Fall and Resurrection
Title: Fall and Resurrection
Medium: Oil on linen panel
Dimensions: 12" x 16"
This still life explores the tension between mortality, sin, and renewal through a carefully balanced arrangement of symbolic objects. At its center rests a human skull, rendered with quiet realism, representing the evolving human understanding of death — not merely an ending, but a threshold. Beneath it lies a closed book, a reminder of knowledge, mystery, and the narratives that shape our spiritual imagination.
In contrast to these somber elements, a red apple introduces the theme of the Fall from the Book of Genesis, its luminous surface echoing the moment humanity first turned toward imperfection. Beside it, a soft lily bloom and unopened bud evoke Easter Sunday — the promise of resurrection, purity, and the possibility of renewal even in the presence of decay.
Together, these objects form a meditation on the human condition: the weight of mortality, the consequence of choice, and the enduring hope of redemption. Painted in the classical tradition, the composition invites viewers to linger in the quiet space between what ends and what begins.
Original still life underpainting.
Original still life, first velatura
Original still life, third velatura
Original still life, ready for glazing.
Master Copy of Jeanne la Rousse, Original by Jules Lefebvre
Title: Jeanne la Rousse
Medium: Oil on linen panel
Dimensions: 20" x 24"
This painting is a refined study after Jules Lefebvre’s Jeanne la Rousse, capturing the quiet introspection and luminous grace of the original work. The young woman, shown in profile, is absorbed in her reading, her auburn hair gathered neatly behind her shoulders. The rich red and black of her dress contrast with the crisp white sleeves, creating a harmonious interplay of color and texture that draws the viewer toward her serene expression.
Set against a soft green background, the composition emphasizes stillness and contemplation. The open book becomes the focal point of her inner world, a symbol of learning, reflection, and the private space where imagination and thought meet. In this interpretation, the artist preserves the elegance of Lefebvre’s design while bringing her own sensitivity to the rendering of form, light, and atmosphere.
This master copy celebrates classical technique, attentive craftsmanship, and the enduring beauty of nineteenth‑century portraiture. It invites viewers to linger with Jeanne in her moment of quiet study, suspended between presence and reverie.
Jeanne La Rousse, underpainting stage two
Jeanne La Rousse, underpainting stage one
Jeanne La Rousse, velatura
Jeanne La Rousse, glazing