“Yes We Can” fine art sculpture, arcrylic and 24K gold leaf painting by Rochelle Carr will be in the upcoming solo exhibition at The Caldwell Gallery from July 1st-Aug 31st, 2009.
“Follow Your Heart” Fine Art Solo Exhibition
The Caldwell Memorial Art Gallery
400 County Center, Redwood City, CA 94063
Gallery hours are M-F, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
All fine art works for sale. Curated by the Peninsula Arts Council.
If interested: http://www.rochellecarr.com (Gallery 2009 works)
#650-366-1384
PENINSULA Arts COUNCIL
19 Twin Pines Lane, Belmont 94002 650-591-2101
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
“Follow Your Heart”
Rochelle Carr urges her viewers to “Follow Your Heart” with an exhibition of large, richly-hued abstract expressionist paintings in the Caldwell Gallery from July 1 through August 31. The Caldwell Gallery is located on the main floor of the County Government Center at 400 County Center, Redwood City. Gallery hours are Monday through Friday, 9 to 5. Carr paints with total focus and energy, producing images that range from impressionist landscapes to frenzied abstracts that include universal symbolism. She communicates verbally as well as visually, and has recently published a book of her poetry, also titled “Follow Your Heart”. Perhaps the key to Carr’s artwork is in her statement, “Adventure lies not in the places we seek, but in the moments we create in the places we treasure.”
The paintings in this exhibition include oils and acrylics, often embellished with 23-karat gold leaf. The images reflect scenes from her international travels in Europe, the Caribbean, and Central America, and residence in the Bahamas, Hawaii, and Eastern and Mid-Western states in the U.S. The Caldwell Gallery is sponsored by the San Mateo County Arts Commission. Exhibitions are curated by the Peninsula Arts Council. For information regarding this exhibition, please contact Rochelle Carr (bellarmc@mac.com) or call the Peninsula Arts Council, 650-591-2101.
FOLLOW YOUR HEART POETRY
by Rochelle Carr (of the Rochelle Carr Studio and Gallery) is now on sale at Amazon!!!
http://www.amazon.com/Follow-Your-Heart-Poetry-Rochelle/dp/B002AD3IYK/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1243392573&sr=1-1
Here is the beginning to the first poem titled: Follow Your Heart:
Follow your heart,
and you shall see,
just how happy life can be.
It takes a try,
and a YES WE CAN,
it’s magic at work
with a master plan.
Dream it up,
just don’t discourage,
keep that faith,
and ALL YOUR COURAGE.
At times you’ll cry.
At times you’ll scream.
At times you WILL HATE EVERYTHING!
It’s okay
to stop and chill,
your heart needs breaks,
and so you will…..
The rest of the poem is included the new book with other verses of love, dance, family, hearts, color, food, flowers, adventure and fine art by Rochelle. Enjoy!!!
Copyright 2009 by Rochelle Carr. All rights reserved
I realize this is not artist worthy material, and I am definitely not famous, but this is something that I am very passionate about. Food. Plain and simple. It’s all about FOOD. I am an Italian American and I love to eat. After all, I just had a bout with food poisoning (on Mother’s Day with a meat incident, and ended up in the hospital), and I am seriously considering growing my own food…..this company may save me from diving into the dirt to artfully create my first garden in decades. I would like to leave the farming to the experts!
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Poetry 2009 by Rochelle Carr
Willow
Willow tree dances,
branches in the wind,
long hairs,
swaying left.
Yellowish green leaves
of spring,
reeking of wisdom,
grace
grace
willow grace.
Imagine Being There
Imagine being there
beside his cheek
wandering about the folds of his skin,
into the creases of his life
where it’s been
where it’s going…
Will he find what he looks for
inside himself?
Inside the magnificence
of his family,
and friends,
will he find peace, renewal, and tranquility?
Or if nothing else,
will he realize his soul
aches to be understood or
heard in it’s own glory?
His importance makes the world glow.
Will he realize his perfection?
Will he?
Imagine being there
beside his cheek,
wandering about the folds of his skin,
observing,
while he holds the treasure of himself
in the palm of his hand,
carrying the grief
the grief of years yet unlived
dreams once buried deep,
souls deep.
He is not alone.
You will hear his story
if he loves you
enough
to share his heart.
His world dances with brilliance
and you will find him there…
On adventures
sprinkled with freedom
somewhere on a bicycle
still searching the sky for animals in clouds.
