Rosie Augustine Art
FINE ART
One Sees What One Sees
Presenting my mixed media world - the fusion of expression through drawing, painting, illustration, design, photography, typography, digital fine art, painting and imagination.
The Portrait of Ms. Bird
Ms. Bird's delightful red-footed friends are indigent to Hawaii and are named Boobie Birds.
Wishing You Were Here
If you like Pinõt Colada... Connecting past and present, Long ago and far away. Real and imagined.
Autobiography
My visual autobiography of leaving Scotland as a young adult and stepping "across the pond" to discover a new life abroad.
The Bird and the Orange
A found photo of a bird in flight inspired this fantasy composition. Make believe makes a fascinating tale.
Year of the Pomegranate
A captivating fruit hiding intricate architecture below its skin. Nature is fascinating in its creativity!
Floraine
The story: The fisherman's wife loves to secretly warns the fish to avoid nets and baited hooks.
The Colors of Hope
A portrait ebracing the struggle and determination of women worldwide uniting and fighting for equality, freedom, democracy and respect. Ambassadors of Hope.
Limited edition art panel on wood with bolt frame.
26" x 26"
Prints available.
Limited edition art panel on wood with bolt frame.
26" x 26"
Prints available.
Chef Du Monde
A dedicated world class chef endeavours to craft something delicious out of a world that has been neglected and "trampled" upon.
26" x 32" limited edition art panel.
Prints also available.
26" x 32" limited edition art panel.
Prints also available.
Odd Strich In Pineapple Paradise
My quirky Odd Strich now, of course, shows up in Hawaii. This happy art panel is a follow on to my very popular Odd Strich & Pomegranate (also in this gallery). Mixed media direct—to—disc drawing, painting, illustration. Limited edition art panel mounted on bolt frame.
16" x 38"
Prints available.
16" x 38"
Prints available.
Buddha & Booby in Paradise
The original version of this painting "Buddha and Yorick Discuss Shakespeare" was very popular in the Northwest. Here is the Island version where Buddha's new friend is the Red-Footed Booby Bird who can be spotted on Kauai and Oahu - and at the footer of my website!
His blue-footed cousin can be found in Australia...
18" x 30" panel.
Prints available.
His blue-footed cousin can be found in Australia...
18" x 30" panel.
Prints available.
Mae West
Here she is, Mae West. Stunningly flaunty - hence her name. This painting is a combination of direct–to–disc painting, drawing, illustration and typography. Limited edition watercolor print on wood panel, mounted on my hand made bolt frame.
38" x 24"
Prints available.
38" x 24"
Prints available.
Mae West Sketch
A newly planted young coconut tree was the subject for this sketch - and the start point for the previous painting.
SeaLeaves
A dried plumeria leaf with its curved edge and reptilian texture inspired this composition. Illustration and photography combined on art panel with hand made reverse bolt frame.
24" x 24"
Prints available.
24" x 24"
Prints available.
Hashtag Surf This
The Hawaii influence shows up again! It's the cloud formations and skylines that just blow me away. Never have I seen so much color intensity and consistent variety. It seems unreal - but - it IS real.
Tri-panel 40" x 16"
Tri-panel 40" x 16"
Nude on White
Direct–to–disc painting on tri–panel mounted on bolt frame. Limited edition 42" x 17"
Prints available.
Prints available.
Evolutionary
An interpretation of the female journey through time. Bound by trends created by fashions that are fashioned by trends.
Stolen Vintage
Reflecting on Poe's "The Raven", this raven is painted with custom built digital brushes in a mixed media compilation of illustration, photography and typography. Fascinating detail and content.
27" x 32" art panel.
Prints available.
27" x 32" art panel.
Prints available.
Stolen Olive Nervermore
Having revised Poe's infamous poem, my raven visits Lenore's brokenhearted lover (who has numbed his sorrows with a few martinis) and claims the last olive from his goblet....
Morpheus Discovers the Frontier
This portrait tells a story I wrote about a young giraffe's journey across the Kalahari desert. Art panel on hand made bolt frame, 44" x 27". Prints available
Odd Strich & Pomegranate
The hat came first.
After much pondering I eventually created The Odd Strich to become the wearer of the pomegranate hat!
This has been such a successful masterpiece! It always raises comments and smiles.
18" x 36" art panel on wood with bolt frame.
Prints available.
After much pondering I eventually created The Odd Strich to become the wearer of the pomegranate hat!
This has been such a successful masterpiece! It always raises comments and smiles.
18" x 36" art panel on wood with bolt frame.
Prints available.
Early Birds out for Coffee
On the artichoke kick again! This painting is composed with direct–to–disc paint and illustration techniques. Love the intensity of the green... And there's my signature striped cocktail stick. Yes, there's a story about that too.
Pears in Gold
Many artists find the pear to be inspirational as a subject. I am no exception. I can also find inspiration in a pear martini...!
3 More Pears
This piece was originally done for a client some time ago.
It is now available as a print or as an art panel on bolt frame.
It is now available as a print or as an art panel on bolt frame.
Rainbow Ginkgos
Illustrated ginkgo leaves float in front of an embellished photographic backdrop of cement and laced with typography.
Say Nothing
A thought provoking narative composed in direct–to–disc painting and illustration techniques.
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Moving right along.
Rosie Augustine wears several creative hats... offering extensive design, illustration and branding expertise.
Her highly detailed fine art style reflects in her design approach. Rosie's mantra is – it's all art. Just ask Rocky (Racoon) - another Rosie Augustine created character.
Please visit the design galleries of Rosie Augustine Art.