 Peace Beyond the Blue Karen F. Rose oil on canvas sold
It's been a while since I have posted on my blog. Where does the time go?
This painting Peace Beyond the Blue recently sold at Village Arts Framing and Gallery located in Sawgrass Village 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.
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Saturday, July 21, 2018
Ponte Vedra Beach Fine Artist Karen F. Rose
Friday, January 26, 2018
Blenko Glass Company Art Contest
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| Something Borrowed Something Blue Karen F. Rose original oil 9 x 12" |
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.
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.
Visit the Blenko glass company site at https://blenko.com/ to learn more about this family owned company and of course be sure to visit the company in West Virginia.
Don't you just love The Blenko Glass Company philosophy
"We all need, now more than ever, handmade possessions that are unique and inspiring".
Tuesday, October 31, 2017
Sawgrass Country Club Fireplace Painting
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| Cumulus Crescendo East Gate Karen F. Rose oil on canvas 48" x 36' Available |
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.
After it's exhibit it will be available for purchase for your home or office.
The painting was inspired by the view as you enter the club's East Gate.
Love painting the subtle shifts of color in cloudscapes and creating cloud drama and peaceful scenes we so often enjoy in the Florida sky.
Thursday, May 18, 2017
Wednesday, April 5, 2017
Sawgrass Golf Club 2017 Arts and Sounds Ponte Vedra Beach, FL
Sawgrass Golf Club
Ponte Vedra Beach, Fl
April 4 to 7, 2017
11AM to 4PM
Atrium and Sawgrass Rooms
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| Harbor View Karen F. Rose 9 x 12' oil sold |
It's been a wonderful few days of meeting new friends.
April will be a busy month with two workshops on the calendar and a plein air event in St. Augustine.
Stay tuned for more details. Happy Spring!
Saturday, March 18, 2017
Village Arts Framing & Gallery Celebrates 25 Years in Sawgrass Village
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| Village Arts Framing & Gallery Sawgrass Village, Ponte Vedra Beach. FL Artists' Open House Friday, March 24 4 to 7 pm |
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.
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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.
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 Facebook
Tuesday, February 28, 2017
Village Arts Framing Gallery Sawgrass Village Ponte Vedra Beach, FL
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| Soaring Karen F. Rose oil 11 x 14" Village Arts Framing Gallery |
Rise above it all, capture the breeze and take flight on a gentle wind..... Soar.
So happy to deliver this painting to Village Arts Framing Gallery this week. Pam Keegan the owner takes great care in how she hangs and frames the art in her sweet little gallery. She has one of the largest selections of quality frames in northeast Florida. It's like being a kid in a candy store!
If you stop into the gallery tell Pam I sent you and don't forget to mention this ad. And remember the gallery is across from the entrance to the famous TPC Sawgrass Golf course.
To view more paintings, visit my website at www.karenfrose.com Happy Spring.
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| Receive 20% off custom framing. |
Thursday, January 12, 2017
Celebrate Art 2017 Cultural Center at Ponte Vedra Beach
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| Whispered Nocturne Karen F. Rose SOLD |
The noise of the day fades and there is just the whispered night.
Whispered Nocturne is part of atmospheric abstracts that I have been pursuing in my new studio.
You are invited to The Cultural Center at Ponte Vedra Beach's Celebrate Art 2017 to see this Whispered Nocturne, Eventide and In Stillness. 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.
If you're making your visit a day trip, there are several restaurants at the newly renovated Sawgrass Village shopping center to choose from Trasca & Co Eatery, Nona Blue, Metro Diner, Aqua Grill Caffee Andiamo.
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".
Please leave me a comment if you have questions. I'd love to help you make your visit most art filled and enjoyable.
Wednesday, January 11, 2017
Cultural Center at Ponte Vedra Beach Celebrate Art 2017 Opening Reception
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| Eventide Karen F. Rose oil on canvas 20 x 24" Available |
I'm truly honored that juror Steve Williams from the Florida Mining Gallery chose my work for the exhibit.
