What if you only had one month to live?

If you had one month to live, what would you talk about if someone asked to interview you? What message would you leave behind? In this touching 8-minute video, Greta Brenman, who passed away on June 18th, shares her feelings about life and the guidance of her teacher, Maharaji. I hope you get a chance to pause for a few moments and consider Greta's words and the sweet feeling behind her words. None of us know how long we have left here. Let's enjoy each day to the fullest -- one breath at a time.


http://theypi।net/video.php?id=88

Greta on Maharaji & his Knowledge, about a month before she died

Holiday Specials Abound - Even in the Art World

There are many many offers on the internet this holiday, but in your flurry to fill your basket with the latest technological gadget, don't forget all those starving artists. Support your local artistic talent by purchasing an original piece of art for your loved ones this holiday. Can't afford an original, email the artist, make an offer, you may be surprised. Prints are also an affordable option, your favorite artist may make one available to you.

Here's a pointsettia for the holidays

Prem Rawat is 51 today! Happy Birthday Maharaji!

Celebrate Life! Live, Love, and Let Live.

To learn more about Prem Rawat, and his life's work, check out this video of his message to the Italian Senate in 2007, Peace - A Message without Boundaries.

http://theypi.net/video.php?id=12

पास, अ Boundaries

पास, अ मेसेज विथौत बौन्दरिएस
इ दोन'टी क्नोव वही थिस इस ट्रांस्लातिंग तो हिन्दी
प्रेम रावत इस ५१ येअर्स ओल्ड टुडे!
व्हो इस प्रेम रावत?
व्यू थिस विडियो, पास, अ मेसेज विथौत बौन्दरिएस

http://theypi।net/video.php?id=12

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/

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

http://cpaps.org/navpages/Exhibits.html

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.

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

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.

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

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

So Simple our Complicated Minds Cannot Conceive - Peace, it needs to be FELT

This painting just finished titled King of the Coop was sold today, and I am sorry that I only have this poor photo to show for it.


New art in the making - thinking about the "hot is cool" theme - what do you think?



My friend sent me a link to peace.tv and I found this short video of Prem Rawat speaking on the topic of peace. Enjoy.



See more videos at Peace.TV

up to the minute news

My 'newest' creation, I started this in May at the Salmon River with my friend Diane Stone, it took me a while to get around to finishing it, my largest oil painting is 16x20 inches.

I will be at Frame Dimensions for their West Hartford Days Fri and Sat July 11 and 12.

new paintings by B.Rossitto

I've been trying to get some new paintings ready for a show at Jerram Winery in August, so I haven't been posting too much lately, so here are my latest works hot off the easel. I added some more color to the sky and some more details, and my signature.

Did you ever feel desperate for peace?

I would love to share this video with you, if you have ever felt desperate for peace, or just would like to find out how to get in touch with that feeling WHEN YOU WANT TO, then check out Prem Rawat's videos.

I have been studying with him for a very long time, and I have found that he is always genuine, always sincere, and he has been working non-stop for peace since he was a little boy.

Here it is "http://www.wordsofpeace.org/video.htm"

Facebook "Causes" Raising Funds for Starving in Haiti

I am so proud to know Prem Rawat, he keeps impressing me with his kindness, generosity and passion for spreading peace and other humanitarian efforts. Please help me spread this message

Discovering Peace in Albany NY

Wow, I just got back from a 2 day event in Albany NY. Prem Rawat spoke in the Palace Theatre. I am so very happy to have him come to my part of the country. He is so busy traveling the globe, spreading his words of peace, he hasn't been in this vicinity in years. As always, he reminds me of the simple beauty of my existence, and the simple miracle of my breath. The key to fullfillment is so easy and simple that I often overlook it or take it for granted. Thank you Maharaji!

If you would like a free DVD or information on Words Of Peace, go to www.wordsofpeace.org .

On another note, I posted some of my favorite images here


by brglast

Silver Award Winner!

