I have the Italian news roaring in the background with some nothern piemontese woman rolling her r's and making me mad. For lack of time to get the remote to change this atrocity, I can but only get a glimpse through the kitchen door window, of the grey gloomy afternoon, showing signs of little snow flakes, lazily falling down. Not the kind of snow that will "stick" to the ground. I read on Mikki's Facebook page that signs of a serious storm are heading her way. She lives in VA Beach. Whatever happens to her, inevitably happens to us up here in Montreal, Canada hours later. Reminants of violent weather.
I am currently working on my website. For failure of finding a reliable individual to FINISH my websites, both my art one and the jewelry one- I took matters into my own hands. Why not? I do everything else. No matter how slowly it comes along, it will get done. That is what counts.
People are asking me, "So Rose, when is the next BIG show?" I just ponder over this question and can't even respond like when peanut butter makes your palette stick so much you can't even open your mouth if you tried. Hmmm...good question. I am not committing to any show right now. It's that time of an artist's life, where I feel I need to find myself again. Yes yes...self-destructive mode, brooding.... suffer in silence time. Nah. Just a time where changes have to develope and the body and mind require a time of reflection and peace. A time to just "catch up". I am entitled to it, that is what I tell myself to justify it. After all, the last two years have been nothing short of hellish. So why not? I am taking a leave of absence from everything.
Goodbye world... I will see you all soon :)
Friday, February 24, 2012
Saturday, February 4, 2012
Reborn
This is the second time I am rewriting this post. I understand how a writer will have to take extreme measures to ensure compelete and utter solitude from any possible distraction. With a blink of an eye, I lost an hour of deep and profound thoughts I shall never retrieve sadly.
It has been a long time since I have blogged. For my art, for my jewelry, life or other. Sometimes, people need a break from their lives in order to be reborn. Some people take vacations, some think suicide is a solution, others turn to addictive substances. I turned to books. Getting lost in a good book quickly makes you forget. Then again, when life throws you lemons as they say...make lemonade- and share it.
That is what I am doing. Hello world! Yes world...I am alive and well.
So someone has rattled me good and woken me up from the deep deep sleep I was in in life. Makes me realize that there are still humans left on this planet. If I were to be reborn, I would not change much and would still want to be me. Sure a few minor changes would be acceptable. And it comes down to being grateful. Here is my two cents. If you are grateful, for whatever reason, the weather, your health, that piece of bread everyday, you wake up content in life. No amount of money, or materialistic things can bring that wonder to you- that feeling of happiness, bliss. It can be as simple as a hello from someone unexpectedly. That is the root of my happiness which branches out and hopefully touches everyone I know. Being grateful. A humble thing really.
Thanks J for waking me up. You are a hidden human alien hybrid maybe lol, that magically popped into my life and shook it all up. I needed it. Mikki, you too are one special kind of human breed that is my long lost clone.
Time for new concepts and artisitic challenges me thinks...
It has been a long time since I have blogged. For my art, for my jewelry, life or other. Sometimes, people need a break from their lives in order to be reborn. Some people take vacations, some think suicide is a solution, others turn to addictive substances. I turned to books. Getting lost in a good book quickly makes you forget. Then again, when life throws you lemons as they say...make lemonade- and share it.
That is what I am doing. Hello world! Yes world...I am alive and well.
So someone has rattled me good and woken me up from the deep deep sleep I was in in life. Makes me realize that there are still humans left on this planet. If I were to be reborn, I would not change much and would still want to be me. Sure a few minor changes would be acceptable. And it comes down to being grateful. Here is my two cents. If you are grateful, for whatever reason, the weather, your health, that piece of bread everyday, you wake up content in life. No amount of money, or materialistic things can bring that wonder to you- that feeling of happiness, bliss. It can be as simple as a hello from someone unexpectedly. That is the root of my happiness which branches out and hopefully touches everyone I know. Being grateful. A humble thing really.
Thanks J for waking me up. You are a hidden human alien hybrid maybe lol, that magically popped into my life and shook it all up. I needed it. Mikki, you too are one special kind of human breed that is my long lost clone.
Time for new concepts and artisitic challenges me thinks...
