Moonlight Sonata

Friday has become a day for posting new work.  As my painting technique evolves, I find myself spending more and more time on each piece I do.  I have been very fixed on surface texture and getting it just right.  I am very pleased with this new painting. I found a photograph which showed what Beethoven's room  might have looked like.  The piano is actually accurate but of course his room didn't have quite as much going on as this one.   I have combined all the elements I love.  Music, interiors, birds, interesting colors and patterns  that have movement.  This painting is 11x14.  The sides have been painted so no frame is needed but should have one!

The Bird Watchers

Over the years I have developed such an appreciation of birds from my in-laws. Ever since I can remember Ray and Barbara have been watching, feeding and identifying birds and keeping the squirrels off their many bird feeders. Over the Christmas break we visited them. We sat looking out their large sliding glass door at the many birds eating from the feeders. These little creatures are pretty amazing and stuck with me.This painting is 11x14 on stretched cotton and linen done with acrylics.

A Midsummer Night's Dream

This is my latest painting. I actually felt a bit sad today when I finally signed it. I enjoyed being totally lost in it for days. The inspiration for this piece came to me after watching The Great Gatsby a few weeks ago. It's certainly a beautiful-looking movie from the set to the clothing. I remember seeing it about 25 years ago and being totally taken by Robert Redford, the the back drop, the set , and the clothing never noticing much about the acting or how slow moving it was and the almost funny dramatic close ups that you never see in today's films.
A Midsummer Night's Dream is 16x20 on stretched cotton/linen.

Bread and Chocolate

The title for this 8x10 painting is taken from my second oldest sister Rosalie, who is a Boston area food writer. Bread and Chocolate is the name of her blog. If you are into real food and wine you will appreciate her writing.

http://www.rosiedequattro.com/