Exhibition: "Cityscapes and Nightscenes"

"The Marshall Depot" 11" x 14" oil on panel

Here is a preview of one of the paintings that will be in the upcoming group exhibition titled "Escapes: Day to Night - Cityscapes and Nightscenes", which opens August 2, 2008 at 16 Patton Fine Art Gallery in Asheville, North Carolina. Click on the link below to go to the gallery website to learn more about this exhibition or feel free to send me a note.

OPENING RECEPTION: Saturday, August 2nd, 6 - 8 pm

For more information visit: 16 Patton Fine Art Gallery

Exhibition: "Figurative Allusions"

"Garden Baby" 12" x 16" oil on panel

This painting will be included in the upcoming group exhibition titled "Figurative Allusions" which opens June 14, 2008 at 16 Patton Fine Art Gallery in Asheville, North Carolina. Click on the link below to go to the gallery website to learn more about this exciting group exhibition.

OPENING RECEPTION: Saturday, June 14th, 6 - 8 pm

For more information visit: 16 Patton Fine Art Gallery

"The Orchard Barn"

"The Orchard Barn" oil on panel 11" x 14"

End of spring along the orchards just east of Hendersonville. These old barns are sadly and rapidly disappearing from the rural landscape, and this one was just begging to be painted.

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

"East Beach Meadow in Spring"

"East Beach Meadow in Spring" oil on panel 11" x 14"

I just returned from a wonderful painting trip to Saint Simons Island and the Golden Isles of Georgia. This little painting is of a meadow just off East Beach on Saint Simons. I was astonished to see it with such a profusion of flowers. I'll be heading back to the Georgia Coast in autumn where I'll be doing a one-man show at The Left Bank Art Gallery. More details to come!

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

Exhibition: "Go Figure; the Human Form"

"Model with Bracelets" 8" x 10" oil on panel

This painting, from life, will be included in the upcoming group exhibition titled "Go Figure; the Human Form" which opens March 14, 2008 at the Hand In Hand Gallery in Flat Rock, North Carolina. Click on the link below to go to the gallery website to learn more about this exciting group exhibition.

The Hand in Hand Gallery

2720 Greenville Hwy.

Flat Rock, NC 28713

828-697-7719

March 14, 2008 through April 27, 2008

Opening Reception: Friday, March 14th

5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

Come meet the artists and join us for wine and delicious handmade food!

For more information visit: Hand in Hand Gallery

"Summer Sunset"

"Summer Sunset" oil on mounted canvas 8" x 10"

Here is the first post for 2008, a plein-air study of a quiet sunset not far from my studio.

This painting is available - email for details: info@stuartroper.com

"Coconut Duet"

"Coconut Duet" 8" x 10" oil on panel

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This little still life is of a Viola Cornuta, variety "Coconut Duet". It is a bright spot in my sunny southern window.

BACK FROM EDISTO

"Sunrise on Edisto Island, SC"

Well, in case you've been wondering if I had disappeared, I'm still here! I've just returned from a painting expedition on Edisto Island, South Carolina. It was a fantastic trip, which brought back all the reasons why I so love the coast.

"WHEN IT RAINS" - at 16 Patton Gallery

"When It Rains" 8" x 10" oil on masonite

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Here is a painting from my upcoming one man show at 16 Patton in Asheville, NC. The opening reception is Saturday, October 6th from 6 - 8 pm, then continues through the month of October. Hope to see you there!

For information on this painting and to see the exhibition online, click on the title above or the link here to visit 16Patton.com

stuart roper

"Plum With Grapes"

"Plum With Grapes" 8" x 8" oil on gessoed hardboard

Here is Today's Painting, a little still life of a plum with green grapes. The painting measures 8" x 8" and the medium is oil on gessoed hardboard.

This painting is available - email for details: info@stuartroper.com

"Ridgeview Morning"

"Ridgeview Morning" 8" x 10" oil on mounted canvas

Much of my landscape work is plein air, meaning done on location. This little study was done early one morning this summer, and the light was truly wonderful.
The painting measures 8" x 10", the medium is oil on canvas mounted on hardboard and ready for framing.

This painting is available - email for details: info@stuartroper.com

"Fruit in Copper Pot"

"Fruit and Copper Pot" 8" x 8" oil on board

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Here's Today's Painting! I love painting metal objects, and copper is one of my favorites. This little still-life features a piece that a friend loaned me as a prop, and the fruit seemed to marry well.

Contact 16 Patton Gallery about this painting.

"MILK AND HONEY"

"Milk and Honey" 11" x 14" oil on mounted canvas

Here is a new still-life called "Milk and Honey" which will be in my upcoming one-man show in October at 16Patton Gallery in Asheville, NC. I'm always looking about in antique shops for props, and this old milk bottle and candy jar are just two of my treasured finds!

Contact 16Patton for information on this painting: http://www.16patton.com/

NEW STUART ROPER WEBSITE

I just uploaded my newly re-designed website, which I hope will be easy to navigate as well as update. You'll find a links page there which will direct you to "Today's Painting Blog" as well. www.stuartroper.com

ONE MAN SHOW IN OCTOBER

"The Proposal" oil on masonite 9" x 12"

SOLD

Point of Attraction: This is the title of my upcoming one-man show which opens this October at the Asheville, North Carolina gallery 16 Patton: http://www.16patton.com/ The show will explore a variety of subjects, from plein air landscapes to still life and figurative works.
Opening reception is
Saturday, October 6, from 6-8 pm
16 Patton Avenue - Asheville, NC 28801 (828) 236-2889
Hope to see you there!