto;" /><br style="caret-color: rgb(129, 129, 129); color: #818181; font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 20px; text-align: justify; text-size-adjust: auto;" /><span style="background-color: white; caret-color: rgb(129, 129, 129); color: #818181; font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 20px; text-align: justify; text-size-adjust: auto;">I am drawn to painting the atmosphere and mood of the landscape. Those transitions in the day when the light just begins to come up over the horizon or that last glimmer of sun glows in the distance and I am so honored when someone relates to my tonalist paintings.</span><br style="caret-color: rgb(129, 129, 129); color: #818181; font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 20px; text-align: justify; text-size-adjust: auto;" /><span style="background-color: white; caret-color: rgb(129, 129, 129); color: #818181; font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 20px; text-align: justify; text-size-adjust: auto;">This painting, Finding That Peace, will be on exhibit at the Winter Evening Artists' Open House this Friday and Saturday Jan. 25 and 26 at Village Arts Framing and Gallery in Sawgrass Village in Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida.</span><br style="caret-color: rgb(129, 129, 129); color: #818181; font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 20px; text-align: justify; text-size-adjust: auto;" /><br style="caret-color: rgb(129, 129, 129); color: #818181; font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 20px; text-align: justify; text-size-adjust: auto;" /><span style="background-color: white; caret-color: rgb(129, 129, 129); color: #818181; font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 20px; text-align: justify; text-size-adjust: auto;">Hope you will stop by the gallery. I would love to talk with you about my art.</span><br style="caret-color: rgb(129, 129, 129); color: #818181; font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 20px; text-align: justify; text-size-adjust: auto;" /><span style="background-color: white; caret-color: rgb(129, 129, 129); color: #818181; font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 20px; text-align: justify; text-size-adjust: auto;">Peace.</span>Karen F. Rosehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13449516700531503682noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6350410489074256605.post-51177874573013739422018-11-11T16:36:00.002-05:002018-11-11T16:39:26.035-05:00This Blog is Moving Down the Road<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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So after 10 years of writing here on Blogger... My Painting Journal will have a new address.<br />
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Thanks for following me here all these years. I've enjoyed sharing my art and receiving your comments. See ya over on the my web site. Let the conversation continue.<br />
<br />Karen F. Rosehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13449516700531503682noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6350410489074256605.post-34820656413273769962018-10-23T10:06:00.000-04:002018-10-23T10:20:07.659-04:00Stand Tall, Speak Softly oil painting<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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What is it in the landscape that makes you pause for a moment and really take notice of your surroundings? A few years ago I was traveling to Melrose, Florida and saw a grove of pine trees with a bulldozer fast approaching to clear the land for a new overpass. Later that day on my way home the trees were gone.<br />
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Stand Tall, Speak Softly is a view of three palm trees that have survived storms and hurricane Matthew and Irma. They have a story to tell if we will only listen, or are they just a passing landscape to you?<br />
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This painting and others will be part of my exhibit as featured artist of the month at Village Arts Framing and Gallery in Sawgrass Village in Ponte Vedra Beach. The Gallery is having an open house on Saturday Nov. 3. Hope to see you there.<br />
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Karen F. Rosehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13449516700531503682noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6350410489074256605.post-33190780205577421412018-10-22T06:55:00.000-04:002018-10-22T06:56:02.697-04:00Village Arts Framing and Gallery, Ponte Vedra Beach Open House November 3<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Cooler weather is definately in the air here on the east coast of Florida. Brisk temperature always remind me of glorious tree colors of living "up north" in Connecticut and Michigan.<br />
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The beautiful hues of a moon rise over a Florida marsh are also a sight to see. Mark your calendars for the full moon in a few days on 24th.<br />
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I am honored to be the artist of the month at Village Arts Framing and Gallery in Sawgrass Village in Ponte Vedra Beach during the month of November. The gallery will be having an Artists' Open House on Saturday, November 3 from 1 to 5 pm. If you are in the area hope you will stop by and say hello.<br />
