Annual TRAC Paint Out Exhibit, May 21 - 28

Twenty five painters participated in the Fifth Annual Toe River Arts Council Paint Out that was held on Saturday, May 21 in downtown Burnsville. Painters of all ages and media participated.

Prizes and awards were selected by known Madison County painter, Bill Weldner, and awards went to: First Place to Richard Oversmith for his oil painting titled “Saddle in an Old Barn;” Second Place to Jon Houglum for his oil painting titled “Old Home Place;” and Third Place to Stuart Roper for his oil painting titled “Academy Street Morning.”



Spring On Avery's Creek

Painting the spring landscape near Asheville, my friend Richard Oversmith and I found this flower lined creek and couldn't pass it up!

Richard Oversmith painting at Avery's Creek

Here is a shot of the scene

And here is my version

"Spring On Avery's Creek" oil on panel 14" x 11"

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Time of day and lighting are so critical when out looking for subjects in the landscape. By the time Richard and I finished up, the sun had shifted to its zenith, rendering this lovely scene flat as a pancake!

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

Recent Awards

"Garden Pearls"  oil on panel 11" x 14"

"Garden Pearls", one of two paintings that was accepted into the current juried exhibition at The Bascom Center For Visual Arts in Highlands, NC, received an Honorable Mention Award.  Also, seen in an earlier post, "Silver Lake Mystery", which was accepted into this year's Salon International in San Antonio, also received an Honorable Mention for Artistic Excellence Award by the awarding judge Daniel E. Greene, N.A..  With some 415 paintings in the exhibition, it was indeed an honor to be recognized.

"Spring Tea" New Video

Salon International 2011

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

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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 American Still Life | juried exhibition

"Elephant Garlic"  oil on mounted canvas 9" x 12"

Elephant Garlic - one of my two still life paintings that was just juried into the exhibition: The American Still Life.  It will take place at The Bascom | A Center For The Visual Arts in Highlands, NC.  The exhibition opens Saturday, April 16 with a reception starting at 5pm and continues through Monday, July 4, 2011. This should be an exciting and wonderful exhibition, and The Bascom is well worth the visit!

The Bascom | A Center for the Visual Arts

P.O. Box 766 | 323 Franklin Road | Highlands, NC 28741

828.526.4949m ext 131

For more information:  stuart@stuartroper.com 

Copper Teapot with Lemons

"Copper Teapot with Lemons"  oil on panel  11" x 14"

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Here is another piece featuring lemons along with a favorite antique copper teapot.

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

Tea With Lemon

"Tea With Lemon"  oil on panel  8" x 10"

Recently I've been working on some still life painting, a nice break from mainly landscapes... especially during these cold winter months.  This piece was almost monochromatic, with the emphasis on those lemony-lemons.

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



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

Morning In The Italian Garden II - Studio Version

"Morning In The Italian Garden II  oil on panel  20" x 24"

After a plein-air painting done in early September, I was inspired to use it as my jumping-off point for this larger studio version.  I feel that I captured the misty morning mood from the plein-air painting while then letting this piece go where it wanted.

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

Recently Sold

"Golden Afternoon"  10" x 10" oil on panel

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Fine Art Prints - Now Available At Studio B

Patti Bell, owner of Studio B, is now offering a selection of my fine art prints.  In addition to her gallery, she is one of the finest framers in Asheville, offering a full range of services.  Stop by and see her in her new location at 171 Weaverville Hwy. 

For more information visit Studio B's website: www.GalleryAtStudioB.com/

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

WNCPAP - Paint-Out

Hickory Nut Gap Farm - Fairview, NC

A group of members from the Western North Carolina Plein Air Painters met for a one-day paint-out on September 25th at the beautiful Hickory Nut Gap Farm, just south of Asheville, NC.

Linda Cheek painting "the big house"

Here is Linda Cheek working on her second painting of the day.  Other attending members included Peggy Taylor, Colleen Webster and yours truly.  With an opening on Saturday, December 4th at 16 Patton Fine Art Gallery in Asheville, WNCPAP will be featured in an exhibition promoting plein air painting.  The exhibition will run through January 8, 2011.  For more information, visit the WNCPAP website:  http://www.wncpap.com/