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June 19, 2013
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Magic and beauty are really in ourselves.

“The appearance of things change according to the emotions and thus we see magic and beauty in them, while the magic and beauty are really in ourselves.” – Kahlil Gibran, was a great artist, writer & poet.

Here a two little watercolors I have finished and added to Laurie Rohner Studio. They are both influenced by the sky above and the ever changing landscape below. These are Vermont landscapes. Never did a day start or end without some reminder how special and small we are but how unique and magical we can be if only to tap into the beauty within. For me Vermont holds my heart strings and even today as I write this it pulls me closer calling me to hear its song. I believe we can tap into the magic and beauty of the this earthly plan and for each of us it is at a special different place, mine being Vermont. You may find yours in the midst of a busy energetic city street or the desolate landscape of a desert. Maybe it is nowhere and you see it every moment of each glorious day shining out from the cells of your being and as you watch from behind the eyes of your body you understand see and feel the changes occurring all around and can marvel at the beauty of life. I am not one of those people but what a goal to have and dream to achieve?

Vermont Farm Watercolor Landscape Painting Morning Sunrise Original Nature Art Laurie Rohner

Morning sunrise over a farm in Vermont, the sky subtle shades of blues shell pinks and lavender. The darkness still keeps most of the farm in the shadows. Notice the silos are highlighted just a bit as the light starts to reflect off their shiny surfaces. A wonderful small watercolor landscape nature art original painting by Laurie Rohner.

Palette: blues, pinks, lavender, navy blue, dark red, brown, cream.

Vermont Storm Watercolor Landscape Nature Art Original Painting Laurie Rohner

Summer Vermont storm landscape watercolor nature art original painting is titled Storm Breaks by Laurie Rohner. The fields are lush green from the spring cool air but summer has come to the mountains in Vermont and a storm breaks in the distant.

Palette: blues, pinks, lavenders, navy blue, grays, brown, green, blue green.

Mount it in a frame to add a bit of sparkle to your walls, artwork for farmhouse, cottage chic and loft decor.

This is NOT a PRINT
Arches 300lb hot pressed watercolor rag paper.
This is slightly rough thick hand made paper.

Paper size is 6″ x 4″
It is unframed is wrapped and ships in a flat mailer.

Small Fact: The paper is so thick you can attach a ribbon to the back and hang it. I suggest mounting the painting on a matte and framing under glass.

These are my original designs and I hand paint each piece.
All rights are not transferable with the purchase of this painting and remain with the artist.
The copyright is for photographing and does not appear on the original.

SHIPPING TO THE USA is at no charge. I refund any over charges in shipping.
I ship everywhere and the shipping charge outside the US is for International Flat Rate for Envelopes. If there are any other fees and charges to you after they are your responsibility and vary with different countries.

For more info about Laurie Rohner Studio visit.

http://laurierohner.com

http://PaintedFurnitureStudio.com

June 12, 2013
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Be not the slave of your own past.

“Be not the slave of your own past - plunge into the sublime seas, dive deep, and swim far, so you shall come back with self-respect, with new power, with an advanced experience, that shall explain and overlook the old.” - Ralph Waldo Emerson

May 30, 2013
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Sorrow prepares you for joy.

“Sorrow prepares you for joy. It violently sweeps everything out of your house, so that new joy can find space to enter. It shakes the yellow leaves from the bough of your heart, so that fresh, green leaves can grow in their place. It pulls up the rotten roots, so that new roots hidden beneath have room to grow. Whatever sorrow shakes from your heart, far better things will take their place.” - Rumi

Watercolor Painting Iris Botanical Detailed Realism Garden Flower by Laurie Rohner

Garden Nature Art Watercolor by Laurie Rohner

Botanical watercolor painting of a Garden Iris is detailed realism of a bi-colored garden flower. The artwork is am original watercolor by Laurie Rohner painted in my unique style of glazing. The painting has up to 10 layers of pigment. The surface of the paper is opaque and luminescent in appearance and is a quality I admire.

Color palette: hunter green, violet, blue, orange, pale peach, soft yellow, white, cream, purple, burgundy red, brick red, soft pink.
Image Measures: 19″ x 16″ on 140lb rag hand molded watercolor paper
This is unframed.