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Pleased to see the gallery's ad in the November issue of <a href="http://www.oldcitylife.com/magazine/" target="_blank">OCL</a> (Old City Life) magazine. This painting <a href="https://karenfrose.com/landscapes.html" target="_blank">Marsh Moonrise</a> was inspired by the view of Paynes Praire in Gainesville, FL.<br />
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<br />Karen F. Rosehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13449516700531503682noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6350410489074256605.post-76552070676342030742018-10-21T09:07:00.000-04:002018-10-21T21:21:43.229-04:00Hurricane Michael Fundraiser for Florida's Forgotten Coast<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<span aria-live="polite" class="fbPhotosPhotoCaption" data-ft="{"tn":"K"}" id="fbPhotoSnowliftCaption" style="color: #1d2129; display: inline; font-family: , , "blinkmacsystemfont" , ".sfnstext-regular" , sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 18px; outline: none; width: auto;" tabindex="0">ART AUCTION FOR HURRICANE MICHAEL RELIEF FUND!!<br />Going live on Sunday, Oct 21 at 7 pm EST at <a data-ft="{"tn":"-U"}" data-lynx-mode="origin" data-lynx-uri="https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.32auctions.com%2FNotForgotten2018%3Ffbclid%3DIwAR1p1L48MlhfZwJy6AXSlBpwsLE7iEmUrZrAykyAwTBoSf9mJEWXwT712Sk&h=AT0CVi3M-0Nszde-1oMt2ByGHEyMd8-EQvcOsDLkEmOZIccy3WccPWLoj4aFzRGj1ezCpLUHmrz0FRpL2gDDghI1H5fCTWb3QEkzlP3tTbRXoiAN16AW75c3PbK_sNQZWAas7dKk5N5hvKwyEONKoMxPRfd-fKH5bRnF3---" href="https://www.32auctions.com/NotForgotten2018?fbclid=IwAR1p1L48MlhfZwJy6AXSlBpwsLE7iEmUrZrAykyAwTBoSf9mJEWXwT712Sk" rel="noopener nofollow" style="color: #365899; cursor: pointer; font-family: system-ui, -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, ".SFNSText-Regular", sans-serif; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">https://www.32auctions.com/NotForgotten2018</a><br />175 professional artists from around the country have each donated a painting to this online auction to help raise funds for hurricane relief efforts on Florida's Forgotten Coast.</span><br />
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<br />Karen F. Rosehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13449516700531503682noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6350410489074256605.post-27829383636524579822018-09-15T14:01:00.000-04:002018-10-22T06:21:18.415-04:00Jacksonville Pink Ribbon Golf Classic fundraiser party<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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Karen F. Rose<br />
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I am participating in the Pink Ribbon Jacksonville fundraiser for breast cancer research which takes place on October 11, 2018.<br />
This year it's in honor of a dear friend who recently was diagnosed with breast cancer.<br />
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At the fundraiser participants will bid on donated artwork and 100% of proceeds will go to the Mayo Clinic Jacksonville and Baptist Beaches hospitals.<br />
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If several friends go in together they could share the painting throughout the year passing the painting on to the next person as a reminder to schedule their yearly mammogram.<br />
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The current bid on the painting is $250. The final bidding will take place on October11th.<br />
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Mammograms save lives...tell a friend.<br />
<br />Karen F. Rosehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13449516700531503682noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6350410489074256605.post-3831130321810287182018-07-21T09:55:00.003-04:002018-07-21T10:41:41.913-04:00Ponte Vedra Beach Fine Artist Karen F. Rose<br /><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: right; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">This painting Peace Beyond the Blue recently sold at Village Arts Framing and Gallery located in <a href="http://www.sawgrassvillagepvb.com/village-arts-framing-gallery/" target="_blank">Sawgrass Village </a>in Ponte Vedra Beach, Fl. This is a boutique gallery and expert framing business with over 35 years in the art business. Some clients call it the "Best kept art secret in Ponte Vedra Beach". Pam, the owner, is always very friendly and helpful in selecting just the right frame for your art.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">I have several pieces of my original oil paintings there on exhibit. Hope you'll stop by and say hi. Tell them I sent you! </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Connect with Village Arts Framing on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/Village-Arts-Framing-Gallery-213879961959154/" target="_blank">Facebook</a> or <a href="https://www.instagram.com/villageartsframinggallery/?hl=en" target="_blank">Instagram</a> or give them a call at 904 273 4925.</span><br />
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Karen F. Rosehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13449516700531503682noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6350410489074256605.post-55377971694431215782018-01-26T12:13:00.004-05:002022-01-18T06:37:49.481-05:00Blenko Glass Company Art Contest<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<span face=""arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif">When I heard that the Blenko Glass Company was sponsoring an Art Contest inspired by their beautiful had crafted water bottle glass, I just had to enter my original oil painting Something Borrowed, Something Blue. </span><br />