Saturday, December 11, 2010
Custard Maple Donut painting for sale on Ebay
For your Consideration:
Tim Horton's Maple Donut
oil on panel
6" x 6"
2009
CLICK HERE TO BID:
http://cgi.ebay.ca/COSENTINO-ART-Painting-A-Day-Oil-6-x-6-Maple-Donut-/350422179830?pt=Art_Paintings&hash=item5196ca1ff6
Tim Horton's Maple Donut
oil on panel
6" x 6"
2009
CLICK HERE TO BID:
http://cgi.ebay.ca/COSENTINO-ART-Painting-A-Day-Oil-6-x-6-Maple-Donut-/350422179830?pt=Art_Paintings&hash=item5196ca1ff6
Painting a Day , Strawberries on Ebay
For your consideration:
Strawberries and a Half
oil on panel
6" x 6"
2008
Click here to bid!
Friday, December 10, 2010
Oiseau Bleu shop in Montreal
Today I met a friend, and we went to Oiseau Bleu in Montreal. This shop is independant, and has a bit of everything from crafting to knitting, painting and sculpting. We browsed around for a long time, and I was surprised to find a new line of many trends artists have created over the past 4 years. I remember going crazy trying to buy scrabble tiles, and there they were. For $5 cheaper than what I purchased them originally. Next, I found miniature artist cards, precut and packaged in many textures and papers by Strathmore. Including the collectable plastic sleeves to protect them! Totally shocked, because I was buying large sheets of paper and cutting them myself (which is perfectly fine), only I was wasting time and paper trying to get them ultra perfect and no bends. These collector cards, created by artists a few years back, are an addicitive creation for artists, and addictive for collectors. You cannot just buy one and stop. Basically the artists create one work a day, and sell them on Ebay or other online shops. I have seen some fetch over $500 USD. So I bought them and will probably work my ideas into them, mini paintings or watercolors :)
Then...since I also make jewelery, I was shocked to see what they had added in their inventory. I bought my long awaited bench block. Weights a ton sooo I could not order it online. Finally will be able to make my original jewerly tags for my pieces! It adds that personal touch to them, and makes them more original.
We then hit the Value Village in hopes of finding treasures to use for our creations. Thanks Value Village- you are a blessing and indispensable to artists everywhere! Secondhand stores are amazing for artists, you always come out with some sort of inspiration. Some people I know don't get it- but you are not sometimes there to "shop" but to get inspired. It will happen that you will find that Gucci purse hidden somewhere that u just cannot put down especially since it is priced 9.99, but plenty of objects to paint, or craft with are available, and neat appliances like hotplates and kettles for the artist's kitchen experiments. My friend was extremely happy with everything she bought. She will now begin creating her one of a kind jewelery pieces which I cannot wait to see. It's fun to see where someone begins and ends with a piece no matter what medium. I will continue building my inventory so I can soon post them in my Etsy shop!
I will post them here as well.
Now back to my pork chops a la bourgignon in the oven...
Then...since I also make jewelery, I was shocked to see what they had added in their inventory. I bought my long awaited bench block. Weights a ton sooo I could not order it online. Finally will be able to make my original jewerly tags for my pieces! It adds that personal touch to them, and makes them more original.
We then hit the Value Village in hopes of finding treasures to use for our creations. Thanks Value Village- you are a blessing and indispensable to artists everywhere! Secondhand stores are amazing for artists, you always come out with some sort of inspiration. Some people I know don't get it- but you are not sometimes there to "shop" but to get inspired. It will happen that you will find that Gucci purse hidden somewhere that u just cannot put down especially since it is priced 9.99, but plenty of objects to paint, or craft with are available, and neat appliances like hotplates and kettles for the artist's kitchen experiments. My friend was extremely happy with everything she bought. She will now begin creating her one of a kind jewelery pieces which I cannot wait to see. It's fun to see where someone begins and ends with a piece no matter what medium. I will continue building my inventory so I can soon post them in my Etsy shop!
I will post them here as well.
Now back to my pork chops a la bourgignon in the oven...
Monday, November 29, 2010
It's been a long time!
Hello fellow Artists and art collectors!
I have been extremely busy and have forgotten all about myself in the process. My painting took a rest, but I am getting back in action and will be posting here soon! New works and videos :) I purchased a videocam with the scope of filming my brush doing it's magic on the canvas. I CANNOT wait to test the cam on some daily paintings!
2010 is coming to end, and it has been a difficult and challenging year. Disappointments in life become a notch in the soul that either depress you further or they motivate you in ways to push you to resurrect into greatness, even if you don't know it.