All rights are not transferable with the purchase of this painting and remain with the artist.
I ship everywhere please before you order ask for international shipping actual charge to your location.

My original iris watercolor painting is available in the studio shop at Laurie Rohner Studio with more Nature Art.

May 27, 2013
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There is a way that nature speaks.

There is a way that nature speaks, that land speaks. Most of the time we are simply not patient enough, quiet enough, to pay attention to the story. Linda Hogan

Garden Nature Art Watercolor Blue Flower Scabiosis Original Painting Laurie Rohner

Garden Nature Art Watercolor
Blue Flower Original Watercolor Painting by Laurie Rohner titled Scabiosis is a woodland garden flower illustration. This is an original watercolor painting and NOT a PRINT.

My botanical watercolor of blue flowers from a woodland wildflower garden is painted with shades of blues white and greens. I added ink etched around the blooms too.

Wall artwork for farmhouse, cottage chic and loft decor.

This is not a PRINT
Arches 300lb hot pressed watercolor rag paper.
This is slightly rough thick hand made paper.

Paper size is 5″ x 7″
It is unframed wrapped and ships in a flat mailer.

Small Fact: The paper is so thick you can attach a ribbon to the back and hang it. I suggest mounting the painting on a matte and framing under glass.

For more info about Laurie Rohner Studio visit.

http://laurierohner.com

http://PaintedFurnitureStudio.com

May 27, 2013
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Forest Playground of woodland fun.

A little fun for your Memorial Day holiday. Enjoy this great collection by Deb of a Forest Playground.

‘Forest Playground’ by treazureddesignz

Enjoy!

Butterfly Lace Ceramic 3D Mo… Ceraminic $5	Watercolor Painting, Origina… TheWishForest $175	10 Cork board Quote Shape St… papirvendage $4.25
Elf hat and booties, knit b… MiaPiccina $55	Fairy Tale Scout bee Forest … ranaway $30.99	Origami Fox Print – 11×14 mo… noodlehug $27
Woodland Green Peacock Feath… neesiedesigns $22	Red Flower Earrings, Childre… CCARIA $13	Felt finger puppets Forest M… MiracleInspira… $18.5
Earrings-Mix and Match Colle… mulberrymooset… $6	Birch Trees Vinyl Decal, Bir… InAnInstantArt $89	Fawn Necklace, Polymer Clay… GabiAndAsia $14
Ooak, Spun Cotton, whimsical… spunoncotton $24	Woodland Fairy Houses Sculpt… BetweenTheWeed… $48	Green Acorns, Woodland Needl… Fairyfolk $12
Enchanted Forest Art – Woodl… OrangeDogCraft… $50

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May 25, 2013
by Laurie Rohner Studio 3 Comments

Garden nature art blooms each morning.

“Each morning we are born again. What we do today is what matters most.”

- Buddha, the founder of Buddhism.

A nature art collection of woodland botanical garden flowers using watercolor and oil paints on paper and canvas are original painted artwork by Laurie Rohner.

Garden Nature Art Watercolor Blue Delphinium Original Painting

Garden Nature Art.
Original botanical watercolor painting, title Blue Delphinium is a woodland garden flower illustration original art by Laurie Rohner.

My botanical watercolor of blue Delphinium woodland garden wildflowers is painted with shades of blues white and greens. This watercolor painting depicts the pretty blue blooms of Delphinium and a green vine I find in the garden and countryside. Maybe you have some growing in your own? The painting can be shown vertical or horizontal.

Blue Delphinium watercolor on paper by Laurie Rohner

Wall artwork for farmhouse, cottage chic and loft decor.

This is not a PRINT
Arches 300lb hot pressed watercolor rag paper.
This is slightly rough thick hand made paper.

Paper size is 4.75″ x 8.5″
It is unframed wrapped and ships in a flat mailer.

Small Fact: The paper is so thick you can attach a ribbon to the back and hang it. I suggest mounting the painting on a matte and framing under glass.

