Media Releases & Upcoming Events

MEDIA

Tuesday this week was a busy day for me...I had a blog article that featured a workshop that for Howard House staff as part of their professional development program and I was part of a video for the Town of Torbay that was released.

It was a very exciting day for me, and I wanted to share it with you.

You can read the Blog Article HERE.

And you can view the beautiful video HERE. I'm at 00:40 mins in and also later in the background of the pumpkin carving that I lead each year in Torbay.

EVENTS

Please note:
** - I will be present for a portion of the event
** - I will be present for entire event AND painting LIVE at the event

Friday through Sunday, October 23-25
Art Association of NL Fall Exhibition & Sale
Arts & Culture Centre
95 Allandale Road, St. John's
Friday Opening Reception 6-9pm *
Open Sat & Sun 11am-5pm each day

Saturday, October 31
Torbay Community Market
Jack Byrne Arena
7 Kennedy's Brook Drive, Torbay
10am-4pm **

Saturday, November 6-30
38th Annual Garden & Nature Art Exhibition
MUN Botanical Garden
306 Mt. Scio Road, St. John's
10am-3pm daily

Sunday, November 15
Deck the Halls
Holiday Inn
180 Portugal Cove Road, St. John's
10am-5pm **

Hope to see you at an event soon!

Masonic Park Art Project

Very excited and honoured to be one of the artists who took on the challenge to bring some light and art to a local nursing home today. I will be giving one of my favourite original paintings, Newfoundland at Night, to my adopted resident. The evening clouds and the purple sky brings me peace and calm and brings a smile to my face. I'm hoping it will do the same for my new friend. The Masonic Park Art Project will be showcased at Masonic Park, 100 Mount Carson Avenue, Mount Pearl - TODAY Saturday, June 13th from 2pm to 5pm. I look forward to meeting my new friend and those who helped organize this excellent project!

Focus on....Cable Crafts in Heart's Content

I was fortunate enough to be approached in 2013 about displaying my gift items at Cable Crafts, which is located in the Heart's Content Cable Station. Heart's Content is a small community on Trinity Bay located on the Baccalieu Trail on Highway 80 just 1.5 hours from St. John's, NL.

From the Provincial Historic Sites website:

"In July 1866, after nine years and several unsuccessful attempts, the first permanent telegraph cable connecting Europe and North America was hauled ashore at Heart's Content. This little Newfoundland town leaped into the history books and remained a global communications hub for over a century. The cable station opened the world to the outport men and women who worked here and remains a time capsule of the communications technology that connected us all right up to the 1960s.

Heart's Content Cable Station today consists of an 1875 office building and a 1918 extension. Exhibits focus on the history of telegraphy and the role Heart's Content played in the industry. The cable station remained part of the Western Union Inc.'s international cable system until the facility was closed in 1965 after trans-ocean telephone cable and satellite communication made its technology obsolete."

Most items in Cable Crafts are handcrafted by local craftspeople. This year I have several gift items depicting my artwork, including porcelain ornaments, note cards, art reproductions, and art coasters. New for this year, I have painted 3 original paintings that depict not only Heart's Content (the historic lighthouse), but neighbouring communities of Cavendish and Whiteway. These small original paintings are also at Cable Crafts this year.

If you have a chance to drive the Baccalieu trail this summer and drive down the Trinity Bay portion, drop in to Cable Crafts!

Heart's Content Lighthouse

Watercolour

Original and Art Reproductions Available

Cavendish Sheds

Acrylic on Canvas

Original and Art Reproductions Available

Where to Find my Artwork in 2014

I'm pleased to announce the following will have my original artwork and/or gift items on display and for sale: 

•Five Island Gallery in Tors Cove
•House of Diamonds Art in Glovertown
•Picture Frame Gallery in Gander
•Water Street Gallery in St. John's
•Ocean View Gallery in Carbonear
•Cable Crafts in Heart's Content
•DozenODD Gallery in Carbonear
•Dock Art Gallery & Gift Shop in Trinity
•By the Bay Craft Shop & Gallery in Lewisporte
•Big Land Heritage & Framing in Mount Pearl
•Expression Hair Studio in St. John's

A couple of more locations are also being explored for this year. Stay tuned!

I'll also do a short write-up of each location listed above so you can learn a little more about each one!

Spring Showers Bring..... POP-UP AUCTION

It's time for another Pop-Up Art Auction!!!

PLEASE SHARE.

