Tom Rosenow

03/28/2023

Dancer (2023). Digital collage printed as a Photopolymer. More written below....

Images taken from a TikTok, DALLE-2, my camera reel, and stock photos. In the video that inspired this work, a young woman performs popular dances outdoors while a wildfire creeps towards her from behind. The comments I saw on it were absolutely vile- hating on the "stupidity" of dancing while this natural disaster was coming. But as far as I know she's alright and this struck me as a really iconic scene. The world is burning- what's Gen-Z to do?? Might be too late to fix the damage we've done to this planet. But you only get one life so "f**k it we ball"

03/05/2023

Creature of the Night!!!
(Crop of the last painting posted)

02/06/2023

Studio shot from the end of last semester. Still need to get around to finishing a few of these... 👀

02/03/2023

Car crash 1 (oil on panel- 12" x 12"). 2022
The beginning of my fixation on crashed cars from last semester. The color & composition is based on one of the many AI images I was generating at the time. I might post some of those but don't really want to have to take a side in that battle. I also risk revealing that my reference imagery is sometimes more engaging than the paintings 😅

01/30/2023

Stuck Inside (2020) Oil on Canvas ~2' x 3'
This one's a couple years old but mirrors what I'm interested in right now. Also I never posted the actual photos I took of it?? Only cell phone shots?? Not sure what I was thinking there.
#2020

10/24/2022

Lil frog study (oil)
For those interested- some life updates below...

Been a minute since I've posted here. Surprise, I'm alive and still painting!

Back in July I moved to Tampa and have started working towards my Masters of Fine Art at USF. I was lucky enough to lock down a TA position for a combined intermediate & advanced printmaking class which has been hugely fulfilling so far. The professor I'm working with is the definition of a "master printer" so I'm soaking up all the information & techniques from her that I can. The real joy though is helping all the undergrads with their work :-) Even though being a TA is just dipping my toes into the world of fine arts instruction, I'm already really enthusiastic about it. These experiences have been a helpful reminder for where my career as an artist could lead to and why I wanted a graduate degree in the first place!

In terms of art making, I've (mostly) pushed aside my love of the natural landscape in pursuit of different subjects. It's been a struggle leaving my comfort zone but the goal is to continue forward into uncharted territory with the hopes of both learning about myself and developing further as an artist. No idea what kind of work I'll be making by the 3rd year of this program but I'm really excited for the journey.

Overall, things are good. I'm lucky to be surrounded by awesome people and have a wide support system. Couldn't do it without the homies. Specific shout out to everyone who purchased work before I left and funded this grand adventure!

Much love to you all for sticking around.

-Tom

06/18/2022

It's true- I'll be moving to Tampa at the end of this month to start working on my Masters of Fine Arts at USF :-) Help me raise money for school by stopping by the Bellefonte Art Museum tomorrow (Sunday) anytime from 12-4:30pm. I'll have 40+ original paintings and prints, all heavily discounted

EVERYTHING MUST GO!!

Also, if you live in Bellefonte or have friends who do- please share this post!

06/09/2022

Self Portrait via We**am. 2022
Painted from life, acrylic on canvas. 16" x 20"

Been thinking a lot about how we view the world through the medium of the internet/lens of a digital display. With this self portrait I was thinking about how to access a genuine "reflection" of myself, in the same way you can paint a self portrait in the mirror. With the we**am on a live feed, I maintained the traditional ritual of posing while painting.

Looking back at this work I find it interesting that I could never make direct eye contact with myself. I either try to look at my digital image (where my reflected eyes appear to dart away) or I directly address the camera in an effort to create "eye contact" and I'm only met with a small black aperture.

Maybe that's a bit vague but it feels like the beginning of a conversation worth having.

06/08/2022

Commissioned Baby Portrait
Graphite on Paper, 8" x 10"

05/17/2022

"When the Sun Go Up" Oil on panel, 12" x 12"
Commissioned album cover.

05/15/2022

Action shot! Here I am live painting a couple weeks back at University Wine Company for LCC's "Arts Day". Lots of fun! Big thank you to Lori, Zach, Jeff, and everyone who stopped to chat 😁

05/14/2022

Just refreshed my wall at !
Every piece currently hanging is marked down so drop in and take a look :-) Raising funds for an upcoming move....more details on that soon

05/12/2022

Beautiful day to be outside! Even better with a brush in hand 😁 thanks for coming to hang in the park and keepin me company!

05/12/2022

The Art of Discovery - State College Magazine

Check out my article in this month's edition of State College Magazine! I was contacted to write a short essay for the "Thoughts on Art" section and had a blast describing my experiences out in the field :-)

Spring Creek Life Study - Branch Acting as Vane Tom Rosenow Painter BFA, Penn State Instagram Painting landscapes from life, on location, is a method of working that dates back to the invention of tubed paint in the early 1800s. Instead of being forced to draw a “study” of a landscap...

05/06/2022

"Hard//Work". Acrylic on canvas, 16" x 20"
Artist Nate Prati painted from life

04/20/2022

Spring has sprung! Hope y'all are making the most of these crisp, sunny days 😁

03/18/2022

Reminder! I've got paintings up at the until the end of March. Stop by to check em out and try some of the finest wine in Centre County :-)

03/10/2022

Tonight!! Come by and say hi :-)

03/09/2022

It's almost here!! Been a long time since I've had an opening reception and I'm so thankful for the opportunity to both show these works in such a beautiful space. University Wine Company is an awesome establishment and I can't wait to sip some wine and talk art :-)

To anyone reading this whole post, thank you. But also, please leave a comment or share this to your story! I'm hoping to raise money for an upcoming move and any extra eyes I can get on this ad would really help out. Many thanks ❤️

03/04/2022

Sneak peek of my exhibition at University Wine Company

Opening reception is March 10th from 6-8pm! If you're interested in purchasing an original painting from my series of local landscapes, this is the very best time. All works are marked down to help raise money for my upcoming move. (Made possible by the generous management at UWC taking zero commission on sales! They rock!!!)