2016 has been eventful and for some a stressful year. Eventide, In Stillness and Twilight Nocturne are atmospheric abstract paintings of peace and comfort.
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.
Monday, January 2, 2017
Village Arts Framing Gallery Ponte Vedra Beach, FL Sawgrass Village
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| Village Arts Framing Gallery Ponte Vedra Beach, FL next to the Hilton Garden Inn, Trasca & Co Eatery and Chicos |
Just delivered 11 original oil and pastel paintings to this charming gallery in the heart of Sawgrass Village in Ponte Vedra Beach, FL.
Village Arts Framing Gallery is just a driver and a three wood from TPC Sawgrass.
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.
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.
Click this map link to view the location
Village Arts Framing and Gallery
155 Tourside Dr. Suite #1520
Ponte Vedra Beach, FL 32082
daily open 10 am to 5 pm
closed on Sunday
904 273 4925
Wednesday, December 21, 2016
Winter Solstice
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| The Sea Karen F. Rose pastel on paper sold |
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.
Why it was constructed is still a mystery. To read more about the site visit www.newgrange.com.
Today here in Florida on the first day of winter it is gray and cold.
I'll be in my #artstudiobytheocean, painting, cleaning and rearranging.
Update - In 2017 my oil and pastel paintings are now offered through
Village Arts Framing Gallery
155 Tourside Dr. Suite 1520
Ponte Vedra Beach, FL
904 273 4925
Tuesday, November 22, 2016
Going Home
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| Going Home © Karen F. Rose oil on board 30 x 30" |
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".
Wishing you a Happy Thanksgiving. A time of peace and gratefulness for all the blessings in your life.
Friday, October 21, 2016
Hurricane Matthew Update - Butterfield Garage Art Gallery
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| Butterfield Garage Art Gallery hoping to open soon with your help. |
Click here to be directed to that site GoFundMe
It's amazing all the items that need to be replaced when they have been waterlogged in an unhealthy cocktail of storm surge.
Shelving, a desk, all bags and promotional materials, a sofa, chairs, over 30 pedestals, rugs, wallboard, new wiring, electronic equipment not to mention the artwork.
Please read the full story on the GoFundMe site.
Thanks for considering a donation to keep one of the oldest galleries in St. Augustine a treasure that it is.
Wednesday, October 19, 2016
Hurricane Matthew an Unwelcome Guest at Butterfield Garage Art Gallery
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| Matanzas River Nocturne Karen F. Rose oil on canvas 6 x 6" available |
Butterfield Garage Art Gallery at 137 King St was flooded and all the pedestals with art on them were overturned in a river of water that swept through the gallery. Chairs, furniture, paintings and prints were destroyed in a cocktail of unhealthy water.
The gallery has to be gutted and new drywall and electrical put in place. The gallery is temporarily closed as this could be a two month long process.
Butterfield Garage Art Gallery is one of the oldest galleries in St Augustine and is home to 30 artists. A Go Fund Me site is in the works to help get the gallery rebuilt. I'll post that link when it is created.
This little painting Matanzas River Nocturne is one of the paintings that would have been on display in our exhibit Painterly Impressions that was to open that night. Of course the featured exhibit never happened as we all evacuated inland during the storm.
This week there was a super moon which shown brightly, so similar to the moon in the Matanzas River Nocturne. It was such a serene vision after the chaos of the preceding week.
To all who have been affected by this storm I'm wishing you peace, calm and strength to rebuild.
A special thank you to artist Ron Vellucci who was the first to enter the building after the storm and witness the damage. He risked his own personal safety and rescued my paintings and I am so grateful. Thank you to ALL the "helpers" who remain positive and filled with creative energy...stay strong.
Tuesday, September 20, 2016
Painterly Impressions Opens October 7, 2016 at Butterfield Garage Art Gallery in St Augustine
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| Whispered Twilight Karen F. Rose oil on cradled birch panel 30 x 30 " |
Our opening reception is on October 7, 2016 from 5 to 9pm. There is free parking in front and behind the gallery.