"Spring Showers Bring..." depicts a unique container in which to display your spring tulips...rubber boots! Hopefully, even with the snow still on the ground, this painting will remind you that spring, new flowers, and reasons to wear rubber boots are right around the corner.

This painting is framed in a black float frame.

The minimum starting bid is ONLY $30!!!! The value of the painting is $130.

All you have to do to bid is to add your bid amount in the comment section of this link https://www.facebook.com/BrendaRoweArtwork/posts/626041500811077

All bids must be in minimum increments of $5.

At the end of the auction, the winner will be notified and will have 48 hours to arrange payment with me through PayPal, online interac transfers (EFT), or by VISA/Mastercard.

Shipping charges will be extra. Free delivery in the greater Northeast Avalon NL area.

Auction ends 11:00pm NDT Sunday, April 13th.

Happy Bidding!!!!

Pop-Up Art Auction - March 9 to 16 - "Beauty"

It's time for another Pop-Up Art Auction!!!

"Beauty" is a red tulip painted on a black background. The canvas size is 4" x 7" and is framed in a contemporary black float frame. This tulip truly is a beauty!

The minimum starting bid is ONLY $20!!!!

"Beauty" 4" x 7" Acrylic on Canvas

"Beauty" - framed on wall

"Beauty" - side view showing float frame detail

All you have to do to bid is to add your bid amount in the comment section. Bids will be displayed both on this Blog Post as well as my Facebook Page Post www.facebook.com/BrendaRoweArtwork. All bids must be in minimum increments of $5.

At the end of the auction, the winner will be notified and will have 48 hours to arrange payment with me through PayPal, online interac transfers, or by VISA/Mastercard.

Shipping charges will be extra. Free delivery in the greater Northeast Avalon NL area.

Auction ends 11:00pm NDT Sunday, March 16th.

Happy Bidding!!!!

Pop-Up Art Auctions

As promised...something new, yet not unfamiliar for 2014!

I'm excited to announce pop-up art auctions!

As many of you know, I was very successful in 2013 with an online art auction company. Due to circumstances beyond my control, this online auction venue is not currently available to me or other artists here in NL. So I've decided to take matters into my own hands!

Starting this week, I will be having my own online auctions through my Facebook art page www.facebook.com/BrendaRoweArtwork .

As the name implies, the auctions will be POPPING UP on my Facebook art page. There is no determined schedule, keeping everyone on their toes. However, I will promise the auctions will last at least 7 days each.

There will be a minimum starting bid listed and all you have to do to bid is to add your bid amount in the comment section. At the end of the auction, the winner will be notified and will have 48 hours to arrange payment with me through PayPal, online interac transfers, or by VISA/MasterCard.

I will be offering some of my smaller original artworks to start. It will be a great way to start your original artwork collection, add to an existing collection, or purchase an affordable piece for someone else as a gift.

The first auction will be this week! It could pop-up at any time. And the first auction will also have an added bonus of free shipping as an added incentive!

To be first to know about the auctions, LIKE my Facebook art page www.facebook.com/BrendaRoweArtwork .

Fluid & Form Exhibition

Join me and 27 other female artists living in Newfoundland at the opening event of a diverse multi-media exhibition. The Opening Reception is Friday, January 17th from 6:00-7:30pm at the First Space Gallery located in the Queen Elizabeth II Library at Memorial University. Refreshments will be served and free parking is located in Lot 18.

The exhibition runs from January 17-April 19, 2014.

I have 4 pieces in this exhibition, including my newest painting (still drying if truth be told) "Sunshine".

Come out and view my artwork and the wonderful artwork of 27 other artists! Two of my pieces are below!

"Sunshine" 24" x 30"

Acrylic on Gallery Canvas

"Purple Dreams" 24" x 30"

Acrylic on Canvas Framed

Welcoming 2014 with Sunshine!

Wait...Sunshine? I guess you think I've lost my mind with all of the snow, ice, and power outages we've had here in the past couple of weeks. Nope.....

My first painting of 2014 is of course the unfinished sunflower from my last post of 2013. Well, I finished it today with about 5 minutes to spare before I had to start packing up paintings for an exhibit I'm participating in. No pressure!

So since the painting is so bright, I thought I'd name it Sunshine. Perhaps it is a bit of wishful thinking too that we might get some sunshine if I wish hard enough.

So here is Sunshine....gone off to brighten up others at the Exhibition space. More details to some on that tomorrow.....

