The Rose Series

Rose Series

For a year I concentrated on investigating and exploring roses. Some buds peel open, others unroll, there are curves and point patterns on the petals. This series of large pastels became an exploration of color and line to create moods.

Shadows of Two Lights-Remember the Bells

8X10 oil on panel 2009

Painted in mourning for twin brothers, Larry Bell was my best buddy for years,
his brother Jerry passed away this winter. Many artworks are profound expressions of emotion,
this one celebrates the lives of two men who made a difference to so many.

Complementary Rose

24X24 oil

Primarily painted with juicy yellows & violet [complementary colors], this is my first rose in oil paint.
The rose I painted from was red, from Charles.

Rotated Rose

20x26 pastel

The only rose with water droplets, this has a burgundy undertone that creates a dramatic feeling.
This is the June picture on the 2007 calendar.

Jazz Won't do it

19x26 pastel

I switched my music from Jazz to Blues while trying to work out the problems in this composition. As soon as the music started, it came together quickly and I really enjoyed scrubbing in these colors.

Investigating Pink

22x30 pastel

Various pinks make a strong statement that is not traditional.

The Moon is a Balloon

22x30 pastel

An early rose composition, this was my inspiration for extreme close up paintings.

Whats Pink is Blue

19x27 pastel

This was selected for the Albright-Knox Members Collection.

Orange and Yellow

16x24 pastel

During my rose series, I explored various color combinations such as blue and yellow.
This one was the most realistic - some botanist should give this rose a proper title.