Jessie Cook, Rebecca Shaffer and I are historic coast painters with three distinctively different painting styles, Here's a little more about each of us from our press release for the show.
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Wednesday, August 31, 2016
River Diamonds at Butterfield Garage Art Gallery, St Augustine, FL
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| River Diamonds Karen F. Rose oil on canvas Available Butterfield garage Art Gallery St. Augustine, FL |
I have traveled back and forth across the St. Johns River at various times of day and recently caught a view of her when "she sparkles".
It's a magical moment.
Kick off your Labor Day weekend by coming to St Augustine's First Friday Art Walk Sept 2 from 5 to 9pm.
September will be a busy month painting each day for the 30 in 30 challenge and our upcoming exhibit Painterly Impressions opening October 7th at Butterfield Garage Art Gallery in St Augustine, FL.
Have a wonderful Labor Day weekend and I almost forgot to ask you...have you signed up for my newsletter?
Wednesday, July 20, 2016
Butterfield Garage Gallery Annual Garage Sale
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| Butterfield Garage Art Gallery "Garage Sale" during the month of August First Friday Art Walk August 5 5 to 9pm Open Daily 11 to 5pm |
As one of the artists at the Butterfield Garage Art Gallery in Saint Augustine, I'll be participating in their annual "Garage Sale".
What's that you say? A sale where some artists will give discounts on their paintings, others will bring in studies for sale, and some will have paintings that they no longer want as their art has taken a new direction.
Sooo... be there early and you will have a great opportunity to pick up a piece of art that will truly be a treasure. If you have never been to the gallery, you'll find a bright spacious venue with parking in front and behind the gallery.
Those dog days of August have already arrived in July!
Come have some fun and pick out a little something for yourself or as a gift for a friend.
Then cool off at The Ice Plant
Thursday, June 2, 2016
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| Just Drifting Karen F. Rose Pastel 14 x 11" Sold |
And if you are in Saint Augustine, FL I invite you to visit Butterfield Garage Art Gallery.
I have been soooo busy these last few months, packing moving and unpacking. I have now located to an "art studio by the ocean" and couldn't be more excited about the inspiration I will find here.
More soon. Thanks for your interest in my painting journey.
Sunday, November 1, 2015
Artist Karen F. Rose at Butterfield Garage Art Gallery, St. Augustine, FL
Butterfield Garage Art Gallery
137 King St # C,
St Augustine, FL 32084
(904) 825-4577
Open 11 to 5 daily
This is a gallery of professional artists working in sculpture, glass, fiber arts, mixed media, painting, photography, woodworking, jewelry and basketry.
The gallery has been in St Augustine since 1999 and is in a vintage 1927 building.
Whetstone Chocolate San Sebastian Winery and the Ice Plant Bar are close to the gallery and parking is available right outside the door.
First Friday Art Walks are held you guessed it, the First Friday of each month from 5 to 9 and you'll have a chance to chat with the artists and enjoy light refreshments.
Hope to see you Friday, November 6th.
Friday, August 21, 2015
Karen F. Rose Artist at Ponte Vedra Concert Hall, Ponte Vedra Beach, FL
Marsh Twilight
© Karen F. Rose
oil on canvas
8 x10"
on exhibit Ponte Vedra Concert Hall
Sept 11 to Oct 23, 2015
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| Ponte Vedra Concert Hall 1050 AIA North Ponte Vedra Beach, FL |
The Cultural Center at Ponte Vedra Beach has partnered with the Ponte Vedra Concert Hall, a multipurpose performing arts facility, to offer the Cultural Center Annex Gallery, an exhibition space dedicated to featuring the Cultural Center’s talented Artist Members through solo exhibitions of their work. The new gallery provides the unique opportunity for concert attendees to view and purchase local art. One goal of the Cultural Center is to encourage and promote artistic growth and professional development, and to create a forum for the arts within Northeast Florida. With help from accomplished arts venues like the Ponte Vedra Concert Hall, the Cultural Center is able to expand the vision of local artists by providing another opportunity to promote and sell their works. This marriage between the visual arts and the performing arts will create a more vibrant atmosphere for those who attend the Ponte Vedra Concert Hall, which is host to amazing performances by well-known artists.