"Sunshine" 24" x 30"

Acrylic on Gallery Canvas

"Sunshine" Side View

Last Painting of 2013?

Maybe, maybe not...it might be the last painting of 2013 but gets finished in 2014...it all depends on how much time I have to myself in the next few days.

But the sun came out here today for a little while (in between snowstorms..another scheduled for tomorrow), so I put a nice sunny painting back up on the large easel.

I don't have much done except basecoating in the major shapes yet....But it is certainly a nice bright change from snow, more snow and freezing cold temps!

May have a snow day yet tomorrow from work....so we'll see if any painting gets done then.

This painting is one of the few flowers that I didn't take the photograph of....thanks to my Aunt Michele's friend Shannon who entered this unique view of a sunflower into one of my contests and was kind enough to give me permission to paint it.

Keep checking back to see the progress on this painting. I'll probably need some help naming it as well! Hint hint!

Last Minute Art Gifts! Gift Certificate SALE!

Please SHARE this post. Pop-up Art SALE Continues! 

Gift Certificates - Purchase a $40 gift certificate on or before Dec 23 and receive a second gift certificate of $10 for FREE! 

Gift certificates available in any amount to fit any budget! Can be used for original artwork, art reproductions, art coasters, and Artist Choice Classes and Workshops.

UP TO 75% OFF select Originals, Art Reproductions and Artist Proofs. Prices starting at just $5!

Only a couple of days left before Christmas Eve! Sale ends December 23rd. 

http://brendaroweartwork.com/collections/63743

Fall 2013 Newsletter is Available

Did you know I have a quarterly Newsletter? The most recent edition was released just last week.

In my newsletters you will learn about:

• New Artwork;
• Upcoming Events;
• Art Exhibitions and Sales;
• Contests;
• Workshops; and
• Free Painting Tutorials.

You can check out the Fall Newsletter by clicking HERE.

Signup for future Newsletters so you don't miss anything!

Subscribe now!

New Coasters!!! Special Pricing!

I'd like to introduce the first of my new coasters.

This 4-piece set is "Mom's Favourites" - all 4 coasters are the same artwork.

 

The coasters have a gloss finish on front with black edges and cork backing. Measures 3.75" x 3.75" x 1/8" thick with slightly rounded corners.

 

                  

Packaged ready for gift-giving with gift tag.

I will also be ordering other 4-piece variety sets, which will include 4 different pieces of my artwork in one set. These may include flower, lighthouse, and landscape themes.

I can also custom order a set for you with almost any of my artwork. Please allow 3-4 weeks for production.

Regular price will be $30/set, but for a limited time I'll be offering these at a special introductory price of $25/set. Only until October 31st, 2013.

I can also offer a further discount if ordering more than 2 sets of coasters and/or on shipping - please contact me for details.

Christmas in July SALE - Last Week!

Friendly reminder that my annual Christmas in July SALE is almost over...only 1 week remaining!!!

And don't let the name of the SALE fool you, art is a great anytime gift!
Birthday, anniversary, new job, housewarming, wedding...you name it!

You will find all of the Christmas in July artwork on my website under ARTWORK - CHRISTMAS IN JULY.

This year I am retiring several of my Open Edition Prints and will not be reprinting those artworks. I am offering the last few I have in stock at 50% off the retail price. Several of the originals of these reproductions are sold, so it is your last chance to get your favourite one!

I've also taken a few of my Original Monotypes that have not been offered for sale before now are also being offered for 40% off!

Sale ends July 31st.

304 Canyon Road, Santa Fe, New Mexico - New Artwork

Santa Fe doors are like no doors anywhere else....they are all very unique. Most of the walking tours mention the doors numerous times. It's not anything I can describe, you have to see it to believe it.

My favourite door was at 304 Canyon Road....so I had to eventually paint it!

 

I took some artist license on cleaning up the foliage next to the door so that the focus would be on the door itself.

Many of the doors in Santa Fe and in New Mexico in general, lead to the garden and is not the front door to the house itself, which is the case for this door.

Some other doors I found on Canyon Road.....

    

 

The Grass is Greener

Today only on ArtBomb....The Grass is Greener. Special starting bid price.

Almost everyone knows the saying "The grass is always greener on the other side of the fence", which means that someone's perception of another's circumstances is seen as more desirable than one's own reality. Well this ladybug doesn't think so and is thinking everything is bright and green enough right here! I hope this painting brings enough green to your life everyday and you will be as content as the ladybug and will not need to ponder what lies on the other side of the fence.  

