Rose Welty

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noreply@blogger.com (Rose Welty) — Mon, 20 Apr 2009 00:55:00 +0000

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Changes Ahead

noreply@blogger.com (Rose Welty) — Thu, 09 Apr 2009 14:34:00 +0000

First of all, thank you to those of you who have subscribed to this blog and supported me by your visits to see my art. Both actions are a tremendous encouragement to me.

I am writing to tell you about some changes that I am making. Essentially, my current online setup is very complicated and difficult to maintain. It is distracting from my studio time.

Therefore, I am going to move away from blogger and combine my "studio talk" blog and this sales blog. While I will no longer have a dedicated blog just for artwork, I will have posts that are just about new artwork, not studio talk. Those pieces will be titled "New Artwork: Name of Piece". So, if you subscribe to my blog you will be able to filter posts by title - or if you are a techie and can filter your feeds by category, they will be marked "for sale".

What you need to know:

If you want to be subscribed to the new blog, subscribe to my "studio talk" blog now and the change should be seamless. (Click on the "studio talk" button above. The subscribe function is at the top of the right hand sidebar.)

If you just want to check in, I will announce the new URL on this blog next week when it goes live. After that, this blog will become dormant.

I am sorry for any inconvenience this causes anyone. I wouldn't do it if I didn't feel it was essential. Making these changes will give me more time to devote to art. To encourage readers to make the move, I will be raffling off a few pieces of my art.

Royal Lily

noreply@blogger.com (Rose Welty) — Wed, 11 Mar 2009 02:20:00 +0000

Royal Lily

7 in x 5 in, acrylics on Gessobord

varnished and ready to frame

$30 includes shipping to the US

I love the twists and turns in the petals of lilies and irises. In this painting I wanted to capture the sense of movement that these petals have.

FAQs – what you need to know when buying from me

Sunshine

noreply@blogger.com (Rose Welty) — Fri, 06 Mar 2009 03:36:00 +0000

Sunshine

7 in x 5 in, open acrylics on Gessobord,

varnished and ready to frame

$30 includes shipping to the US

This flower was a burst of sunshine on a dreary day for me. I wanted to capture the happiness that those flower petals brought to me.

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A Peeling

noreply@blogger.com (Rose Welty) — Tue, 20 Jan 2009 22:33:00 +0000

A Peeling
6in x 7.5in on handmade toned paper
$25 includes shipping to the US

A clementine in mid-unveiling. We so often overlook the beauty in our every day lives.

This is done on handmade toned paper. To best preserve the beauty of the paper, I'd recommend UV glass. The paper has beautiful flecks, shimmers, and an irregularity to it.

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Delicate Beauty

noreply@blogger.com (Rose Welty) — Tue, 06 Jan 2009 04:15:00 +0000

Delicate Beauty
7 in x 5 in
open acrylic on Gessobord
SOLD

These flowers were a part of my Christmas bouquet this year. They were the last to bloom. I thoroughly enjoyed watching them change each day. Watching the light shine through them one afternoon, I just had to paint them.

Pear Blossoms

noreply@blogger.com (Rose Welty) — Fri, 12 Dec 2008 02:47:00 +0000

Pear Blossoms
7 in x 5 in
colored pencil on Stonehenge paper

$35 includes shipping to the US

I did this piece earlier this year. These are the blossoms from the Bradford pear tree in my yard. One to two weeks a year these rather quiet, round trees become a symphony of beauty in the neighborhood. They become like giant flowers, all covered in white blossoms.

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"Copper Canyons"

noreply@blogger.com (Rose Welty) — Sat, 15 Nov 2008 06:01:00 +0000

"Copper Canyons"
5in x 7in
acrylic ink on Arches HP paper

$25 includes shipping to the US

A friend recently brought me a bunch of Copper Canyon Daisies. They were in a plastic shopping bag, but even in that ugliest of modern conveniences I could see their potential. They were just bursting out of that carrier bag, spraying their golden beauty everywhere.

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"Anticipation"

noreply@blogger.com (Rose Welty) — Thu, 13 Nov 2008 14:47:00 +0000

"Anticipation"
7in x 5in
Pen on Illustration Board

$30 includes shipping to the US

I recently bought a bunch of these with high hopes of painting them. Sadly, they never bloomed, just a few buds opened.