<span face=""arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif">I adore Blenko glass from West Virginia and I know many people collect this wonderful handblown glass in many colors and forms. The cobalt blue just speaks to me and I asked a friend if I could borrow her bottle for a floral still life painting.</span><br />
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<span face=""arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif">A picture of all the entries in the contest is in the visitor center at the Blenko Glass Company and visitors will vote for their favorite. </span><br />
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<span face=""arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif">Visit the Blenko glass company site at <a href="https://blenko.com/">https://blenko.com/</a> to learn more about this family owned company and of course be sure to visit the company in West Virginia.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">On October 11th I delivered my painting Cumulus Crescendo East Gate to be hung over the clubhouse fireplace at the <a href="https://www.sawgrasscountryclub.com/club/scripts/section/section.asp?NS=HP" target="_blank">Sawgrass Country Club </a>in Ponte Vedra Beach, FL. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">I'm honored that the painting was chosen by the members in the Arts and Sounds Event to be placed on exhibit over the fireplace for several months.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">After it's exhibit it will be available for purchase for your home or office. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">The painting was inspired by the view as you enter the club's East Gate. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Love painting the subtle shifts of color in cloudscapes and creating cloud drama and peaceful scenes we so often enjoy in the Florida sky. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">A yearly event at Sawgrass Golf Club in Ponte Vedra Beach, FL is the Arts and Sounds event. Artists, talented crafters, authors and musicians come together for a few days to display their talents.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Stay tuned for more details. Happy Spring! </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Your are invited to a celebration. On Friday, March 24 from 4 to 7pm Village Arts Framing & Gallery in Sawgrass Village in Ponte Vedra Beach, FL will be hosting an Artists' Open house. In a relaxed casual atmosphere artists will be demonstrating and discussing their art. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">The gallery features local artists with over 150 original works on exhibit. Oil, pastel, watercolors, mixed media, and photography make this charming little gallery a mini art walk every time you visit. So spring into Spring and come join us for a few hours of art and friendship.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Congratulations to owner Pamela Keegan on her many years of framing expertise and small business ownership. She is proud own the friendly little neighborhood frame shop in Ponte Vedra Beach. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Village Arts Framing & Gallery is open from 10 to 5 Monday through Sat. and you can contact them at 904 273 4925 and keep up to date with events and new exhibit information on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/213879961959154/photos/a.1667632716583864.1073741826.213879961959154/1796090493738085/?type=1&theater" target="_blank">Facebook</a></span><br />
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Karen F. Rosehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13449516700531503682noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6350410489074256605.post-86154928225602124882017-01-12T12:22:00.000-05:002017-01-17T05:38:48.091-05:00Celebrate Art 2017 Cultural Center at Ponte Vedra Beach<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Standing on the beach looking at the Atlantic ocean from a Florida shore you'll feel an amazing quiet that envelopes you. The sun setting in the west lightly paints the faintest colors in eastern sky.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">The noise of the day fades and there is just the whispered night.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><i>Whispered Nocturne</i> is part of atmospheric abstracts that I have been pursuing in my new studio.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">You are invited to The Cultural Center at Ponte Vedra Beach's Celebrate Art 2017 to see this <i>Whispered Nocturne</i>, <i>Eventide </i>and<i> In Stillness</i>. And art by 30 other amazingly talented artists. The exhibit runs from Jan 12, 2017 to February 18, 2017. The Cultural Center is open from 9 to 5 Monday to Friday. Sat 10 to 4. After hour appointments are available and their phone number is 904 280 0614. The Center is located at 50 Executive Way just off A1A in Ponte Vedra Beach, FL.