All works exhibited are for sale and can be viewed during regular business hours, or during events and performances at the Ponte Vedra Concert Hall.
Cultural Center Annex Gallery Hours: Thursday - Friday 10:00am - 6:00pm, Saturday 9:00am - 5:00pm (Call for availability outside of regular hours.)
Check out the Ponte Vedra Concert Hall's amazing line up of performing artists and be sure to get your tickets for Hip Harp for the Arts, a special fundraiser for the Cultural Center's Music Therapy Outreach Program. Purchase tickets here
Karen F. Rose Fine Art New Studio
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| Artist Loft for Karen F. Rose Art |
Wow so many changes for me in the last few weeks. Very excited that I now have a new artist studio.
It's filled with light and has gorgeous views from the two sets of loft windows AND it's just steps away from the beach. Very grateful and blessed to be in this space.
I'm still moving and organizing, but stay tuned for more pictures.
Friday, May 8, 2015
Oil Painters of America National Exhibition in St Augustine, FL
Cloudscape over Arizona at 35,000 feet
photo credit Karen F Rose
The conference started with plein air painting and continued with demos by master artists and presentations at the Casa Monica Hotel and award ceremonies.
What a wealth of information was shared by all and a great learning opportunity to speak with artists from all over the country.
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| Registration materials with a beautiful brochure of the national exhibit. |
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| Cloudscape Meditation Karen F. Rose 5th place award City by the Sea exhibition juror Marc R Hanson |
A heartfelt thank you to all who made the conference possible...it's energizing to be among so many talented and dedicated artists and view such masterful works of art.
The Oil Painters of America National Exhibit remains on display at the Cutter & Cutter Brilliance in Color gallery through May 25th. You really must see the exhibit. It's breathtaking.
While in St. Augustine hope you will visit Shaffer Gallery where several of my oil paintings are on exhibit. Don't forget First Friday and Uptown Saturday night the last Sat of each month sponsored by the art galleries of St. Augustine.
What's next? So anxious to tell you. www.karenfrose.com
- KFR
The 2015 Plein Air Convention in Monterey, CA
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| Point Lobos Preserve photo credit Karen F. Rose 2015 Plein Air Convention Monterey, CA |
700 painters from all over the world gathered to watch some of the rock stars of plein air painting in demos and discussions and then at the end of each day gather together to paint the gorgeous rugged coastline in Monterey and Carmel, CA.
Another favorite painting on exhibit at the De Young is The Blue Veil by Edmond Tarbell.
To see some of the video highlights of the event click HERE In the first day video, you will see me talking with Michael Harding of Michael Harding handmade artist oil colors. So many vendor opportunities to add artist supplies: Rosemary Brushes, Gamblin paints, Raymar panels, Strada easels, need I say I had to purchase an additional suitcase for the trip home!
Next years conference will be in Tucson, AZ. Good thing I already have an extra suitcase.
During my stay I also visited the De Young Museum in San Francisco and had the chance to meet up with one of my favorite paintings, Lady Agnew by John Singer Sargent. It's the first time the painting has been in the United States as it is on loan for a special exhibit Botticelli to Braque: Masterpieces from the National Galleries of Scotland.
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| Lady Agnew by John Singer Sargent On special exhibit De young Museum, San Francisco, CA photo credit Karen F. Rose |
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| Blue Veil by Edmund Tarbell De Young Museum, San Francisco, CA photo credit Karen F. Rose |
Such mystery and poetry in this painting.
