Two Year Anniversary of Painted Desert Gallery

The Two Year Anniversary Exhibition at Painted Desert Gallery was very inspiring.  There was huge crowds all night and of course most of the artists were there to talk about their art or just hang out.  Knowing that art can attract such crowds, it is a great motivator to get started on a new series or a chain of new paintings.

 I got great feedback on my newest piece, Fear of Merging on Freeways, which was on display at the opening last night.  I  still feel like it is a piece that I haven't quite finished yet.  However, having the exhibition pushed me to get it to a point of closure.  I think as an artist it is hard to know when a piece is finished and getting feedback is the best tool.

A trip to Florida next week and having time to indulge in my painting might be a great asset to starting some new pieces or even finishing some that were started. I am going to drag my paints, canvas, solvent, palette, brushes and perhaps an easel on vacation. I feel like that I am motivated, I might as well take advantage of any time I have and create and imagine.

A special thanks to all the artists who showed at Painted Desert Gallery this month. You all inspire me.

A 16 Pound Rabbit for the 16 Pound Rabbit Show

So I am part of this artist collective, 16 Pound Rabbit. We will be having a show in September at Painted Desert Gallery.  I'm pretty excited about it but haven't really begun do prepare for the show.  We will be exhibiting rabbits that we have assembled out of various material that weigh exactly 16 pounds. I have been finishing up a painting for a show in August I am part of. It is a project that is more involved and a medium I am not used to.  Looks like I'll be cutting down to the wire.

Photos as they progress..

A Father/Daughter Collaborative Show

There will be an opening reception at Painted Desert Gallery for Will and Maggie Mowery's show The Corner of Prince and Queen tomorrow night from 5 to 9pm. Their exhibit includes four collaborative paintings of places on Prince Street and Queen Street in downtown Lancaster. There will also be other collaborative work as well as individual works.

June show at Painted Desert Gallery

Painted Desert Gallery will be starting up again in June with the premier of AJ Nutter's film score written for Alfred Hitchcock's classic, The Birds.  The film will be shown accompanied by Nutter's music.  This will take place Friday June 3rd only. The first screening starts at 5:30 with the second starting at 7:40.  The gallery will be provide limited seating for those who wish to stay for the full film and standing room for those who wish to briefly stop by and check it out. Nutter will also have his Birds series of photographs on display as well as a video installation he shot last fall.

A SAMPLE OF THE SCORE

Studio Visit Magazine, Volume 14

i just received my complimentary copy of 'Studio Visit' magazine, in which i have a full page spread. basically this magazine is for art galleries and art curators to find artists to represent. very exciting!

another tropical endeavor

as i do every year, i am taking a trip down to florida.  this time it will be more about creating art than anything. i don't have any plans other than to sit at the beach and sketch for 10 days.

hoping to have some finished pieces by the end of the trip!

newest painting

latest, greatest painting to date. 

NEW YEAR'S RESOLUTIONS

as i have a full page spread in a high end artist magazine coming out this Spring, i figured i should probably get on the move with some new work. i think last year was more about figuring out what i wanted to do with my art and basically with my art career.  this year i would like to finish at least 10 pieces before the magazine is published as well as find a nice art space to paint in and publish a book of my art by the end of the year.

that doesn't seem like too much, does it?

PHOTOGRAPHS FOR SALE

a photographer friend of mine, Aaron Nutter needs some funding for a new vehicle to use for his documentary photography projects.  check out his car prints for sale to help him out with his work.

http://aaronnutter.com/prints.html

you can also check out his other work at his website at http://aaronnutter.com  

ARTISTS INSPIRING ARTISTS

going to be working on a new project for 2011 inspired by Damien Hirst's Shark piece.  I have a new found appreciation for sharks in general and have always been a big fan of Hirst.  ..details coming soon..

Damien Hirst, 'The Physical Impossibility of Death In the Mind of Someone Living', 1991.

new project

i am working on a project for the artist collective i am a part of, 16 pound rabbit. i am making a book filled with embarrassing brother photos.  it will probably be released in Spring 2011. for updated information check out 16poundrabbit.com 

rose principe copyright 2010

DIAS DE LOS MUERTOS

I've been trying to make art for one of my favorite holidays, Day of the Dead or Dia de los Muertos. It just doesn't seem to be working out. I wanted to try and make masks that people can wear so I bought a plastic skeleton mask to use as a mold. It looks like it would be easy but every time I try to make one something goes wrong.  I got a few foam skulls to decorate and now everyone wants to decorate one. I am glad it has become something enjoyable for my friends however, I think I might toss out the idea of selling it as art.

I think sticking to my abstracts and the occasional commission work is what is good for me.

Here is a picture of a skull decorated by documentary photographer, AJ Nutter

online shop

check out my online etsy shop:

http://www.etsy.com/shop/roseprincipe

florida vacation

i just got back from my florida vacation. it was so relaxing that i didn't have any time to create art!! but it was a nice break from work and life in general.

here are some beach shots which i will hopefully be using as references for some watercolors..

Heart of Lancaster Arts and Crafts Show

This weekend, I will be demonstrating oil painting techniques as well as selling some small paintings and bookmarks at the Heart of Lancaster Arts and Crafts Show. It is being held at Roots Market (705 Graystone Rd, Manheim, PA) Saturday and Sunday 10 to 4PM.

for more information check out www.heartoflancasterartsandcraftshow.com
also check out Rose Principe Fine Art on Etsy to purchase original paintings!

Here are some photos of some of the bookmarks I will have at the show

art as gifts

A good friend of mine celebrated his 40th birthday yesterday so I gave him a painting of mine. I think giving paintings as gifts is a great thing if the person will appreciate it. I know that he will and so that is why I feel really good about it. There is something fantastic about giving away your art to someone you know will love it just as much as you, the artist does. The one I gave him is really the first painting that I have developed my "moving character" motif in.

 Rose Principe, On the Run, 2008

"book mark" bookmarks

working on a series of abstract bookmarks that will be available at my website starting September 1st. pictures to come ASAP..possibly later today!
www,roseprincipe.com

artist invitational at painted desert gallery

Here is a quick look at the August exhibit at Painted Desert Gallery

opening reception

the opening reception for 'Beyond The Second Dimension' was absolutely incredible. not only were all the artists present and selling work, there was more foot traffic than we have ever seen! here are some photos taken from that night..

Andreas Kocks

just discovered this German Contemporary artist, Andreas Kocks. his work is beautiful. i especially love his watercolor "stains". check out his work

Andres Kocks,  paperwork # 721W, 2007, 

watercolor and graphite on paper, carved, 30 x 22 inches, 76 x 56 cm