Avery Arts Council Members Exhibition

 "Greenway Morning" 8" x 10" oil on panel

Come visit Banner Elk and see the Avery County Arts Council Members Exhibition during the month of May! 

Opening Reception: Saturday, May 8th 2pm - 4pm 

The Cheese House Gallery

630 Shawneehaw Avenue (Hwy 184)

Banner Elk, NC 28604

828.898.4292

info@averycountyartscouncil.org

"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  

"Afternoon Grazers"

"Afternoon Grazers" oil on panel 8" x 10"

I've sketched and photographed this farm in all sorts of weather, summer through winter. This view always seemed lacking, but when I caught these "grazers", it made the subject into a real story.

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

"Beaver Lake Winter"

"Beaver Lake Winter" oil on panel 11" x 14"

Winter has certainly given landscape painters a lot of subject matter this year. Here is a little painting of the creek feeding Beaver Lake. What really caught my eye in this was the richness of the reflections and the contrasts with the surrounding snow. Lots of fun!

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

"Winter's Gold" - Video

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"Dockside"

"Dockside" 7.6" x 10" oil on panel

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

Opening Night at the Crescent

Here is a shot from opening night at the Crescent Art Gallery. It was a beautiful evening, lots of people stopped by and a couple of things sold, good way to kick off the show! Happy Thanksgiving All!

New Book and One-Man Show

~THE BOOK ~

I'm delighted to announce the release of my new book; STUART ROPER - Selected Works, which is now available. This 80 page portfolio style book has 62 full color plates, and is available in both softcover and hardcover editions. You can preview the book and find ordering information by clicking on the link below the picture or by visiting the 'book' page on my website: http://www.stuartroper.com/book.htm

PREVIEW AND ORDER INFORMATION LINK

~ THE EXHIBITION ~

Brown's Barn in Winter oil on panel 20" x 24"

The Crescent Gallery

172 East Main Street

Spartanburg, SC 29306

Opening Reception

Thursday, November 19, 2009

5pm - 9pm

Exhibition continues through December 2009

For more information on the exhibition please visit or call

The Crescent Gallery

864.582.7122

October at Biltmore

On location at Biltmore - photo by Larry Westfall

Last week, on the most splendid October morning, I was painting on location at George Vanderbilt's spectacular Biltmore Estate in Asheville, NC. Not a bad spot to plop down your easel! This photo was shot by Larry Westfall, visiting from Houston, Texas.

Circa 1910

Circa 1910 oil on panel 11" x 14"

Here is a plein air painting that I did on the first day of October, with autumn just beginning to make its arrival. This little church, built around 1910, had just held its last service the previous Sunday. The parishioners have offered the structure to be moved, but the sentiment is that it will be torn down instead. Sadly, this story is being repeated all too often.

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

"Sunset Palms"

"Sunset Palms" oil on panel 9" x 12"

Here is a small painting from a trip to the coast of Georgia in spring. The sun was setting, casting a firey glow on this group of palms... who could resist that!

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

PAP-SE Workshop and Forum

PAP-SE members and artist colleagues

The Plein Air Painters of the Southeast just held a workshop and forum near Boone, NC at the beautiful equestrian retreat of Leatherwood Mountains. PAP-SE generously opened the event to include fellow artists from all over the area, and with many attending, we truly had a wonderful time. It was indeed a pleasure and honor to work alongside so many talented colleagues. Pictured above, from left to right are: Gavin Brooks, Carol and Perry Austin, Dee Beard Dean, Larry Moore, Richard Oversmith, Rich Nelson, and just the rear end of Trey Finney!

Banner Elk Paint Out

"Greenway Morning" 8" x 10" oil on panel

The Avery Arts Council in Banner Elk held a one day paint-out on Saturday, August 22, in celebration of their lovely greenway. Painters from across the region participated, and we had a really good time. The event ended with an awards ceremony at The Art Cellar Gallery in Banner Elk. My little plein air painting, "Greenway Morning," won third place! The Arts Council is hoping to make this an annual event.

This painting is available, for information 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