You will find him there running from his own perfection.
Running from his own perfection.
Places
There is a place to go
Where bluebirds sing
And the guy climbs
Up the fire escape
With roses and rainbows.
Some have decided it only happens in movies.
Movies have skewed the senses,
And occasionally we believe in
Happily Ever After
If only for a moment
In between that space
Of fantasy and reality.
There is a place to go
With a lover
Beside a river
Where the water moves quickly.
There sits a boulder
Yearning to capture passion stored -
If rocks could speak…
There is a place to go in Rome
Where dejavu finds you
Fontana di Trevi pours history
From the marble façade
The people snap pictures
And throw pennies
To remind themselves they were there.
If water could speak…
There is a place to go
In the safety of friendship
Where souls collide
Words and tongues
Meld together
Dancing with fevered information exchange
Wanting
that beautiful thing…
If time could speak…
There is a place to go inside yourself,
The world speaks only to you.
You find the place where God sits.
God space,
Our place.
If angels could speak…
There is a place to go
In between right and wrong,
You will find me there…
I thought it might be fun to follow a painting of mine until it was completed……please let me know your thoughts. As you can see I am attracted to bright colors……
oil on canvas
What should I name her?
Rochelle Carr Studio and Fine Art Gallery is open at 2625 Broadway #101 in Redwood City, Ca. The gallery sells fine art works by Rochelle Carr, exclusive one of a kind jewelry designs, and art cards. The gallery space is also the working art studio of Rochelle Carr. The unpretentious warmth and comfortable atmosphere inherent of the studio and gallery entice you to return for the candy treats, enjoy a passion for color, the sound of water, and listen to music accompanied by the elegant, whimsical, designs that are sculpted, painted and often finished with a touch of 23karat gold leaf. Allow the hearts to make you smile, and delight yourself with the gift of fine art. Prices range from $7.00 to $6,000.00 we accept payment of Visa, MasterCard, Cash, Check, or Paypal. Hours of Operation: Tuesday through Saturday 10am-5pm. Sunday and Monday by appointment only.
Rochelle Carr Studio and Gallery presents…….. the new painting “Red and Blue” a collaborative piece by Rochelle Carr and Amy Da-Peng King. Rochelle sculpted, painted, and wrote the poetry for the piece(below). Amy translated and wrote the poem in Chinese on the left side of the painting.
Priced at $5,800.00 at Rochelle Carr Studio and Gallery. http://www.rochellecarr.com
Red and Blue
Red circles of love
Carry eternity and harmony,
Graciously soaring
Upward,
Toward the sky so blue,
To a world
So true.
By Rochelle Carr 2008
“Follow Your Heart” Fine Art Solo Exhibition
The Caldwell Memorial Art Gallery
400 County Center, Redwood City, CA 94063
Gallery hours are M-F, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
All fine art works for sale. Curated by the Peninsula Arts Council.
If interested: http://www.rochellecarr.com (Gallery 2009 works)
#650-366-1384
“Aspen” fine art painting by Rochelle Carr 
“Follow Your Heart” Fine Art Solo Exhibition
The Caldwell Memorial Art Gallery
400 County Center, Redwood City, CA 94063
Gallery hours are M-F, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
All fine art works for sale. Curated by the Peninsula Arts Council.
If interested: http://www.rochellecarr.com (Gallery 2009 works)
#650-366-1384
Last night in Portland while at Blue Hour restaurant (longtime favorite hotspot) I met an amazing artist named Leiv Fagereng. Not only is he kind, loving, and passionate about art and life, he is about to embark on an art journey of his own leaving Blue Hour and off to paint and explore art full time in Walla Walla, Washington. I will miss seeing him at Blue Hour, yet I am thankful to have re-connected and shared that love and appreciation of art that I carry with me always. Oh to paint and live with color and creativity. PURE BLISS. Thank you Leiv.
http://www.twitter.com/RochelleCarr
I am extremely new to this Twitter thing, so do not expect extreme twittering from this gal – I am a rookie!
I am an Auntie again! Emmy Lou is on her way with her Mom Tuesday to pick up baby Rathburn – from Accra, Ghana!!! My brother Randy is in Vancouver waiting patiently with his new brother Anthony, and his new sister Cecelia. I am so excited to be Auntie Shell to this new baby boy. My hope for Emmy is that she has safe travels, quiet plane rides, and easy baby bonding. Smile. Tomorrow I shop for new toys and books! I have big shopping lists.
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