I really enjoyed picked up my radiograph pen again for this piece. Making thousands of tiny slash marks is a very calming activity. As well, it really does make drawing seem like sculpting.

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Purple Roses

noreply@blogger.com (Rose Welty) — Mon, 10 Nov 2008 06:01:00 +0000

"Purple Roses"
5in x 7in
acrylic inks on illustration board

$25 includes shipping to the US

These roses were at the stage where they were near fully open, all of their beautiful structure just laid out for the observant eye.

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"Pinks and Purples"

noreply@blogger.com (Rose Welty) — Fri, 07 Nov 2008 06:01:00 +0000

Pinks and Purples
7in x 5in
acrylic ink on Arches HP WC paper

$25 includes shipping to the US

Not a very creative title for this...this piece was all about moving that brush around, it was a true pleasure to draw!

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"Carnation"

noreply@blogger.com (Rose Welty) — Wed, 05 Nov 2008 06:01:00 +0000

"Carnation"
4.5in x 5.5in
acrylic ink on watercolor paper
$25 including shipping to US

Carnations have always stuck me as a showy flower...they seem to shout "look at me" with all the frilly edges. They also tread a fine line between delicate and robust.

Note this piece will probably need to be custom matted to a standard size.

FAQS - what you need to know when buying from me.

Bearded Beauties

noreply@blogger.com (Rose Welty) — Mon, 03 Nov 2008 06:01:00 +0000

"Bearded Beauties"
5.5in x 4.5in
acrylic ink on watercolor paper
$25 including shipping to the US

These beautiful bearded irises were brought to me by a friend...their fragrance filled the room.

Note this piece will probably need to be custom matted to a standard size.

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"Dancing Roses"

noreply@blogger.com (Rose Welty) — Fri, 31 Oct 2008 05:01:00 +0000

"Dancing Roses"
5.5in x 4.5in
acrylic ink on watercolor paper

$25 shipping included to the US

The petals on these roses remind me of the graceful feet of a ballerina...as if they were dancing.

Note that this piece will probably need to be custom matted to a standard size.

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"Embrace the Day"

noreply@blogger.com (Rose Welty) — Wed, 29 Oct 2008 05:01:00 +0000

"Embrace the Day"
4in x 6in
acrylic ink on bristol board

$25, shipping to the contiguous US included

These two rosebuds were out shining in the morning sun on my way to pick up the newspaper recently. They were so full of life and beauty, awaiting the day, to open and shine. I just had to paint them.

Note that this piece will probably need to be custom matted to a standard size.

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"Three Buds and a Bloomer"

noreply@blogger.com (Rose Welty) — Mon, 27 Oct 2008 05:01:00 +0000

"Three Buds and a Bloomer"
5in x 7in
acrylic ink on Crescent Illustration Board

$25 includes shipping to US

When I saw these roses I couldn't help but think of the three buds following in the footsteps of the "bloomer"...rather like little sisters following the revered oldest sister.

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"Popping Purples"

noreply@blogger.com (Rose Welty) — Sat, 25 Oct 2008 05:01:00 +0000

"Popping Purples"
6in x 4in
acrylic ink on bristol board

$25, includes shipping to the US

These purple flowers just pop right out of the paper next to the orange ones. Purple and orange is my favorite color combination to work with. At times I have to force myself to choose a different color scheme!

Note that this piece will probably need to be custom matted to a standard size.

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"A Rose from Any Angle..."

noreply@blogger.com (Rose Welty) — Fri, 24 Oct 2008 05:01:00 +0000

Purple Roses
4.5in x 5.5in
acrylic inks on coldpress paper

$25 including shipping to the US

...is just as beautiful. I love roses when they are buds, in their prime, and when their petals are fully open, exposing their beautiful structure.

Note that this piece will probably need to be custom matted to a standard size.

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"Three Beauties"

noreply@blogger.com (Rose Welty) — Thu, 23 Oct 2008 05:01:00 +0000

"Three Beauties"
5in x 7in
acrylic ink on Arches HP watercolor paper

$25 includes shipping to the US

Roses have such a captivating structure to them...the way those petals weave in and out of one another. Painting them can be tricky...it is very easy to over think it. Here I just went with my gut and took a deep breath when it was all over.

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Frequently Asked Questions

noreply@blogger.com (Rose Welty) — Sun, 05 Oct 2008 21:46:00 +0000

Materials Questions
How lightfast are your works?
All works for sale on this blog are done with the highest quality artist materials available. Lightfastness varies by medium, see information below for specifics.

