Thursday, March 28

I am pleased to say that I have paintings for sale locally at Monadnock Green Shop, located in Hillsboro, NH. Florence Steven, owner, has done a wonderful job of transforming an unused space into an eclectic shop filled with paintings, photographs, cards, art projects, natural soaps and detergents, deodorants, cloth towels to use instead of paper towels, and the list goes on. Walking into her shop is a treat for the senses. A wonderful reprieve from the daily activities of life. Florence is a gifted photographer and creative soul, as well. Her enthusiasm for offering products to help save our environment is catching on. My art expresses the beauty of nature and the country life here in NH. Stop by for a visit or check out the shop on Facebook and Instagram. 

Tuesday, December 6

Resting Egret

This is a wood block print, number 6 of 10, with this being the only red print. It is of a resting egret on branch in front of a pink sun. Printed on hand made paper. Image size is 12" X 9" and is mounted on acid free dusty rose mat, within a 17" X 14" red metal frame. Buy at $203 by clicking on the Etsy link: https://www.etsy.com/listing/88016231/rena-rockwell-resting-egret

Monday, August 8

Red Cottage Summer Garden

This painting was painted outdoors (en plein air) in the garden on a bright summer day. Lillies, rudabeckia, pink phlox, and bee balm fill the garden with color. Size is 4" X 6". The colors are much more bright and cheerful, but I can't get the upload to show that. Painted in oil on canvas panel. Buy on my Etsy store: $105.

Friday, May 20

Misty Beach

It's been raining here for at least a week. Everything is soft and misty. We are enjoying the beautiful colors outdoors and the smell of the wet earth. Watercolor size is 9 1/4" X 6 1/2".
Buy on my Etsy store for $73.

Thursday, May 5

Antique Dragonfly Fishing Lure



This is a painting from the original antique dragonfly fresh water fishing lure. It is an acrylic painting on archival canvas panel. The size of the painting is 4" X 6". It is framed in a wood Larson-Juhl gray frame. Size of frame is 5 3/8" X 7 3/8". This is a great collector's item. Buy on my Esty store for $65. 

Red Maple Leaf



This is a 4" X 6" acrylic on canvas archival panel. I was out walking and noticed the sun shining on this single red leaf. This one had fallen long before the others. Fall was in the air, as the days had a cool edge to the warm afternoons. Framed in a dark wood frame with "gold" painted raised leaves along front of frame. A lovely pairing. Buy on my Esty store for $65.

Monday, June 28

Goat Island Light, Cape Porpoise Harbor, Maine (SOLD)


This sunset painting was done after a trip to Kennebunk to view Goat Island Light with my husband on one of our many trips to the Maine coast. It is now in a happy home.

Saturday, May 8

Summer Cottage

This oil painting was painted en plein air of the summer home across from the lake shore. It is viewed from behind a lower vantage point of phlox.
Size is 10" X 8" in a gray barn wood frame with canvas liner. Outside dimension: 14" X 12". Buy on my  Etsy store for $110.

Friday, May 7

Alliums and Lupines (SOLD)


This delicate oil painting was painted in the artist's garden. It is reminiscent of antique oil paintings. The painting is framed in a dark wood frame, outer dimension is 7" X 5". Image size is 6" X 4".

Tuesday, May 4

Josh - Strategy: Commission Portraits



This is a montage, using various elements to create a unified composition. This is the story of Josh; runner, and medal winner. It is called Strategy, as he is sitting before the race, contemplating his running stategy in the heat of the afternoon sun. Medium used is a non-erasable black pencil. Cost varies depending on medium and content. Image size: 9" X 12". Framed size: 16" X 20". Approximate cost for a similar portrait is $485, excluding frame. Contact artist by email for individual cost. Click "Rena Rockwell- Larger Paintings" link in the right column for further information.

Monday, May 3

Ben - Ascending: Commission Portraits



This is a colored pencil portrait titled Ascending, as Ben is climbing a rope "ladder" to the top. Capture your loved one in his or her sport in a sports portrait instead of a classic pose. It is a source of pride to the receiver of such a portrait, as it shows the person doing what they love most. Image size: 8 1/2" X 10 3/4". Cost varies depending on content in portrait and size. Approximate cost is $485.

Saturday, May 1

Eggplant Still Life



This watercolor painting is done from an eggplant from my student's garden. I was drawn to the intricate delicacy in the stem and the color variations in the eggplant. Image size: 5 5/8" x 4 1/4", outside white mat dimension: 8" x 10". Gold tone metal frame and glass, 8" X 10". Buy on my Esty store for $95.

Chauncey Farm Pumpkin Scarecrow



This pen & ink and watercolor is of the pumpkin scarecrow at Chauncey Farm where we go every year for our pumpkins and fresh vegetables. It is located at an old circa 1800's farm.
Image size: 10 3/4" X 8 1/4", gray/green mat outer dimension: 16" X 12".
Buy on my Esty store for $198.

Thursday, April 29

Apple Orchard in Spring Time




This orchard is 2 miles down the road from me. I paint watercolors in spring time there with the bug net on. Quite a challenge under any conditions! This painting is of the bee boxes in the orchard - a modern day necessity to insure fruit. When the wind blows and the petals fall, it is like being in a rain of white and pink petals. Heavenly! This painting is done in watercolor and acrylic. Painting size: 8" X 10" with a white mat - outside dimension of mat: 11" X 14". Buy on my Esty store for $180.

Thursday, August 30

Radio Interview

I was interviewed today on WKXL radio regarding my art teaching through Concord Community Education. Doris Ballard interviewed me during her morning Coffee Chat program. It was a lot of fun to sit behind the microphone and tell all of her listeners about my background, past and present, and the teaching that I do. It was an experience that I would do again! Being on the radio in the sound proof room is fun! Hello to all out there!

Wednesday, August 29

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