Happy  Thanksgiving!

I have included a bit of the “local color” where I am this Thanksgiving.

These images I will have as well as other pastels from my website (http://www.rlistudios.com) at the Burke Arts Council (BAC) Holiday Sale, beginning

Thursday, December 3 – Opening Reception 5:00 – 7:00 pm -115 East Meeting Street, Morganton, NC, Jailhouse Gallery

Thereafter,  a 20% commission will go to  the The Burke Arts Council. Tell all your friends and give handmade and artisan gifts this Christmas.

Sale runs Dec. 4-19th!

I will have art pieces like these two starting at $25 each and more framed pieces from my facebook, blog and website.

Saturday, December 19 – Sale ends 1:00 pm

If you are interested  in any art not in the holiday sale you can reach me via my website: rlistudios.com using the contact us tab.

www.rlistudios.com

Art posted above are “daily paintings” and are not meant to be a long exercise; however, they make good “holiday” gifts to give friends.

Additional artwork can be viewed on my carousel via HyLit radio.com- Ways to Advertise on this blog-click here

Below is a music montage of my eco art. Click on mini purple marsh painting icon below to view!

Please feel free to share video with your friends. Comments are welcome.

ECO Art of the Carolinas

More landscape images can be found on my website: www.rlistudios.com

ECO ART OF THE CAROLINAS THEME born out of inspiration…..

surfaced with my belief in preserving the beauty and health of the environment- the land. My appreciation of the natural beauty in nature was born in my youth when I admired the mists rising off of the Appalachians and the Blue Ridge and grew from my travels.  I am drawn to paint various landscapes, marshscapes, seascapes often of wild lands and often including water imagery.  My primary subject matter interest began with the ecosystems that represent change between the land and sea, including marsh environments and mangrove forests.  I hope via my website to promote awareness of the dynamics that thrive in these fragile ecosystems.

Yesterday’s folly.

Assorted pastels on Canson
12″ x 15 7/8″

Background Ambience: You might want to listen to these “sunset” songs if you are thinking about creating a painting about sunsets yourself. Here is my songset about “sunsets” or “skies” as songs with “sunset” in the title is hard to find, especially songs that are free too!
http://www.playlist.com/playlist/18052442123/standalone

If you are interested  in this you can reach me via my website: rlistudios.com

www.rlistudios.com

Comments Welcome. This is a “daily painting” and not meant to be a long exercise.

Additional artwork can be viewed on my carousel via HyLit radio.com- Ways to Advertise on this blog-click here

Below is a music montage of my eco art. Click on mini purple marsh painting icon below to view!

Please feel free to share video with your friends. Comments are welcome.

ECO Art of the Carolinas

More landscape images can be found on my website: www.rlistudios.com

ECO ART OF THE CAROLINAS THEME born out of inspiration…..

surfaced with my belief in preserving the beauty and health of the environment- the land. My appreciation of the natural beauty in nature was born in my youth when I admired the mists rising off of the Appalachians and the Blue Ridge and grew from my travels.  I am drawn to paint various landscapes, marshscapes, seascapes often of wild lands and often including water imagery.  My primary subject matter interest began with the ecosystems that represent change between the land and sea, including marsh environments and mangrove forests.  I hope via my website to promote awareness of the dynamics that thrive in these fragile ecosystems.

About a year ago I posted “daily paintings”- which were small exercises such as the one above; however, life got in the way and I had to take on multiple roles and fit alot more into my day and this ritual about ended for me. I hope to return to the page more these days.

I’m calling this done.

Last image taken as far I can go with it, I believe. Do you think it is done and how about the name “Pink Light”? 9 x 12 image. Sennelier pastels. I dry mounted my pastel paper onto foam core to create a transportable work surface and hinged to that a reverse mat cut from the same material (foam core). Even if you chose to use fixative on the last layer or during the process, a few flakes will fall with pastels, especially with the softer brands. I chose to stop using fixative after the first 2 layers, that way the final layers are not dulled down.

If you are interested  in this you can reach me via my website: rlistudios.com

www.rlistudios.com

Comments Welcome. This is a “daily painting” and not meant to be a long exercise.

