Art of Roscoe has established the  STUDIO GALLERY right in the heart of Adelaide at LOT 14, REGENT ARCADE.

STUDIO/GALLERY has core opening times from 10.30 am to 3.30 pm on weekdays (other times by arrangement).

STUDIO/GALLERY is a SALA Venue. Artists are invited to discuss any proposal for future exhibitions.

“I have always lived with art, so in a way it is not a retirement occupation, rather, I now have the time for a passion that was curated from a very young age.”

This month we feature some paintings of the sunrise at Seacliff, from my recent trip to Ningaloo, and a couple from James Price Point where Australia has been fortunate in retaining these spectacular beaches from unwarranted intrusions. Being beach scenes they fit very well with our reproductions of two works by Clarice Beckett from my personal collection from “Clarice Beckett: The present moment” in 2021 in our Art Gallery of South Australia.

#200 Seacliff Moon at Dawn

We have sensational sunrises in Adelaide, this one is near the Seacliff Hotel featuring the clouds on the horizon and the moon with a wafer thin cloud. The reflected colour on the horizon presenting a challenge to do this scene the justice it deserves.

#199 Seacliff Moon at Dawn

A detail for the larger painting that was to follow. I needed to understand the reflected colours of the sunrise to prepare for the larger painting.

#192 Winderabandi Point

A new landscape from the drone to provide a different perspective

#193 Winderabandi Point

Ningaloo, the Coral Coast, WA. A drone to providing a different perspective

#194 Winderabandi Point

Ningaloo, the Coral Coast, WA. Walking back along the sandy point as the tide closes in from both sides.

#187 James Price Point I, WA.

Stunning red cliffs on Cape Leveque just north of Broome.

#188 James Price Point II, WA.

Another example of the stunning red cliffs of Cape Leveque.

#210 Clarice Beckett “Moonrise” 

This lovely painting is now available in greeting card format or as a print on canvas from Art of Roscoe.

#201 Clarice Beckett “Sunset”

This painting is available in greeting card format or in print onto canvas from Art of Roscoe.

Art of Roscoe hosted a venue for SALA 2024, the first of a number of Exhibitions planned for our venue that brought together three artists of three genres, to produce “OUTDOOR ART PERSPECTIVES” that featured the vibrant art of  NATASHA MILIOTIS and her beautiful watercolour paintings of the endangered swift parrot that left a big impression.

JAMES ROLEVINK displayed his exceptional talent with his photography of birds, bees and butterflies at very close range.

ROSCOE SHELTON anchored the exhibition with his well regarded landscapes from a recently completed set from the World Heritage Ningaloo region together with  a range that brought his understanding of the World Significant Arkaroola. His work exceeded last years successful ART OF RAIL exhibition held at the Kewsick Interstate Railway Station.

Following the conclusion of SALA 2024, some of these works might still available direct from the respective artists.

During SALA 2023, Roscoe held a successful exhibition “Art of Rail” at the Keswick Interstate Railway Terminal with Journey Beyond featuring inspirations from the Ghan Railway Journey.

#182 Leaving Alice

The Ghan journeys north leaving behind Alice Springs and the Red Centre.

#175 Standley Chasm

A visit to this iconic chasm, west of Alice Springs is a feature of the Ghan Journey.

Roscoe is working on the works from Ningaloo, including the beaches, the reef itself, Cape Range and the gorges and canyons that provided so much inspiration.

#186 Curdimurka

This is a second version of one of the standout paintings from the Art of Rail exhibition. Here I have been captured by the light bouncing off lake Eyre South and illuminating the sky notwithstanding that sunset is approaching.

#187 James Price Point

James Price Point is the location that was initially considered for a gas processing facility. These cliffs are absolutely stunning and this recognises that good sense prevailed to protect this unique landscape.

Every painting has a reason, otherwise why paint it in the first place. Some achieve the intended objective if they have captured the essence that drew the attention in the first place. So I do have some favourites for special and different reasons.

#134 Millstream

To this day I still remember the shadows of the late afternoon racing across the spinifex plain turning gold into shadow. I do love the colour that the iron soaked ridges add to a breathtaking view.

#183 Katherine Gorge

I have travelled the Katherine Gorge many times. This time the water was higher than usual but I think I nailed the water and the clouds. .

It is 55 years ago since Roscoe first visited Arkaroola. The rugged mountains, the unreliable and infrequent rain has produced a very challenging landscape. The elements challenge natures ability to survive. It is an area of much learning, understanding and inspiration.

#147 Mt Ward / Split Rock

A stopover on the famous Ridge Top Tour at Arkaroola. There is a ruthlessness in the landscape and yet a beauty.

#56

A rockpool at the opening of Bararrana Gorge. One of a number a waterholes in Arkaroola Creek that come to light in good years.

#090 Birkenhead Bridge

Sorry, SOLD. It was a nod to Turner or Clarice Beckett? Another early morning scene at dawn with the moon still in the sky reflecting in the river.

#080

Brighton Jetty.

Exploring the lands of Namatjira

Late in 2023, I travelled through the gorges of Tjoritja/West MacDonnell NP, Finke Gorge NP and Hermannsburg looking for the landscape and colour that inspired the works of Albert Namatjira. The year had been blessed with good rains, so in place of those dusty pinks and blue we found abundant green. Next year!

#183 Palm Valley – Mpulungkinya

A recent trip visiting the gorges of Tjoritja/West MacDonnell NP, Finke Gorge NP and Hermannsburg looking for the landscape and colour that inspired the works of Albert Namatjira and others.

#184 Palm Valley – Finke Gorge NP

Walking along the old creek bed of Palm Creek, exploring the ancient panorama, the sandstone formations and the rare cabbage palms, the cycads and the ghostly white gums.

Each year I participate in some way with the SALA (South Australian Living Artist) exhibitions. In addition I present some of my favourite South Australian paintings for sale on the ShopSALA website.

SALA 2023 – Great successful exhibition with Journey Beyond (8 paintings) at the Keswick, Adelaide Parklands Train Terminal to celebrate Trail Travel. From Darwin to Adelaide, from Sydney to Perth and from Adelaide to Melbourne, the Art of Rail exhibition brought three artist’s interpretation of the journeys to canvas as part of SALA 2023.

The Ghan Collection

Arkaroola is one of those special places. It is a landscape that is rugged. It has to be robust to survive long periods without rain. It is a place that at once you can observe the stars, the turmoil of the clash of tectonic plates, the evolution of species into a harsh but wonderful environment. Learn more.