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