I ask my readers one thing. There is nothing worst for an artist, than losing your creative juices and motivation. All of you out there who are suffering, or have personal issues or other...set it aside for one moment, and think about one good thing, just one simple thing. Your favorite color, a favorite food. Something that will crack a smile on your face. An old baseball card, a doll. I am thinking of my scratch-n-sniff stickers I used to collect right now...sigh. It takes just one good thing to set in motion a chain of other good emotions kicking in and before you know it, you will be painting or scultping or taking the best picture of your life.
If you want to get your juices back physically you can go running or you can always take a pillow and stab it to death, that can also work too :) make sure you stick the reference picture of what is frustrating you on the pillow such as your credit card bill, that helps too. Don't stab yourself in the process though or you won't be creating much after you have released your frustrations!
I bid you all good night, and I look forward to future comments on my upcoming works!
"Every tree needs a friend" we know Bob, we definitely know that.
I have been extremely busy and have forgotten all about myself in the process. My painting took a rest, but I am getting back in action and will be posting here soon! New works and videos :) I purchased a videocam with the scope of filming my brush doing it's magic on the canvas. I CANNOT wait to test the cam on some daily paintings!
2010 is coming to end, and it has been a difficult and challenging year. Disappointments in life become a notch in the soul that either depress you further or they motivate you in ways to push you to resurrect into greatness, even if you don't know it.
I ask my readers one thing. There is nothing worst for an artist, than losing your creative juices and motivation. All of you out there who are suffering, or have personal issues or other...set it aside for one moment, and think about one good thing, just one simple thing. Your favorite color, a favorite food. Something that will crack a smile on your face. An old baseball card, a doll. I am thinking of my scratch-n-sniff stickers I used to collect right now...sigh. It takes just one good thing to set in motion a chain of other good emotions kicking in and before you know it, you will be painting or scultping or taking the best picture of your life.
If you want to get your juices back physically you can go running or you can always take a pillow and stab it to death, that can also work too :) make sure you stick the reference picture of what is frustrating you on the pillow such as your credit card bill, that helps too. Don't stab yourself in the process though or you won't be creating much after you have released your frustrations!
I bid you all good night, and I look forward to future comments on my upcoming works!
"Every tree needs a friend" we know Bob, we definitely know that.
Monday, March 2, 2009
Friday, February 20, 2009
Tim Horton's Maple Custard Donut
for your consideration...
Butter Maple Custard donust from Tim Horton's
oil on canvas board
6" x 6"
February 17, 2009
CLICK HERE TO BID
Butter Maple Custard donust from Tim Horton's
oil on canvas board
6" x 6"
February 17, 2009
CLICK HERE TO BID
Canadian landscape painting a day
For your consideration...
Signed: yes
COA: YES! & autographed card included
framed: NO
Varnished: no
Category: landscape / expressionism
Title: "Lachine Canal View in Montreal Island"
Medium: oil on canvas board
Dimensions: 6" x 6"
Date: June 2, 2008
CLICK HERE TO BID
Signed: yes
COA: YES! & autographed card included
framed: NO
Varnished: no
Category: landscape / expressionism
Title: "Lachine Canal View in Montreal Island"
Medium: oil on canvas board
Dimensions: 6" x 6"
Date: June 2, 2008
CLICK HERE TO BID
SOLD! Peanut Butter on toast painting a day
SOLD
CERTIFICATE OF AUTHENTICITY: YES
CATEGORY: still life / food
VARNISHED: yes
DATE: February 18, 2008
TITLE: "Peanut Butter Toast for Breakfast No.2"
DIMENSIONS: 5" x 7"
MEDIUM: oil on canvas
Framed: No
Pearly Buttercream resin cupcake with glitter
for your consideration...SIGNED: Cosentino, '08
CERTIFICATE OF AUTHENTICITY: YES
CATEGORY: still life
VARNISHED: YES RESIN & Glitter
DATE: February 21, 2008
TITLE: "Pearly Buttercream Cupcake"
DIMENSIONS: 6" x 6"
MEDIUM: acrylic and resin on canvas
Framed: No
Thursday, February 12, 2009
Sunday, December 14, 2008
I am in a new treasury on Etsy!
This work was selected to be in this wonderful
Treasury on Etsy! It would make the perfect gift for someone with everything. A nice addition to an art collection or someone starting to collect!
