About the Artist

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VISIT MY STUDIO AT THE ARTIST'S LOFT GREAT FALLS VILLAGE CENTRE, GREAT FALLS, VA.

My primary paint is oil and my inspiration comes from scenes in and around Virginia and locations from other parts of the world.  Presently most of my paintings are done in my home or you can catch me at The Loft in my studio at Great Falls, Va.  When photographing a particular scene I try to capture the feeling of a location with light and shadow.  Although I classify myself as a photo realist most of my paintings are more representational of a photograph.  I feel that having a firm background in drawing helps me to prepare a landscape that is both realistic and inviting.  I particularly like to challange myself with composition and perspective.  Many people who see my landscapes comment that they feel as though they could walk right into my painting.  My goal is to maintain that kind of emotional response.  If I am painting a landscape I try to keep a sense of mystery and intrigue in my work.  When I am painting a scene from a warm summers day I try to create a sense of warmth that relates to that scene. 

 



Classes and Shows: 


New Show:  Athenaeum Gallery Master Copiest's Exhibition   Alexandria Va.  5/20-6/27 2021

 

Previous Show:  Master Copyiest Art Show Delaplaine Art Center Frederick, Md.  2/3-3/1, 2020

 

Katie's Coffee House  Great Falls, Va. 2019

 

Mondays:  Copyist Artist at The National Gallery of Art


Great Falls School of Art Gallery Show:


2019  Exhibition  June 1-30th Katie's  Coffee House, Great Falls Va.

2018-19 Still life and Plein Air Classes w/ Jill Banks 

2016 Honorable Mention for "Pop" 

 2015 First Place for "Pick Me" 

            

           Classes with Jill Banks ongoing

2012  Represented by Barrel Oak Winery Gallery

           Interview with Elan Magazine

2011  Classes taken at Torpedo Factory with:

           Diane Tessler

           Danni Dawson

           Lisa Semerad
 

2009  Featured in "American Art Collector"

2008-11  Juried into Lorton Workhouse 

            Artwork chosen to represent Upcoming Exhibits and Events

2006  Represented by Oakton Art and Frame

            Represented by Applegate Gallery

            Art and Design Magazine

2001  Classes with Nancy Jung

1997  Tokyo American Club Art Show

 

 

 

In my earlier days our family lived in Tokyo, Japan for four years.  To keep myself busy I took painting classes in oil with two amazing sensei who taught me composition and color harmony. I also took classes in watercolor and sumi-e. Once I was introduced to oil painting it far exceeded my desire to paint with any other medium.  Today I continue painting landscapes, animals, people and still life in oil.   My love of nature keeps me painting. 

  I classify myself as a photo realism artist.  Recently I started painting more in plein air.   I make sketches that serve as my starting point, then simplify and exaggerate, interpret and suggest, until I'm satisfied with my impression of a scene.  When the sketch is finished I then move onto the canvas and start the painting letting my passion take over.  


I hope you have enjoyed my paintings as much as I have enjoyed sharing them with you.  
 Appointments are encouraged and commissions are welcome.  

703 216-2470 or robin.rosner@gmail.com