"The Grass is Greener"

30" x 40"

Acrylic on Gallery Canvas

Detailed view of the Ladybug

Annual Christmas in July SALE is Here!!!

It's that time of the year again!!! Christmas in July....my annual SALE! Great for Christmas gifts or any other type of occasion - birthday, anniversary, new job, housewarming, wedding...you name it! Sale ends July 31st...but shop early to get the best selection.

You will find all of the Christmas in July artwork on my website under ARTWORK - CHRISTMAS IN JULY.

This year I am retiring several of my open edition prints and will not be reprinting those artworks. I am offering the last few I have in stock at 50% off the retail price. Several of the originals of these reproductions are sold, so it is your last chance to get your favourite one!

I've also taken a few of my ORIGINAL MONOTYPES that have not been offered for sale before now are also being offered for 40% off!

Here's a sampling of what is available:

"Beckoning" - 2 sizes - 11 remaining

Award-Winning

"Canadian Maple" - Original Monotype - One of a Kind

"Summer in Flatrock" - Small only - 11 remaining

Original Sold

"Grapefruit II" - Original Monotype

"Calla Lily" - 4 remaining

"Canada Lily" - Original Sold

 

"Hint of Yellow" - Giclee print - 8 remaining

Original Sold on ArtBomb

Truly Canadian

Today on ArtBomb is my painting "Truly Canadian" for a special starting bid in honour of Canada Day.

Being Canadian means different things to different people. Here are my musings as to why I painted this one....

"Truly Canadian"

Acrylic - 2011

24" x 36"

In celebration of Canada Day, east coast artist, Brenda Rowe thought this work honoured our Canadian heritage best.

"The Maple Leaf has been a symbol of Canada from as early as 1700. In the 1800's organizations, newspapers, military, coat of arms, and currency all contained the maple leaf. "Maple Leaf Forever" was considered the national song for many decades in the late 1800's and early 1900's. The photo I took of maple leaves in fall on the steps near the courthouse here in St. John's Newfoundland, always make me think of Canada. I always knew I would have to paint this photo. Maple leaves are "Truly Canadian"."

Check out my symbol of Canada today on ArtBomb. And don't forget to remember what Canada means to you this weekend.

Hint of Yellow Original Painting Available for First Time

Today on ArtBomb, "Hint of Yellow" ONE DAY ONLY! Special Pricing!!!

This painting was from a photo I took in a pond, just as you head down towards Flatrock on Wind Gap Road. I was on my way to take photos for "Summer in Flatrock" commission. The frogs were in full singing voice, yet we could not see even one.

There was also a duck and her brood further out in the pond, but I only had eyes for the lilypads. I've always loved lily pads, especially the yellow ones that are most common here in Newfoundland.

So I needed a large painting for my front entrance of the house and thought this would be perfect! After many hours of painting, the lilypads were completed. I chose a gallery canvas (my first of many gallery canvases) as I wanted to paint around the edges (which is uncommon, but I love to do it on all of my gallery canvases).

I had no intention of selling "Hint of Yellow" (shout out to my sis-in-law Lisa for naming this one). But Teri of ArtBomb loved it so much, she convinced me to let it come out of my private collection just for ArtBomb.

Check out "Hint of Yellow" TODAY ONLY on ArtBomb. And I'm excited to announce I've got another painting with ArtBomb on June 27th....stay tuned!

New Contest for Mom's Favourites

In honour of my newest Limited Edition print, "Mom's Favourites", I will be holding a contest on Facebook and Twitter.

On Facebook, all you have to do is Like AND Share my art-related posts. Or you can Like my Facebook Page for Brenda Rowe Artworks.

And all you have to do on Twitter, is re-tweet my tweets OR use @PainterGalRowe in your tweets. Or you can Follow me on Twitter.

SIMPLE!

"Mom's Favourites"

Artist Proof 8" x 8"

Every time you Like AND Share my Facebook post and/or Re-tweet my tweet and use @PainterGalRowe, you will be entered to win. And when you Like Brenda Rowe Artworks or Follow @PainterGalRowe on Twitter, you will also be entered to win.

You can also subscribe to my Newsletter to enter the contest as well.

And what do you win? The Artist Proof of "Mom's Favourites" which is 8.5" x 8.5". One of a kind!!! Valued at $30.

Contest ends June 30th, 2013. Good luck!