Strawberry and a half
oil on panel
6``x 6``
2008
$125 a steal!
http://www.etsy.com/treasury_list.php?room_id=26772
Treasury on Etsy! It would make the perfect gift for someone with everything. A nice addition to an art collection or someone starting to collect!
Strawberry and a half
oil on panel
6``x 6``
2008
$125 a steal!
http://www.etsy.com/treasury_list.php?room_id=26772
Thursday, December 11, 2008
SOLD! Vintage Marble No.2 Print via ETSY
SOLD TO P. BARTUNEK, AR, USA
Print no. 1 of 100
Limited Edition
"Vintage marble No.1"
8.5" x 11"
archival ink on paper
Comes with COA
Sold on: December 5th, 2008
Join my BUY AND REPLACE Thread on ETSY !!!
Join my (BNR) BUY AND REPLACE thread on etsy and get more sales!
http://www.etsy.com/forums_thread.php?thread_id=5951849
www.CosentinoFineArt.etsy.com
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Tuesday, November 18, 2008
Another Scrabble Art Pendant giveaway NO.2!
Hello all! I am excited to to have another contest! mention me in your Blog (link to my etsy shop CosentinoFineArt.etsy.com), and send me your name.
I will draw the lucky winner on December 14th. The prize has a retail value of $24.95 and comes with gift bag and certificate of authenticity! Shipping is on me as well!
Come on get going!
you will get something of the sorts!
Friday, November 7, 2008
SOLD! Success at Collective Visions Charity Exhibition!
SOLD!
to J. Walker, Montreal, Canada
The show yesterday was great! Lots of great artists, guests and the works...fabulous!
I am excited to say that 2 of my works thus far are SOLD! here there are. I will eventually upload pics from the show.
I am excited to say that 2 of my works thus far are SOLD! here there are. I will eventually upload pics from the show.
Wednesday, November 5, 2008
Charity Exhibition at McClure Gallery Nov.5 -15
Collective Visions 2008
featuring the artworks of
Rosemary Lucy Cosentino
&
other works by well known and emerging artists
Gala Art Sale and Exhibition Charity Event
Thursday, November 6th, 2008 at 6pm
Come and join us for
*exciting auction items
*good food,wine and company
*affordable prices & no taxes!
Tickets: $30
Preview: Wed-Thurs. November 5 & 6 from 12-6pm
Exhibition: November 5-15, 2008
McClure Gallery
Visual Arts Centre
350 Victoria Avenue, Westmount
For tickets: 514.488.9558
Gallery Hours
Tuesday to Friday: 12:00 - 6:00 pm
Saturday: 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Monday, October 6, 2008
Congratulations to the Winner of my Art Pendant!
Congratulations to Evie Abat from California USA, for entering and winning in my Art pendant give-a-way! Your art pendant will be nice wrapped and shipped to you shortly.
Thanks to all who entered and stay posted for more art give-a-ways!
Cheers!
Rosemary
Thanks to all who entered and stay posted for more art give-a-ways!
Cheers!
Rosemary
Sunday, September 14, 2008
LAST DAY TO ENTER FOR YOUR CHANCE AT A FREE ART PENDANT!
Ok, people...
this is your last day to enter your name and email for a chance at winning one of my pendants. I will draw one tomorrow evening at 9pm my time.
hurry hurry!
this is your last day to enter your name and email for a chance at winning one of my pendants. I will draw one tomorrow evening at 9pm my time.
hurry hurry!
Thursday, August 28, 2008
Art pendant Give Away!
Ok people,
I am having a draw for one of my art pendants. send me your emails and I will draw one on September 15th.
I have not decided which pendant yet. I will keep you posted!
SO SEND YOUR EMAILS TO ME NOW!!!!
I am having a draw for one of my art pendants. send me your emails and I will draw one on September 15th.
I have not decided which pendant yet. I will keep you posted!
SO SEND YOUR EMAILS TO ME NOW!!!!
Monday, August 18, 2008
Cupcake in ETSY treasury
Here is an ETSY treasury I finally got to make! Enjoy!
This painting is SOLD but prints no. 3-100 are available for $20 each in my ETSY shop.
ETSY KABOOM TREASURY
This painting is SOLD but prints no. 3-100 are available for $20 each in my ETSY shop.
ETSY KABOOM TREASURY
Thursday, August 14, 2008
ETSY FRONT PAGE TREASURY! Once again!