Acrylic Inks
All ink and brush works are done with Daler Rowney Acrylic Artist Ink. All inks in that range are rated with at least three or four stars on the lightfastness standards (from normally permanent to highly permanent.) These works are done on artist grade paper.

Open Acrylics
All open acrylic paintings are done with Golden's Open acrylic line of artists' paints. The colors I use are all given an "excellent" lightfastness rating (Lightfastness I). The paintings are done on Ampersand's museum series panels.

What framing recommendations do you have?

Acrylic Inks
Most works are done to standard sizes, to make it easy for you to choose a mat and frame in your budget. If possible, you should use UV glass to frame the works, but that is not strictly necessary. For the protection of the ink over time, you should mat the work so that it does not sit against the glass.

If a piece is a non-standard size you will need to get a mat custom cut to fit it to a standard size. Non-standard sizes will be noted on the sales post.

Open Acrylics
Most works are done to standard sizes, to make it easy for you to choose a frame in your budget. All works will be varnished, unless noted.

How should I care for my artwork once it's framed?
With proper care, it can last a lifetime. Your painting should not be hung in areas of high humidity like a bathroom. It also should be hung away from direct sunlight or harsh artificial lights.

Sales Tax Questions
What is the sales tax?
If you live in Texas, I am required by law to collect sales tax from you. It will automatically be added on when you pay. I just collect this tax and then hand it over to the authorities. Thank you for abiding by the law.

If you don't live in Texas, I am not required to collect sales tax from you. You won't have a sales tax charge.

Shipping Questions
What are the shipping charges?
Shipping to any US address is included in the price. International buyers will be charged an additional fee for shipping at checkout.

When will I receive my art?
All work will be sent out within three business days of confirmation of payment. It will be sent USPS priority mail with delivery confirmation. US customers should receive it in 3-5 business days after it has shipped. International orders will depend on their destination, but they will be shipped from the studio within three business days of confirmation of payment.

General Questions
Am I allowed to make copies of the art I buy?
No, you are not allowed to make copies of the art you purchase. Purchase of a copyrighted artwork does not transfer the copyrights of the artwork. I retain ownership of all rights of reproduction and all copyrights for all the artwork I create.

Are the colors in the images exact?
Every reasonable effort has been made to represent all the colors accurately on screen. However, monitors differ and so there is no way to guarantee the exact colors.

What if I have a problem?
If you have a problem with your artwork, please let me know. My desire is for you to be pleased with the artwork you purchase from me. Investing in original art is not something done lightly and I take your trust very seriously. Email me with your concern and we will work out an arrangement suitable to both parties.

Portrait Gallery

noreply@blogger.com (Rose Welty) — Wed, 01 Feb 2006 15:33:00 +0000


Meme With Natalie, private commission, graphite on paper	Self Portrait, graphite on Bristol board, 9 in x 12 in

*Self Portrait*, 10 in x 8 in, open acrylics

Portraits

noreply@blogger.com (Rose Welty) — Tue, 31 Jan 2006 04:12:00 +0000

Portrait Collection, Rose Welty, portraits by commission

Please click on the album cover below to see all the portraits.

Portraits

Flower Gallery

noreply@blogger.com (Rose Welty) — Tue, 31 Jan 2006 04:02:00 +0000

Rose Welty, Flower Drawings and Paintings, Acrylics and Inks

Please click on the title to see more details about the painting.


Delicate Beauty, sold	Tulip, not for sale	Popping Purples

Sunshine	Pear Blossoms	Anticipation

Paintings For Sale

noreply@blogger.com (Rose Welty) — Sat, 28 Jan 2006 03:36:00 +0000


Sunshine	A Peeling	Pear Blossoms

Pinks and Purples	Popping Purples	Anticipation

Art History

noreply@blogger.com (Rose Welty) — Sat, 28 Jan 2006 03:30:00 +0000

This is a copy of Waterhouse's Boreas Study, done during my research on him.

During 2007, I studied several great masters of the past. This is a linked list to my research as posted on my studio talk blog.

John Singer Sargent

Vincent van Gogh

John William Waterhouse

Jean-Auguste Dominique Ingres

James McNeill Whistler

Georgia O'Keeffe

Maxfield Parrish

Norman Rockwell

Gardens in Art

Claude Monet