My next post will be from the Oil Painters of America National Exhibition in St Augustine, FL.
You are invited to join my email list to receive news about My Painting Journey and to see the latest paintings. Just visit my web site home page www.karenfrose.com. the link to add your email is on the home page.
Saturday, April 4, 2015
Guiding Light Original Oil Painting At Shaffer Gallery in St Augustine, FL
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| Guiding Light © Karen F. Rose oil on canvas 6x6" 12 x 12" sold |
It's race week in historic St Augustine, FL. There will be lots of sailboats in the harbor.
Have you ever used the North Star to navigate your way?
Saturday, March 14, 2015
Melrose Open Air Arts 2015 - Dogwoods, Azaleas and Pink Flamingos
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| Dogwood blossoms in Melrose, FL |
My Open Air Arts ritual each year is a visit to a little patch of land just west of Melrose near Earleton. Then I'm off into town to see what stirs my painting imagination.
On Tuesday, I was immediately taken with beautiful white blossoms on dogwood trees on a street with the name ...Dogwood Lane.
A brilliant azalea bush in the morning light also caught my attention. The vibrant magenta blossoms cascaded over an old white picket fence with such magical dancing shadows.
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| Morning Glory 6x6" Sold |
That painting along with three others were hung today at Melrose Bay Art Gallery.
Please mark the date of the artist reception at Melrose Bay Art Gallery on Saturday, March 21 from 6 to 9 pm.
Please mark the date of the artist reception at Melrose Bay Art Gallery on Saturday, March 21 from 6 to 9 pm.
Oh I almost forgot to mention the pink flamingo yard art that made it's way into one of my paintings...just for a bit of whimsy.
Happy Spring.
Tuesday, February 10, 2015
Karen F. Rose Golden Twilight, original oil painting at Fairfax Gallery
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| Golden Meditation © Karen F Rose oil on canvas 16 x 20" available Fairfax Gallery, Jacksonville, FL |
Reminded me of a moment when the painting received a supreme compliment. Noticing a lady gazing at the painting just lost in thought. I waited a few moments, then approached her and asked, "Seems like you are enjoying the painting"?
She paused, smiled, softly sighed and said,
"If this painting was in my home I would come home from work, sit down and just get lost in it ...melt into the twilight."
Wow, did that make my heart sing. Thank you!
Is their someone you would like to share this painting with?
Give the gallery a call 904-384-7724.
Thursday, February 5, 2015
Karen F. Rose original oil paintings at Shaffer Gallery in St Augustine, FL
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| In the Quiet © Karen F. Rose original oil on canvas Available Shaffer Gallery St Augustine, FL |
So very pleased to be invited to exhibit my original oil paintings at Shaffer Gallery in our country's oldest city, St. Augustine, FL.
In the Quiet is an early morning marsh vista, when the air has a hint of dampness and the Florida morning barely lets the sun peek from behind the clouds..
Shaffer Gallery is charmingly petite but filled with gorgeous original oil paintings and beautiful art glass. Owner Rebecca Shaffer and her husband have styled the gallery with the ambience of a 19th century art salon.
Shaffer Gallery opened in October of 2014 and is in the uptown San Marco section of St. Augustine in the same building as Les Petits Pleasures French Bakery (can't you just smell the fresh baked croissants and macaroons) and just down the street is the restaurant
Le Pavillion specializing in French, German and Swiss cuisine.
Their address is
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Shaffer Gallery
35 San Marco Ave
St Augustine, FL 32084
hours Wed - Sat 10 - 5
Sun 11-5
(by Appt. Mon - Tues)
Sun 11-5
(by Appt. Mon - Tues)
The art and antique dealers in the area have an Uptown Saturday Night event that is held the last Saturday of the month from 5 to 9 pm.
Parking is available street side and at the Mission of Nombre de Dios parking lot. The Mission is located on 27 Ocean Avenue, St Augustine.
I'd love for you to visit the gallery and when you do tell Rebecca I sent you!
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