Monday, November 17, 2008

Shhh... Secret Holiday Print Sale at Fine Art America.com

Just in time for the Holidays, I've reduced the prices on my prints at Fineartamerica.com Get them now while the low prices prevail.

Always, you can contact the artist to negotiate prices, sizes, printing on other media (tshirts, postcards, notecards, holiday cards, etc.)

Hurry in for this Just in Time Sale of the Year! http://barbara-rossitto.fineartamerica.com/

Tuesday, November 4, 2008

Connecticut Plein Air Painters - Members Show


Well, I made the cut! This is a very competitive show, many excellent Connecticut artists are participating in this show, and I hope that you can take the time to see it.


CONNECTICUT PLEIN AIR PAINTER'S SOCIETY
2008 ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP EXHIBITION

November 7, 2008 – January 31, 2009
at
The Gallery at Hartford Fine Art

Please join us at the Opening Reception & Awards Presentation
Friday, November 7, 2008, 6 – 8PM
80 Pitkin Street, East Hartford, CT 06108
(860) 528-1409
Gallery Hours: Monday-Friday 9:30-5:30, Saturday: 9:30-3:00

Monday, October 27, 2008

Shaggy Pair Graces the Walls of Lyme Art Association


The Shaggy Pair, This one was painted for the Essex Art Association "Pairs" show. Two Highland Cattle resting under a old willow tree by a pond at Toplands Farm in Roxbury, CT. I snapped a photo at the Plein Air Painter's paintout, and painted this one at home. It was part of the Essex, and was selected for the Landscape Invitational Exhibit at Lyme Art Association in Old Lyme CT.

Saturday, October 25, 2008

Watercolor Magic - Northeast Watercolor Society International Show


Oct 26 2008 2pm is the opening of the NorthEast Watercolor Society show in Kent, CT. I am very proud to have my art chosen for this event. http://www.northeastws.com/


October 26 - Opening reception and awards presentation, 2 PM to 4 PM
November 9 - End of exhibit, luncheon and removal of work, 10 AM to 4 P

Friday, August 29, 2008

Art in the News!

Wednesday, August 27, 2008
MAS Members Showing Around the State and Around the World

MAS Members Jan Blencowe, Barbara Rossitto, Maggie Dean and Joan McPherson have all had paintings juried into the Connecticut Plein Air Painters show at the Silo Gallery, Hunt Hill Farm, New Milford. The show was judged by Gregory James Mullen owner of the Gregory James Gallery. Opening reception is Saturday, Aug. 3oth, 3-5pm. The show runs through Oct. 19th. Silo Gallery is located at 44 Upland Rd., New Milford, CT


B.Rossitto, had a painting accepted into the North East Watercolor Society show at The Gallery at the Kent Art Association, Main Street(RT 7), Kent, CT.
Opening reception October 26 from 2-4, The show closes on Nov 9.


She is exhibiting at Essex Art Association "Peace - If I could change the world" exhibit which opens Friday Aug 29. Update - she received an award at this show for her photography.

Barbara received an award for "Sunny Day at the Norwich Marina" from the Essex Art Association "Hot is Cool" show (show is over, August 2008).

She is also having a one woman show at Jerram Winery, 535 Town Hill Rd., New Hartford, CT. The show is thru labor day.

Saturday, August 2, 2008

Award Winner at Essex Art Association



Took home an award for Sunny Day at the Norwich Marina from the Essex Art Association Hot is Cool show. The colors were real bright on this sunny day. I started it plein air with Jackie White, and finished up at home.

New show - If I could change the world.... hmmm. That's a topic I could really get into. Wait and see what I create

Saturday, July 26, 2008



New Paintings By B. Rossitto on display at Jerram Winery for the month of August 2008

Dates : 2008 August 04 - 2008 September 05
• Address : 535 Town Hill Rd, New Hartford, CT,
• Title : Jerram Winery
• Description : B.Rossitto will be displaying her new artwork, watercolors and oils. The artist enjoys painting on location when possible, these 'daycations' allow the artist to get in touch with her spirit, relax and enjoy the beauty of nature. Her paintings capture the feeling of the place.

Jerram will be having 'tastings' of their new wines, and there will be new artwork to view and purchase. The 'grapes' tshirt will be available for $22. Mention that you saw this on artmajeur and you will receive a 15% discount!

• Expo link : http://www.jerramwinery.com/winery.htm