CLICK HERE to see it: http://www.etsy.com/treasury_list.php?room_id=1280DATE: 2003
TITLE: "Resting Ground"
DIMENSIONS: "5 x "7 x 2"
MEDIUM: oil and encaustic on wood gallery panel
BUY NOW via email: studio.cosentino@sympatico.ca
TITLE: "Resting Ground"
DIMENSIONS: "5 x "7 x 2"
MEDIUM: oil and encaustic on wood gallery panel
BUY NOW via email: studio.cosentino@sympatico.ca
Thursday, August 7, 2008
Sunday, August 3, 2008
Yet another one of my paintings is in a treasury on ETSY!!!
It's either never or all at once! YAYE!
CLICK HERE
It's either never or all at once! YAYE!
CLICK HERE
Tuesday, July 29, 2008
Tons of new ART pendants now available with my artwork
Please visit my Etsy shop for my new efforts in making requests for art pendants possible. I will be listing new ones everyday all week! I have almost 100 done and more on the way. Special orders are being accepted as well. Prices range from $8 to $20 and they come with certificate of authenticity, are hand signed, handmade and come tagged and with a blue satin ribbon!
Enjoy!
Enjoy!
Monday, July 14, 2008
PB & J Painting featured here!
Amazingly enough, this painting of mine is being featured on a Peanut Butter dedicated website! Check it out is so yummy!!! There is even peanut butter sandwich soap makers out there!http://thepeanutbutterblog.blogspot.com/2008/07/peanut-butter-is-fine-art.html
Thursday, June 5, 2008
Painting a Day, June 5, 2008, Mirrorball No.3, COSENTINO ART
For your Consideration..."Chinese Mirrorball No.3"
oil on panel
6" x 6"
June 5, 2008
CLICK HERE TO BUY
This was another joy of 3 sittings for me. Not quite the daily painting. I had to paint in the same lighting all the time so I would have to wait till following day same time to paint. There are more coming. I will try to not wear a ponytail this time. I alwsy tie it up for these reflective portraits.
send me an offer if you wish. It is currently HOMEPAGE featured on Ebay for 7 days so let's see where that goes!
Landscape View Montreal II, painting a day, June 5, 2008 COSENTINO ART
For Your Consideration...
St. Lawrence Canal Lachine off Montreal Island View II"
oil on canvas board
6" x 6"
or email me your offer
or BUY IT HERE
studio.cosentino@sympatico.ca
Wednesday, June 4, 2008
Vintage Marbles No.4 in Progress June 3, 2008
This painting is hopefully going to be done this week! It's 10" x 10" oil on canvas. I love marbles! I have a series of these planned. All are sold so far.
YOU CAN RESERVE THIS PIECE. JUST SEND ME YOUR OFFER
at studio.cosentino@sympatico.ca
Once done, I will post it and the buyer's credit as well!
Mirrorball No.3 in progress June 3rd, 2008
Here is my Mirrorball No.3 in progress. Someone already showed interest in it. You can always send me an offer. You can see the mirrorball next to my palette. I can only paint this during the day. The lighting changes at night.
6" x 6"
oil on masonite
June ?, 2008
I will post it again once it's finished with the buyer's credit!
6" x 6"
oil on masonite
June ?, 2008
I will post it again once it's finished with the buyer's credit!
Monday, June 2, 2008
Painting a Day, Lachine Canal View Montreal Island, Canadian Landscape, COSENTINO June 2, 2008
For Your Consideration...
"Lachine Canal View Montreal Island"
oil on canvasboard
6" x 6"
June 2, 2008
CLICK HERE TO BUY
"Lachine Canal View Montreal Island"
oil on canvasboard
6" x 6"
June 2, 2008
CLICK HERE TO BUY
Great day to paint outdoors! Windy had a storm
and the sun peeped out again! I would like to do
a few more this summer on a larger scale. Love the
juicy blues, turquiose in the tree which can't be
seen in the pics and the magenta halos around the
clouds, tree, and distant scape in there! Used lots of
paint for this one. Enjoy!!!
and the sun peeped out again! I would like to do
a few more this summer on a larger scale. Love the
juicy blues, turquiose in the tree which can't be
seen in the pics and the magenta halos around the
clouds, tree, and distant scape in there! Used lots of
paint for this one. Enjoy!!!
make me an offer
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