For more info about Laurie Rohner Studio visit.

http://laurierohner.com

http://PaintedFurnitureStudio.com

May 22, 2013
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Garden Party Collection

I love this collection by one of my favorite shops at Etsy called The Bracelet Tree by Jennifer. Did I mention she added my tea pot from my shop Between The Weeds too.

‘Garden Party’ by Thebracelettree

Peridot Dragonfly Hair Pin, … GemstoneDragon… $51	Pasqueflower Seedhead Field … machelspencePH… $25	Tea Watercolor Painting – Te… trowelandpaint… $20
soft cream fabric flowers, f… AlternativeBlo… $45	Vintage 1960s 60s Designer L… dejavintagebou… $60	Tea Pot Painted White Ceram… BetweenTheWeed… $60
Shamrock Crystal Hair Pin – … embellishingyo… $6.5	Flag Pennant Labels Jar Show… AllisStudio $5.5	Lace earring, white rose ear… LandofDante $45
Green Bird Pillow Cover 12 x… DelindaBoutiqu… $20	Green and White Paisley Larg… SadiesSnippets $30	box white linen burlap green… hoganfe $29
Wide Headband – mod retro st… jerseymaid $20	VTG 80s white leather bow sh… Silkheaven $13	Two vintage porcelain cups w… sovietvintage $15
Woodland Fern: letterpress c… redbirdink $10

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May 15, 2013
by Laurie Rohner Studio 2 Comments

Simple beauty of nature with lilac watercolor by Between The Weeds.

The best remedy for those who are afraid, lonely or unhappy is to go outside, somewhere where they can be quiet, alone with the heavens, nature and God. Because only then does one feel that all is as it should be and that God wishes to see people happy, amidst the simple beauty of nature. Anne Frank

Isn’t it the simple things that offer the greatest pleasure and joy. Nature is a part of my life and always will be and in the foggy moments of any life nature is always there ready for you to connect. It could be a flowers scent, image of a gorgeous landscape,or glimpse of a hummingbird connecting you to simplicity of nature.

Lilacs blooming this time of year with their sweet scents and colorful variety of blooms conjures in my mind afternoon tea with my grandma, Honey. She always had a story to share and I can still hear her giggle (which was very infectious). For Mothers Day in the flower shop I would have bouquets ready all around the shop and the shop would fill with the sweet aroma. So I painted this painting in memory of those wonderful times in my life. Maybe lilacs conjure a memory for you also.

Want to buy this fun whimsical not to cottage garden painting? Check out Laurie Rohner Studio or Between The Weeds.

Garden Nature Art Botanical Original Painting Lilacs in Spring by Laurie Rohner

Can you smell the delicate scent of the lilacs? Watercolor by Laurie Rohner.

Watercolor nature art painting, botanical garden pink and purple lilacs with bees buzzing among the flowers is a detailed original garden botanical painting by Laurie Rohner.
I love the feeling I get when I look at my illustration of lilacs and garden flowers with a few bees in watercolor and pen. There is a blush of blue sky hinting at a spring day in May. It is cheery and guarantees a better mood. These are flowers from my gardens in Vermont.

Closeup of my Lilacs in Spring Watercolor.

Very whimsical woodland garden botanical artwork for any style of home but can’t you see it framed in a shabby chic frame on a farmhouse wall?

Arches 140lb hot pressed watercolor rag paper.
This is smooth thick hand made paper.

Paper size is 15″ x 11″ and comes to you unframed wrapped carefully in a priority mailer.
Great matted or mounted. I suggest using glass or glazing.

Your painting is then safely packed and shipped via Priority Mail.

For more info about paintings
Web:

http://laurierohner.com

http://paintedfurniturestudio.com

May 14, 2013
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Nature does not hurry at Between The Weeds.

Nature does not hurry, yet everything is accomplished. Lao Tzu

Today at Between The Weeds I would like to share with you one of the new watercolor painting I have just completed. I had hoped to share this new work with you for Mother’s Day. Then one day I looked at this quote I have scribbled on my studio table and was reminded all things happen in their own time. A leaf does not worry about not opening because it is May it opens when it is ready. Slowly I am learning to work within the space where nature exists. We forget is even there.

This is an original watercolor of a woodland garden with bees and a hint of the sky. You can buy it at Between The Weeds or at Laurie Rohner Studio.