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">If you're making your visit a day trip, there are several restaurants at the newly renovated Sawgrass Village shopping center to choose from <a href="http://www.trascaandco.com/" target="_blank">Trasca & Co Eatery</a>, <a href="http://www.nonablue.com/" target="_blank">Nona Blue</a>, <a href="https://metrodiner.com/" target="_blank">Metro Diner</a>, <a href="https://aquagrill.net/" target="_blank">Aqua Grill </a> <a href="http://Caffee Andiamo" target="_blank">Caffee Andiamo</a>. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">The Village Arts Framing Gallery (next to Trasca & Co Eatery) also has an exhibit of my paintings. This delightful shop and gallery between Hilton Garden Inn and Chico's is the "Best Little Frame Shop in PVB for over 20 years".</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Please leave me a comment if you have questions. I'd love to help you make your visit most art filled and enjoyable.</span>Karen F. Rosehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13449516700531503682noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6350410489074256605.post-4465067647398577492017-01-11T20:41:00.000-05:002017-02-25T07:12:43.435-05:00Cultural Center at Ponte Vedra Beach Celebrate Art 2017 Opening Reception<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<i>Eventide</i> is one of my three paintings accepted into The Cultural Center at Ponte Vedra Beach's juried member art show. The opening reception for the exhibit is Thursday, January 12, 2017 from 6 to 8 pm. The Celebrate Arts 2017 Exhibition runs through February 18th.<br />
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I'm truly honored that juror Steve Williams from the Florida Mining Gallery chose my work for the exhibit.<br />
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2016 has been eventful and for some a stressful year. <i>Eventide</i>, <i>In Stillness</i> and <i>Twilight Nocturne</i> are atmospheric abstract paintings of peace and comfort.<br />
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Often at dawn or twilight I walk the beach and those moments of calm and peace are reflected in these paintings. If you attend the exhibit, I hope you'll send me a note and let me know if they resonate with you.<br />
<br />Karen F. Rosehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13449516700531503682noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6350410489074256605.post-10436629757573599432017-01-02T15:17:00.000-05:002017-01-17T05:38:59.497-05:00Village Arts Framing Gallery Ponte Vedra Beach, FL Sawgrass Village<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Just delivered 11 original oil and pastel paintings to this charming gallery in the heart of Sawgrass Village in Ponte Vedra Beach, FL. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Village Arts Framing Gallery is just a driver and a three wood from TPC Sawgrass. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Well that might be a bit of golfer exaggeration, but Sawgrass Village has just been newly renovated and you'll want to plan a visit. Chicos,Trasca Eatery and Hilton Garden Inn are right next door to the gallery. The Marriott Sawgrass is just across the street.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">The Village Arts Framing Gallery offers full framing services and couldn't be friendlier. Local art is featured and owner Pamela Keegan will help you find the perfect frame.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><br /></span>Karen F. Rosehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13449516700531503682noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6350410489074256605.post-13291875824386014052016-12-21T07:49:00.001-05:002017-02-17T16:24:37.580-05:00Winter Solstice <table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">How will you spend this shortest day of the year? </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Today across the sea in Ireland at Newgrange a special group of people will be allowed to view the sunrise in this 5000 year old monument. A passage and chamber are perfectly aligned with the rising of the sun on the Winter Solstice. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Why it was constructed is still a mystery. To read more about the site visit <a href="http://www.newgrange.com/">www.newgrange.com</a>.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Today here in Florida on the first day of winter it is gray and cold. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">I'll be in my #artstudiobytheocean, painting, cleaning and rearranging.</span><br />
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Karen F. Rosehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13449516700531503682noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6350410489074256605.post-69294020710001435142016-11-22T11:25:00.000-05:002016-11-22T11:25:05.721-05:00Going Home <table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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Thanksgiving is just a few days away and I recall all the times I have felt so happy to be "going home".<br />
Years ago driving home from college for Thanksgiving there was a row of trees just outside Stevensville, Michigan that lined the highway and every time I saw them I knew I was "almost there". <br />
Wishing you a Happy Thanksgiving. A time of peace and gratefulness for all the blessings in your life.Karen F. Rosehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13449516700531503682noreply@blogger.com1