TODAY'S PAINTING

"The Golden Hour"

2012-01-03T17:21:00.008-05:00

"The Golden Hour" oil on panel 11" x 14" SOLD

I've been waiting for an idea to use this amber bottle, and after a recent visit to the supermarket, I realized that I had just the makings of a painting that would let the bottle shine. The wonderful thing about doing a still life with veggies is that you get to eat them when you're done!

American Art Collector - JAN. 2012

2011-12-15T17:18:00.004-05:00

"Crock With Pears" oil on panel 11" x 14"

"Crock With Pears" is one of my paintings that is included in the Special Still Life Feature in the January 2012 issue of American Art Collector Magazine. Publication Date: Dec. 21, 2011 Visit American Art Collector online: http://www.americanartcollector.com/

More info: stuart@stuartroper.com

"Musings On Land And Object" Interview

2011-12-11T15:46:00.004-05:00

"Green Apples" oil on panel 8" x 10"

"Musings On Land And Object" exhibition continues at The Grand Bohemian Gallery in Asheville's Biltmore Village. Now through January 30, 2012.

Read more about the exhibition and me in this online interview with The Laurel Of Asheville Magazine's Tim Jackson.

http://thelaurelofasheville.com/issues/2011/12/grand-bohemian-exhibits-works-by-asheville-s-stuart-roper

Happy Holidays!

"After The Catch"

2011-11-08T17:57:00.005-05:00

"After The Catch" oil on panel 8" x 10"

October is absolutely my favorite time of the year for visiting the coastal areas of the southeast. Here's a little plein-air painting of a shrimp boat in the late afternoon light, "After The Catch."

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

Exhibition: "Musings on Land and Object"

2011-11-06T19:30:00.008-05:00

"Whisper Mountain Morning" 8" x 10" oil on panel

SOLD

"Whisper Mountain Morning" is one of the pieces that will be featured in my upcoming Debut Exhibition at The Grand Bohemian Gallery in Asheville, NC on December 3rd, 2011, with a Reception for the Artsist from 5:30 pm - 8:30 pm. The exhibition will feature both plein-air and studio landscapes as well as still-life paintings. "Musings On Land And Object" will continue through January 30, 2012

For more information contact: stuart@stuartroper.com

or Constance Richards at The Grand Bohemian Gallery: Constance.Richards@bohemianasheville.com

Granny Smith

2011-10-19T16:57:00.000-04:00

"Granny Smith" oil on panel 12" x 16"

Wow, I can't believe it has been so long since my last post. Summer was busy and here and gone way too quickly. Fall is now here and the days are getting shorter, so hopefully I'll be back to posting on a more regular basis. So, for my first entry for fall, here is a 12" x 16" oil on panel still life that I really enjoyed painting. The warmth of the antique copper teapot along with the vibrant greens in the apples paired beautifully for this composition.

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

Three New Galleries

2011-06-09T07:34:00.000-04:00

I'm really excited to announce my new affiliation with three excellent galleries. Look for upcoming news and events soon!

M Gallery of Fine Art

11 Broad Street

Charleston, South Carolina 29401

(843) 727-4500

http://www.mgalleryoffineart.com

John Collette Fine Art

381 Main Street

Highlands, North Carolina 28741

(828) 526-0339

http://www.johncollettefineart.com/

The Grand Bohemian Gallery

11 Boston Way

Asheville, North Carolina 28803

(828) 505-2949

http://www.bohemianhotelasheville.com

Annual TRAC Paint Out Exhibit, May 21 - 28

2011-05-25T07:56:00.000-04:00

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

2011-05-14T10:20:00.002-04:00

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"

SOLD

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

2011-04-30T17:25:00.000-04:00

"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

2011-04-29T17:58:00.002-04:00

Salon International 2011

2011-04-03T08:54:00.001-04:00

"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 American Still Life | juried exhibition

2011-03-22T14:50:00.000-04:00

"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

2011-03-16T20:41:00.000-04:00

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

SOLD

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

2011-03-16T20:38:00.000-04:00

"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

2011-01-17T17:31:00.004-05:00

"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

2010-11-30T17:57:00.002-05:00

"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

2010-11-09T11:53:00.000-05:00

"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

2010-11-04T11:31:00.000-04:00

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

SOLD

Fine Art Prints - Now Available At Studio B

2010-10-08T19:17:00.001-04:00

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

2010-10-05T10:17:00.000-04:00

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

2010-10-04T10:43:00.002-04:00

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/

"Morning Stroll In The Italian Garden"

2010-09-09T16:48:00.001-04:00

"Morning Stroll In The Italian Garden" 11" x 14" oil on panel

Early morning mist was well on its' way to making this painting overly gray, until an amazing ray of light broke through giving this piece just what it needed for extra interest. When these fleeting moments appear, we just have to grab them and go!

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

"Misty River Morning"

2010-08-26T14:02:00.000-04:00

"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

Opening Night at 16 Patton

2010-07-21T15:06:00.000-04:00

Opening night at 16 Patton Fin Art Gallery on Saturday evening was very enjoyable, lots of familiar faces and many new ones!

Here is a shot of a section of the exhibition before everyone arrived. "The Way I See It" will run through Sunday, August 29th. You'll enjoy the gallery's entire collection, and please introduce yourself to 16 Patton's owner, Danna Anderson.

To see the entire exhibition, visit: http://www.16patton.com/