Additional artwork can be viewed on my carousel via HyLit radio.com- Ways to Advertise on this blog-click here

Below is a music montage of my eco art. Click on mini purple marsh painting icon below to view!

Please feel free to share video with your friends. Comments are welcome.

ECO Art of the Carolinas

More landscape images can be found on my website: www.rlistudios.com

ECO ART OF THE CAROLINAS THEME born out of inspiration…..

surfaced with my belief in preserving the beauty and health of the environment- the land. My appreciation of the natural beauty in nature was born in my youth when I admired the mists rising off of the Appalachians and the Blue Ridge and grew from my travels.  I am drawn to paint various landscapes, marshscapes, seascapes often of wild lands and often including water imagery.  My primary subject matter interest began with the ecosystems that represent change between the land and sea, including marsh environments and mangrove forests.  I hope via my website to promote awareness of the dynamics that thrive in these fragile ecosystems.

About a year ago I posted “daily paintings”- which were small exercises such as the one above; however, life got in the way and I had to take on multiple roles and fit alot more into my day and this ritual about ended for me. I hope to return to the page more these days.

Concerning my recent post of  ”Pink Light,” (a class demo) I have taken it a step further. We consider it to be almost there, but not quite there yet. I returned to the page this weekend after browsing thru a beautiful magazine about Kiawah I received in the mail. It was a weekend filled with the Julia & Julia movie, Chinese and Sushi, a yard sale, and the return of the little art ritual below.

Here it is:

Image is 9″x12″ Pink Light- in progress

This image is not yet finished and needs a better title, perhaps?

If you are interested  in this you can reach me via my website: rlistudios.com

www.rlistudios.com

Comments Welcome. This is a “daily painting” and not meant to be a long exercise.

Additional artwork can be viewed on my carousel via HyLit radio.com- Ways to Advertise on this blog-click here

Below is a music montage of my eco art. Click on mini purple marsh painting icon below to view!

Please feel free to share video with your friends. Comments are welcome.

ECO Art of the Carolinas

More landscape images can be found on my website: www.rlistudios.com

ECO ART OF THE CAROLINAS THEME born out of inspiration…..

surfaced with my belief in preserving the beauty and health of the environment- the land. My appreciation of the natural beauty in nature was born in my youth when I admired the mists rising off of the Appalachians and the Blue Ridge and grew from my travels.  I am drawn to paint various landscapes, marshscapes, seascapes often of wild lands and often including water imagery.  My primary subject matter interest began with the ecosystems that represent change between the land and sea, including marsh environments and mangrove forests.  I hope via my website to promote awareness of the dynamics that thrive in these fragile ecosystems.

About a year ago I posted “daily paintings”- which were small exercises such as the one above; however, life got in the way and I had to take on multiple roles and fit alot more into my day and this ritual about ended for me. I hope to return to the page more these days.

Image is 9″x12″ entitled “Storm Approaching”

If you are interested  in this you can reach me via my website: rlistudios.com

www.rlistudios.com

Hard and soft pastels on Wallis

Comments Welcome. This is a “daily painting” and not meant to be a long exercise.

Additional artwork can be viewed on my carousel via HyLit radio.com- Ways to Advertise on this blog-click here

Below is a music montage of my eco art. Click on mini purple marsh painting icon below to view!

Please feel free to share video with your friends. Comments are welcome.

ECO Art of the Carolinas

More landscape images can be found on my website: www.rlistudios.com

ECO ART OF THE CAROLINAS THEME born out of inspiration…..

surfaced with my belief in preserving the beauty and health of the environment- the land. My appreciation of the natural beauty in nature was born in my youth when I admired the mists rising off of the Appalachians and the Blue Ridge and grew from my travels.  I am drawn to paint various landscapes, marshscapes, seascapes often of wild lands and often including water imagery.  My primary subject matter interest began with the ecosystems that represent change between the land and sea, including marsh environments and mangrove forests.  I hope via my website to promote awareness of the dynamics that thrive in these fragile ecosystems.

