New Years Eve
New Years Eve is a reflection of a moment that reaches for hope, but which often lands in disappointment. New Years Eve holds so many good intentions, so much desire to do things well in the coming year. Yet for me I find there is a loss of a year possibly wasted and a uncertainty…
Pearls from Heaven
When I was painting this artwork, Pearls from Heaven, I was considering many ideas, one of was the Israelites plight in the desert and the manna from heaven provided by God. I, however, wished to turn it on its head and consider a more contemporary vision. In the developed world we are so very rich…
Caught in the Brambles
Sometimes when I am painting I just get started, then when I feel it has concluded I assign a title. It is very intuitive, but I find that there are similar concepts and imagery that comes forth. In the case of ‘Caught in the Brambles’ I started by painting branches like language, every stroke is…
Rostan Studio 