My website received the Artmajeur Silver Award 2008. Check it out at

http://www.artmajeur.com/brossitto/

Here is my newest creation, it is after Ralph Acosta from his Wet and Wild watercolor workshop.

Hot off the Easel

Here is a lovely painting of the barn across the street from Glastonbury Art Guild painted Friday May 23, I may want to do a few more finishing touches, what do you think?

Purchase my Fine Art Prints Online - One Stop Shopping

http://www.fineartamerica.com/pressreleases/brossitto-takes-home-the-art-emporium-award-from-madison-art-society-show.html

Repast - A Madison Art Society Winner!

Art For Nature's Sake!

Check out this great art fair on May 17 and 18 at the Glastonbury Audubon Society, proceeds from the sales at this event will be used to preserve the natural habitat, and to educate.

It's Friday yyyyy!

Well another week just went past, can you believe it? The big hit of the week, I saw a painting demonstration by Jim DeCeasere at the East Hampton Art Association that was very entertaining. See the result here.

I went to see the Fine Art and Flowers Exhibit, but missed most of it, my favorite?

If Life Was A Canvas -- Would You Paint?

Five Paintings For Submission

I'm adding some of my images to my Blog for submission to art contest. Feel free to comment.

These images are copyrighted and cannot be used or duplicated without permission from the artist.

Roasting Chestnuts in the Square
copyright B. Rossitto, 2007

Impressions of Main Street, Old Wethersfield

Copyright B. Rossitto 2006

Artist in the Garden,

copyright 2006 B.Rossitto

Rocky Shore, Salmon River

copyright 2007 B. Rossitto

Chase the Chill Away

Copyright 2006 B.Rossitto

A Day at the New Britian Museum For American Art

I had a great day today with my niece Alessia 7 yrs.

I took her to a painting class with artist Shauna Shane.

And she painted a carousel horse (first day). Tomorrow she will add color.

Busy Doing Nothing (much)

Well, it's been a busy week, but I don't know what I've done. Haven't done any painting, but did take some photos of my garden. They're up!

And watched some videos on UTube, trying to make some of

my own, but I've got a lot to learn! This one is from boothsteve

New Item available - Grizwold Gardens View From the River Print

I joined yet another artist site, Fine Art America where you can order some of my original art works as an economical fine art print,

http://fineartamerica.com/profiles/barbara-rossitto.html?tab=artwork

Support Colchester Land Trust

Colchester Land Trust is having a fine art auction to raise money to purchase land for the trust. Land owned by the trust will not be developed, but remain in its natural state. The Salmon River and Comstock bridge are some well known places that are part of the trust. I have submitted my 'plein air' watercolor painting of the Salmon River on the opening day of the fishing season 2007.

My painting "Salmon River Spring" is part of the auction.

http://www.colchesterlandtrust.org/pages/SalmonRiverSpring.html

My friend Diane Stone also has a painting in the auction.

http://www.colchesterlandtrust.org/pages/WinterReflection.html

Wow I finally got my blog unlocked!

I'm so happy that I finally got my blog unlocked! I want you to check out my gallery at artmajeur.

http://www.artmajeur.com/?go=artworks/display_mini_gallery&image_id=2720021&login=brossitto

My new artwork posts today

http://www.artmajeur.com/?go=artworks/display_mini_gallery&mini_gallery_id=1198013&login=brossitto&image_id=2759897&artist_id=112501

http://www.artmajeur.com/?go=artworks/display_mini_gallery&mini_gallery_id=1198013&login=brossitto&image_id=2759913&artist_id=112501

oil paintings from my winter session

Soleilfire - Painting for Peace

Soleilfire - Painting for Peace

Some of my favorite people are:

Prem Rawat http://www.tprf.org/

http://www.wordpaint.com/

http://www.wordsofpeace.org/


My website http://soleilfire.mosaicglobe.com/gallery/4896

I have been having fun at www.wetcanvas.com fun forum for artists

Just found this great website where Words of Peace is On Demand! Check it out!

http://www.denveropenmedia.org/node/3768