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Below is a marsh unfinished  and it is a “demo” I did while hosting a Wednesday night pastel class at the Burke Arts Council.

Image is 9″x12″ entitled “Pink Light”

If you are interested  in this you can reach me via my website: rlistudios.com

www.rlistudios.com

Sennelier pastels on Art Spectrum colorfix paper

Additional artwork can be viewed on my carousel via HyLit radio.com- Ways to Advertise on this blog-click here

Pastel Colors used: 

Sky- 2 shades of peach, one light and one medium value blended together; 2 shades of pink blended and close in value; 1 cool lavender and 1 soft sky blue. Rembrandt brand “light sky blue” is a good choice and can be used in tandem with other blues you end up collecting, or it can be used alone as I did here. 

Landmass- Nu Pastel brand “confederate blue” with bits of sky color dropped in at will. Choose paler and cooler shades of blue for the most distant trees. Drop in some of the sky colors in the land as you move into the midground. I have started using dark, cool greens and greeen-blue shades for the brush near the horizon line.  

To attend any Burke Arts Council pastel Summer Art Class held in the Jail House Gallery call 703.433.7282 to sign up or email admin@burkearts.org to join the next scheduled group. Weekly get together pastel sessions are after work from 6-8pm.  All skill levels are welcome. As artists, we share together a evening of fun and creativity. Bring your favorite vacation photograph to work from, pastel paper and a beginner set of chalk pastels. Fees: $30/member/$35 non-member

Below is a music montage of my eco art. Click on mini purple marsh painting icon below to view!

Please feel free to share video with your friends. Comments are welcome.

ECO Art of the Carolinas

More landscape images can be found on my website: www.rlistudios.com

ECO ART OF THE CAROLINAS THEME born out of inspiration…..

surfaced with my belief in preserving the beauty and health of the environment- the land. My appreciation of the natural beauty in nature was born in my youth when I admired the mists rising off of the Appalachians and the Blue Ridge and grew from my travels. I am drawn to paint various landscapes, marshscapes, seascapes often of wild lands and often including water imagery. My primary subject matter interest began with the ecosystems that represent change between the land and sea, including marsh environments and mangrove forests. I hope via my website to promote awareness of the dynamics that thrive in these fragile ecosystems.

RLISTUDIOS dedicated to showcasing ECO ART OF THE CAROLINAS, marshscapes and depictions of coastal estuaries, can be found in North Carolina Community Treasures (a 263 page compilation-resource guide aboutNorth Carolina places, the business people who live there, their products and their passions). This hardbound, coffee table book will guide you to some of the most inviting places across the state, from the warm Atlantic shores to the breathtaking Appalachian Mountains.For your copy click: http://treasuresof.com/BuyBook.aspx

Mini purple paintings at work again….below is a marsh “demo” I did while hosting a Wednesday night pastel class thru the Burke Arts Council.

Above image is 9″ x 12″ entitled “Last Light”

If you are interested  in this you can reach me via my website: rlistudios.com

Sennelier pastels on Art Spectrum colorfix paper

Additional artwork can be viewed on my carousel via HyLit radio.com- Ways to Advertise on this blog-click here

Below is a music montage of my eco art. Click on mini purple marsh painting icon below to view!

Please feel free to share video with your friends. Comments are welcome.

ECO Art of the Carolinas

More landscape images can be found on my website: www.rlistudios.com

ECO ART OF THE CAROLINAS THEME born out of inspiration…..

surfaced with my belief in preserving the beauty and health of the environment- the land. My appreciation of the natural beauty in nature was born in my youth when I admired the mists rising off of the Appalachians and the Blue Ridge and grew from my travels.  I am drawn to paint various landscapes, marshscapes, seascapes often of wild lands and often including water imagery.  My primary subject matter interest began with the ecosystems that represent change between the land and sea, including marsh environments and mangrove forests.  I hope via my website to promote awareness of the dynamics that thrive in these fragile ecosystems.

