Sun Flare

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Sun flare, oil in canvas, 5×7″. Small study for a possible larger piece.

George Billis Exhibit

New Bedford Harbor Nocturne 2 Night Departure Nocturne Verde

Three of my nocturne pieces shown here were selected to be a part the New York City Invitational Group Show, being hosted at the George Billis Gallery, NYC.

July 26 – August 20, 2016
Opening reception: July 28th 5-8pm

George Billis Gallery – Ground Floor
525 West 26th Street, New York, NYC 10001

More info.: http://www.artessexgallery.com/

Rooftop Red Sunrise

Rooftop Red Sunrise, Oil on Canvas, 5″ X 7″

SOLD

Morning Departure

Morning Departure, 8″ X 11″, Charcoal on Paper

Karen in Profile

Karen in Profile, 4″ x 5″ Graphite on Paper

William St. Parking Lot

William St. Parking Lot, 7 3/4″ x 9 3/4″ , oil on panel

William St. Parking Lot, [DETAIL]

Happy to finally finish this piece. I started it over a year ago and must have repainted the sky more times than I can count. I must say I am happy with the composition and mood.

Seated Figure

Seated Figure, 6″ x 6″ graphite on paper

Passing Clouds over New Bedford Whaling Museum’s Cupola

Passing Clouds over New Bedford Whaling Museum’s Cupola, oil on panel, 26″ x 8″

Passing Clouds over New Bedford Whaling Museum’s Cupola [Detail]

cactus in morning light

Cactus in Morning Light , oil on canvas, 5″ x 7″

Cactus in Morning Light [ Detail]

While I do have a steady project/theme I am working on, there are moments when you have to drop everything and capture something that is absolutely beautiful. This still life of a small cactus plant is one such moment. It caught my attention as it sat on my bedroom window sill basking in the morning light. I had to paint it.

Big Sun

Big Sun, oil on canvas, 5″ x 7″

Big Sun [Detail]

One of the first things I do in a new studio is find exactly on the horizon where the sun rises and sets. It is interesting to watch as it shifts from one point to another; during winter, spring, summer and fall. I feel a sense of place in my environment having this knowledge.

This oil painting is on stretched canvas, unframed and self hanging.

Roy St. C. Rossow

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