Stephanie Rossi Blog
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Fall 2008
Well I'm happy to report that I've been painting, since I haven't been here updating the blog. I'm still painting things I see around San Francisco too. Things that are new are some new work in acrylic on wood panel and stretching watercolor paper over wood stretcher bars. The latest work is a little smaller in size but it seems bigger without the glass to hide behind. You can't tell by the photos, so you'll really need to come by and see it for yourself. Everyone is worried about the market. While I can't speak for everyone, it does seem like I've been painting more.
Spring 2008
A few new things are happening. A big one is a new web design. Speaking of big, I'm still working in a larger format and This season I'm working BIG. I was a little frustrated by the size limitations of watercolor sheets, 22 x 30 inches. So I bought a huge roll of watercolor paper and have less constraints on my work. They will likely be 30 x 40 inch pieces. No little works this time around. This spring the new work I'm showing is a continuation of the San Francisco close up series. It was fun to pick out a few more places that I hope you will recognize, but perhaps not right away.
Fall 2007
Welcome back. This season I'm working BIG. My new work is still watercolor on paper, but I'm working on full-size sheets. While working larger than I'm used to brings on some interesting challenges, I have to say that I'm please with the way the work is coming out. I thought it would be interesting to play with contradictions, so the new work I'm showing are a series of close up paintings of familar San Francisco landmarks.
Spring 2007
I'm back in the studio again. I've made some changes to the space and am pleased with the nice white walls that replaced the dark wood paneling. I'm finishing up a series of Tessellated Paintings just in time for Spring Open Studios at Hunter's Point Shipyard. This series was strongly influenced by the mosaics I saw in Rome last summer. In addition to this busy weekend, you can see my art up in Petaluma at the Aurora Colors Gallery from April 28 - May 26 for their May Day exhibit, showcasing All Things Bright and Beautiful. They are located at 145 Kentucky street in downtown Petaluma.
Winter 2007 Update
Thanks for stopping back. I've settled down again this winter. It was a lot of fun traveling to Italy to visit family near Bari and to spend more time in Rome. I'll have some different work to show this spring. Influenced by the stained glass and mosaic tilework I saw in Italy, I am working with watercolor and gouache on paper to create my own interpretation of mosaics and silk paints and dyes on chinese silk to make silk stained glass. Check back from time to time to see some sneak peeks available in my online gallery.
Fall 2006 Update
I've been busy traveling and exploring some different techniques and mediums this summer. This fall I'll still be showing watercolor pieces but next spring there is sure to be some new work a lot different from my current style. In addition, I've gotten a more permanent space in 101 on the other end of the building, space 2108. So be sure to stop by to see me during Open Studios in October or call to make an appointment to discuss purchasing existing work or commissioning something new.
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