Wishing you a very Merry Christmas!

Yes I said it!  MERRY CHRISTMAS!  This is a painting of mine from a few years ago, and it is a Christmas Tree!!  :)  Be well, be creative!  Tj.

VOX out of the BOX!

Day of the Dead at VOX and Rose Brush Studio!

So much coming up!

One week from today, the Capital Artists' Studio Tour is coming to my studio!  I am excited and anxious all at the same time.  Am I ready?  I don't know... much to do between now and then.  Weeeeee.....  Here is the postcard, hope you can come by!

I am going up to Art Ranch later September to paint a wine barrel for a project coming soon! 

In October I am participating in a fund raiser for the California Delta Chambers of Commerce & Visitors Bureau.  The Delta Wine & Art Faire.  For more information and tickets go to their website here. 

And then in October for Second Saturday, Rose Brush Studio is celebrating Day of the Dead!  Much more info to come!!  Be well... Tj.

Capital Artists' Studio Tour is coming!

Getting really excited and anxious!  The tour is coming, the tour is coming, to MY studio!!  Rose Brush Studio, 1818 11th Street, Sacramento!  You can download a CAST guide or find out where to pick up a copy on the CAST website!

My alter ego... or something!

I am married to a musician, and have often thought how fun it would be to be on stage, playing music.  Well, about a year ago I took up the Zydeco Rubboard.  Zydeco music is so fun!  Last night The Bayou Boys, one of the bands my hubby plays with played at the Sonoma County Fair.  A nice little fair.  For the last few months, if I tag along for a gig, I get to get up and play with them.  Here we are last night.  So fun.  Yup that is me sitting and scratchin, second from right!  Just love to watch the kids dance.  There were lots more as the evening went on.  Be well!  Tj.

Creating art!

I attended a mini high school reunion.  6 of us girls, some who I hadn't seen in way too many years.  My dear friend Carolee hosted at her house and asked me if I would teach a little art class.  Hum... I had never done any art instruction before, but yea what the heck, I'll give it a try!  So I prepared by doing one little painting that I thought would be kind of easy to walk someone through.  Now understand, some of these ladies had not done any kind of painting since maybe grade school... or maybe finger painting with grandkids.  At first they were pretty reluctant, didn't think they could do it.  But they did, and pretty darn good too if you ask me!  

What a fun day!!  Love you ladies!  Be well... Tj. 

The Virtual Paintout Challenge

I completed this piece as part of an artist challenge, The Virtual Paintout.  Monthly a city or village is chosen from somewhere in the world. Artists google map virtually walk the city and choose a scene to paint.  Strolling about looking for that perfect place to put to canvas is really fun! This month we were in Jerusalem.

Old Town Arch, acrylic on 20x20 gallery wrap canvas sides painted black.

Go to the Google map view of the street view I used.

Be well, be creative! Tj. 

I really should be posting more!

I have new art to share!  Really should keep my blog more up to date, here is a catch up!!   Be well... Tj.

Lizzy   acrylic on 24x18 gallery wrap canvas sides painted black.

Mom Love in any language  acrylic on 12x12 gallery wrap canvas for mom's day!

Moonbathing  acrylic on 12x24 gallery wrap canvas 

Moosetash acrylic on 24x12 gallery wrap canvas

Party Ready  acrylic on 6x6 gallery wrap canvas

Supermom  acrylic on 30x24 gallery wrap canvas  for all the supermoms out there!

First piece from Rose Brush Studio!

I completed this piece as part of an artist challenge, The Virtual Paintout. Every month a different city or village is chosen from somewhere in the world. Artists google map virtually walk the city and choose a scene to paint. I find it very interesting strolling about looking for that perfect place to put to canvas! This month we were in St Petersburg Russia. I found this apartment complex that was full of life!

Russian Apartment, acrylic on 12x12 gallery wrap canvas sides painted black.

Go to the Google map view of the actual apartment used.

Be well, be creative! Tj.

Second Saturday!!!

It's Second Saturday! I will be in my studio today from 4 to 9, if you are in the Sacramento area stop on in! I have some giveaway domino pins for tonight, limited supply, image below. See you there...

be well, be creative!! Tj. Rose Brush Studio 1818 11th Street, Sacramento.

I am so excited!

I am happy to tell everyone I have my very own little studio! Rose Brush Studio inside VOX Sacramento. Come by on Second Saturday and check it out!!

Happy Heart!

Acrylic on 12x12 canvas

Our Lady of Guadalupe

Acrylic on 18x20 gallery wrap canvas, sides painted black, glossy varnish. Being shown January 2012 Second Saturday show at VOX Sacramento.