"Apple Blossoms"

"Apple Blossoms"  20 x 16 oil on linen

 

From back in spring, here is a still-life of apple blossoms from my garden.  When I finished this piece, I thought that I had totally missed the subject.  So, I turned it face in towards the wall, way in the studio corner, and just left it, actually forgetting all about it.  After I recently found it  again and took another look, maybe I didn't miss the subject by too far after all.  Sometimes it's really hard to be objective about a painting, especially when you have just exited its "furnace of creation."  On pieces that I feel unsure of, I've learned that letting them sit and percolate, out of sight, nearly always produces something when seen them again with a fresh eye.  Moral of the story, "don't throw that painting out just yet!"

 

Available: stuart@stuartroper.com 

"Dunn's Rock Afternoon"

"Dunn's Rock Afternoon"  11 x 14 oil on panel  SOLD

Autumn always seems to go by far too quickly, here's a recent painting from one of my favorite locations west of Asheville.  This prominent rock outcropping has always fascinated me, and catching it with the afternoon sun of early November was just too irresistible not to try and capture. 



Salon International 2012

"Clouds Over San José" oil on panel 14" x 11" SOLD

The Salon International just released their accepted entries list for this year's exhibition. Along with "Crock with Pears", this little studio version of "Clouds Over San José" will soon be heading to Greenhouse Gallery in San Antonio, TX.

Dates and more information to follow soon!

stuart@stuartroper.com

"Spring Tea" New Video

Salon International 2011

"Silver Lake Mystery"  20" x 24" oil on linen

SOLD

Accepted into the 2011 Salon International at Greenhouse Gallery in San Antonio, my painting, "Silver Lake Mystery", received an Honorable Mention for Artistic Excellence by the awarding Judge: Daniel E. Greene, N.A.   With a total of 415 paintings accepted into this years salon, needless to say that I am delighted and truly honored by the award.  You can see the entire exhibition online by visiting: Greenhouse Gallery of Fine Art  The exhibition continues through April 22nd.

The Old Red Barn

"The Old Red Barn"  8" x 10" oil on panel

Another little painting... really enjoyed the play of all the warm and cool elements.

For more info on this painting email: stuart@stuartroper.com 

WNCPAP Group Exhibition

"Biltmore Farmhouse" 6" x 8" oil on panel

This little painting will be shown in the group exhibition

by the Signature Members of the

Western North Carolina Plein Air Painters

"WNCPAP - GROUP EXHIBITION"

Opening Reception

Saturday December 4th, 2010

6pm - 8pm

16 Patton Fine Art Gallery

16 Patton Avenue

Asheville, NC 28801

December 4th - January 8th, 2011

HOPE TO SEE YOU THERE!

For more information visit: 16 Patton Fine Art Gallery

Franklin Paint-Out

Artists hard at work!

This past weekend, Jon Houglum www.houglumfineart.com organized a very well attended paint-out in Franklin, NC.  The weather was absolutely spectacular, as you can see in this photo, and we all gathered around the old Penland Farm, where there was plenty to paint!

"October Fields"  oil on linen  14" x 18"

Here is a vista near the farm that I just couldn't resist.  Late afternoon light with the first touches of Autumn was more than enough to inspire.

"Penland's Farm"  oil on panel  11" x 14"

I was in Franklin back in July, so here is an early summer version of "Penlands Farm".

For more info on these paintings:  stuart@stuartroper.com

"Misty River Morning"

"Misty River Morning"  oil on canvas  18" x 24"

Not far from my studio is the French Broad River, and this is a view as it slowly making its' way towards Marshall, NC.  This painting was done in the early morning, and there was a softness to the light and slight fog, which really gave it a nice atmospheric perspective.

For information on this painting email:  stuart@stuartroper.com

"Sunflowers"

"Sunflowers"  11" x 14"  oil on panel

Here's one more!

For information about this painting, email: stuart@stuartroper.com

"Blue Notes"

"Blue Notes" 11" x 14" oil on panel

I've been enjoying taking some favorite props and developing a few still life paintings recently.  The beautiful porcelin cup and saucer provided just the right amount of complimentary colors to make this composition in blue work.

For information about this painting, email: stuart@stuartroper.com  

"Dockside"

"Dockside" 7.6" x 10" oil on panel

For information about this painting, email: stuart@stuartroper.com

"East Fork Falls"

"East Fork Falls" 18" x 18" oil on panel

Just spent a week in Brevard, NC, also known as "The Land of Waterfalls." There are so many obscure waterfalls that are off the beaten path, and here's one that's located on one of the most beautiful rivers in the area.

This painting is available, for information email: stuart@stuartroper.com

"Summer On Rich Mountain"

"Summer on Rich Mountain" 8 x 10 oil on panel

With Looking Glass Rock just visible in the distance, this view from high atop Rich Mountain was exhilirating to do. Though it was a secluded spot, there was an occasional car or truck that passed, throwing up clouds of dust... my painting is a bit gritty, but that's one of the delightful (NOT!) aspects of painting on location!

This painting is available, for information email: stuart@stuartroper.com

"ARTIST'S CHOICE EXHIBITION"

"Waren Wilson Barn in Spring" oil on canvas 9" x 12"

Unfettered by theme or subject matter, this new exhibition at 16 Patton Gallery, in Asheville, NC, displays subjects and mediums of gallery artist's choosing, constrained only by the artist's imagination, creativity, heart and soul.

16 Patton Gallery Fine Art Gallery

16 Patton Avenue

Asheville, NC 28801

Saturday, May 2- Sunday, June 7, 2009

For more information visit: 16 Patton Fine Art Gallery

Asheville Citizen-Times: Portfolio

"The Problem Solvers" oil on panel 16" x 20"

This group of workers, seemingly perplexed by what's in the hole, really caught my eye. The arrangement of lights and darks and those vivid colors made for an interesting arrangement. It's also featured in my profile in the January 11th edition of the Asheville Citizen-Times newspaper. To read the full article, click on the link below! Happy New Year to all, and thanks for following my blog!

For the full story, visit: Asheville Citizen-Times: Portfolio

"Sunday Morning at Pope's Barn"

"Sunday Morning at Pope's Barn" oil on canvas 24" x 30"

Here's one of the typical old barns that dot the landscape in the south. This painting will be included in the upcoming exhibition at The Crescent Gallery in Spartanburg, SC.

Opening Reception

Thursday, October 23, 2008

6:30 p.m. - 9 p.m.

The Crescent Gallery

172 East Main Street, Suite 150

Spartanburg, SC 29306

ph: 864.582.7122

For more information on the exhibition and gallery, visit: The Crescent Gallery

"River Bank Morning"

"River Bank Morning" oil on panel 20" x 24"

This painting was done on the banks of the river that borders the Biltmore Estate in Asheville. It was a glorious morning, and what intrigued me was the effect of the warm morning light surrounded by the coolness of the early day. This painting is also featured at The Crescent Gallery in Spartanburg, SC.

For more information on the exhibition and gallery, visit: The Crescent Gallery

"Autumn Touches"

"Autumn Touches" oil on panel 20" x 24"

SOLD

Autumn arrives in the mountains!

"River District Morning"

"River District Morning" oil on panel 8" x 8"

This little plein air painting was done in the heart of the continually developing artistic river district in Asheville, NC.

Email for information on this painting: info@stuartroper.com