Garden Nature Art Watercolor Painting Botanical Wildflowers by Laurie Rohner.

Watercolor nature art painting, botanical garden wildflowers and bees buzzing among the flowers is a detailed original garden botanical wildflower painting by Laurie Rohner.

Get a fun whimsical feeling with my artwork? I love the happy little smile on my face when I look at my illustration of wildflowers and garden flowers with a few bees in watercolor and pen. There is a blush of blue sky hinting at a summer’s day. It is cheery and guarantees a better mood. These are flowers from my gardens in Vermont.

Very whimsical woodland garden botanical artwork for any style of home but can’t you see it framed in a shabby chic frame on a farmhouse wall?

Arches 300lb hot pressed watercolor rag paper.
This is smooth thick hand made paper.

Paper size is 15″ x 11″ and comes to you wrapped carefully in a priority mailer.

Your painting is safely packed and shipped via Priority Mail.

I ship everywhere please before you order ask for international shipping actual charge to your location. The price for shipping everywhere is only an estimate.

For more info about paintings and furniture.
Web:

http://laurierohner.com

http://paintedfurniturestudio.com

Shop:

http://BetweenTheWeeds.etsy.com

http://LaurieRohnerStudio.etsy.com

May 1, 2013
by Laurie Rohner Studio 2 Comments

Unexpected idea, use this painted farmhouse storage box for a wedding card box.

What a fabulous idea. My nature box sold as a wedding card box.

Gorgeous Wedding Painted Card Box by Laurie Rohner Studio.

I am trying to sell my studio and house in Elkin NC so I can move my business, my favorite companion (Tuck a Standard Poodle), my adventurous life, my possessions (a bit too many) to a home in New Hampshire. While showing this home, a very nice woman who is an event planner for weddings looked at the painted nature box and remarked ” This would make a great card box for weddings”. I should get into that niche here. Great idea, unexpected idea, since I am moving to New Hampshire. After many years trying to fit as an artist in the community here and never quite getting the feedback I wanted or needed to achieve what it is I intend in my life I am heading on. Just because I am moving does not mean the idea is not valid and I should consider it, so I have.

As you can see there is enough room inside to hold a nice collection of wedding money cards. When the wedding is over you have a gorgeous reminder of a special memorable day.

Painted Nature Storage Box open with mortised hinges.

If you are interested in buying this gorgeous custom painted wedding box you can visit my shop at Laurie Rohner Studio.

ABOUT MY PAINTED WEDDING NATURE BOX.

I painted the poplar wood a lovely shade of the softest creamy gray taupe white. I love this base color. To compliment the color I decided to use a subtle simple design with greens and white flowers that cascade down the front. The botanical woodland flowers are from hydrangea to Queen Ann’s Lace and Lily of the Valley. Easily compliments farmhouse cottage or loft decors.

Close up of the top.

Display it on a chest of drawers or table. Stuff it with journals or scarves or even in the bath with toiletries.

Great gift for the bride or wedding couple. Give it to your Mom for all the family memories. Makes a great housewarming and birthday gift,too.

Palette: dark green, olive, leaf green, white, cream, light pewter gray.

Measures:outside 14.75″ x 11.5″ x 8″ high. inside 12.75″ x 9.75″ x 6.5″ high.
The sides of this nature box are 1/2 stock poplar with mortised hinges.

The design is sketched on my own hand crafted wood keepsake box. I hand paint and add my signature line work. Each box is a one of a kind work. I do not use stencils transfers or prints and they are always my original work. A functional piece of art can easily fit any decor from traditional funky whimsical or of course farmhouse.

Every piece is signed and dated.
Hours to complete 7 1/2hrs
Ready to ship.

Some lovely words about their fabulous boxes.
*Prompt service, beautifully and professionally packaged. Gorgeous box, love it!!!!
*I love your shop and I will come back often to see new products.
*I absolutely love this box and Laurie personalized it for me. Shipped quickly and safely and looks gorgeous. Thank you!

All rights are not transferable with the purchase of this painting and remain with the artist.
The copyright is for photographing and does not appear on the original.

Visit my web site:

http://laurierohner.com

http://paintedfurniturestudio.com