RLISTUDIOS dedicated to showcasing ECO ART OF THE CAROLINAS, marshscapes and depictions of coastal estuaries, can be found in North Carolina Community Treasures (a 263 page compilation-resource guide aboutNorth Carolina places, the business people who live there, their products and their passions). This hardbound, coffee table book will guide you to some of the most inviting places across the state, from the warm Atlantic shores to the breathtaking Appalachian Mountains.For your copy click: http://treasuresof.com/BuyBook.aspx

Pastel painting resumes!

I have been away from my blog but not too far away from art. Having recently re-located to the piedmont area to oversee my mom’s care plan and care for her, I, have had to re-adjust my schedule and be creative as to ways to incorporate art into my now busier schedule. Days are filled with more travel and the anticipated planning that goes with that. As always, I keep a few books in tow because I frequently find myself in “waiting rooms,” mostly doctors appointments I have to shuffle to between my kids, myself and others. Here are a few books geared towards the artist in yourself:

“WRITING THE ARTIST STATEMENT”- by ARIANNE GOODWIN

And an “affirmative visualization” is in the title of this one – a book by a former CFP- imagine that? 

“The Affluent Artist” by Rick DiBasio…The author has a way of relating with creative types. He speaks our language. 

Yes, I break crayons, I know I am a little different, and yes, I do resonate with the word “artist.” But, yes, I do also read the Wall Street Journal online, and I am a better than average investor BECAUSE of my persnicky “artists” traits- which I would rather think of as “skills.” Artists learn early on that money is a limited resource- you bet. Why not put all that adaptability to good use? Rick’s book is a good resource and a reminder to each of us to check our emotions at the door in the business world, but  trusts your instincts while there. He’ll keep asking you throughout the book, “Psst….do you have this, do you have that?” I personally, have made friends with a CFP, CTA and a lawyer now (I have these for specific work to be done). For more checklist items that will guide you along as you expand your horizons on your creative journey, you can check out his book via his blog at: http://affluentartist.wordpress.com/ 

Now, returning to the ritual…..

PAINT PARTY MARSHSCAPE is a demo exercise I did last night in anticipation of a pm “Paint Party” that is being organized here via BAC (Burke Arts Council). I know we will have a very good time setting aside time to create -which is becoming viewed more and more as a healthy habit in this busy, busy life we have. 

Here is a link about the paint party - http://www.burkearts.org/childart.html

Paint Party Marshscape measures 9″ x 12″

ArtSpectrum paper

Sennelier pastels

If you are interested in this contact me via my website.

email> roselynn@rlistudios.com

web> www.rlistudios.com

blog> www.roselynnrlistudios.wordpress.com

twitter> http://twitter.com/1roselynn

http://www.youtube.com/roselynnrlistudios

Awakening to New Energy

5 x 7 in pastel on wallis- postcard size

24 x 30 in oil on canvas

or as a photo print of the art in either medium

Roselynn Imbleau

This pastel marsh SOLD this weekend in the APS (Applachain Pastel Society) show in Blowing Rock, NC at Kevin and Judi Beck’s Gallery on mainstreet. Additional works are on display until the end of this month, March 22nd. 

I had alot of fun completing this image while attending a plein air workshop that Karen White Chambers taught and hosted at Folly Beach, SC, near Charleston. 

Karen has a 2009 mountain air workshop planned for this year and I highly recommend it; there is something about immersing yourself outside in the elements that studio work cannot give you.

“PALE BLUE MARSH”  above is a really soft image and a fragile symbol of our landscape. It reminds me of calm, light and sunshine –all warm words and images that are evoked via the pastel medium– even with the use of chalky cool colors used in the foreground, meandering through the sloughs and leading to the marshmallow sky. This image not only finds water for me – it holds water, just like the trough depression does for the little critters that live there. 

For more information about the marshes of the lowcountry see http://www.rlistudios.com/wetlands.shtml

For a glimpse into Kevin and Judi’s gallery go to http://www.capehartbeckgallery.com/. 

Any additional question you have feel free to contact me via the portals below. 

Treasures of North Carolina book includes more of Roselynn’s marsh art. 
          

http://www.youtube.com/roselynnrlistudios