There will be light refreshments provided as well as a free glass of wine on me! Gotta get there early for that though :-)

Works will be on display through the rest of the month

02/22/2022

"The Corner" prints are now available on my Etsy!

Link: https://www.etsy.com/listing/1158792420/corner-room-state-college-pa-fine-art

Stocked in both 16" x 16" (full size) and 10" x 10". Only 3 remaining of each though so act fast if ya want one :-) Not sure when the next edition will be.

02/21/2022

First plein air session of 2022! So nice to have some warmer weather blowing through & I'm glad I could take advantage of it. Swipe for detail shot and pic on location.

18" x 24" Acrylic on canvas (available)

02/18/2022

Kish Bank! Downtown State College! I've got 23 pieces in there until the end of this month so go check em out 😁

Swipe for a sneak peek of a freshly-framed piece that's on display there! Shout-out to State College Framing Company & Gallery for doing an absolutely amazing job on that (as always).

02/12/2022

King Cat!! Shout out to for this awesome idea- had an absolute blast making it

02/10/2022

Fresh off the easel. (Commissioned work)

Pictured is a friend's father who passed back in 2018. Haven't done many landscape/portrait combos and this was a real joy to paint :-)

01/19/2022

One of my favorite plein air paintings of all time. Painted from life at for "Monet's Picnic", a fundraiser supporting the . Still wet, this work was immediately entered in a raffle so I really only had a moment with the finished piece itself. It was a hilariously awful day to paint (so cold, windy, and raining) but full of friendly faces and to this day a really fond memory.

Monet's Picnic. 11" x 14", Oil on Panel.

01/14/2022

ClearWater Conservancy - BiddingForGood Fundraising Auction

Enjoy art? Want to support an organization that works to preserve our natural resources? If so, consider bidding on one of the items available in this year's fundraiser by ClearWater Conservancy :-) Tons of awesome art, local experiences, and services available for a great price (and great cause!). I donated a piece to this event so if you want one of my landscape paintings for a good price, consider placing a bid!

Link to auction: https://www.biddingforgood.com/auction/auctionhome.action?auctionId=341698633

Here's a bit about CC if you're unfamiliar:

"The mission of ClearWater Conservancy is to conserve and restore our natural resources through land conservation, water resources stewardship, and environmental outreach across central Pennsylvania."

Link to their website to learn more: https://www.clearwaterconservancy.org/

On February 4, 2022, ClearWater Conservancy will host its annual Art & Chocolate event at 3 Dots Downtown in State College. Combining the success of last year's online auction with local treats from area bakeries and restaurants, our open-house event will feature the best of past events while mainta...

01/03/2022

"Finale" 4" x 6" Acrylic monotype on paper.
Made in April 2020. The conclusion to this series of monotypes about quarantine.

12/30/2021

Night by Night (2 page spread). "8 x 6"

Acrylic monotype on paper. Another print from my series documenting experiences in the beginning of the pandemic. Still really pleased with the glow of the night sky & how the thicker brush strokes left behind abstract patterns (specifically in the upper edges)

12/18/2021

Hour by Hour (2 page spread). "8 x 6"
Acrylic monotype on paper. Part of a print series documenting experiences in the beginning of the pandemic/quarantine.

12/16/2021

"Beginning" 4" x 6" Acrylic monotype on paper.
Made in April 2020. Part of a print series documenting experiences in the beginning of the pandemic/quarantine.

12/05/2021

"One Year Ago Today" (2018)
Acrylic on canvas, 36" x 48" More below...

Just recently took fresh photos of this one for my portfolio and figured it would be a good time to repost as well. Some explanation on the composition: This scene is composed of two photos taken exactly one year apart. The foreground shows me in my apartment at the time all worn out from finals, hanging with my cat(s). The background is painted from a photo of Rob Grote drumming at a house show in Philly as a part of the Straw Hats. I found the latter photo through my "memories" on Google Photos and felt compelled to put it with the shots I had just taken. At the time this was thrown together just to make a composition but I now see it as a much more reflective piece.

11/30/2021

Finally done!! My largest commission to date :-)
Oil on panel, 24" x 36"

11/17/2021

Crop of a huge commission I'm in the process of finishing. Full piece will be posted in the near future... hopefully :-P

11/15/2021

The Corner. Oil on Panel, 16" x 16". Available.

I've also got a limited series of half size and full size prints in the works for this one. Shoot me a message if you're interested!

Allen Street Grill
The Corner Room

11/14/2021

Detail from "Buffalo Run Road"
Oil on panel

11/09/2021

High Street (Summer, 2021). Oil on canvas and painted exclusively from life.

If you've been following my work, you may recognize this composition from the first version of "High Street" I painted over the course of 13 days in Fall of 2020. At the time, that was the most sessions I'd ever put into a plein air painting. Now I've got a new record! To complete this work I returned to the same location, during the same window of time (for a consistent quality of light) for over 17 days. A labor of love :-P

If you like this painting, consider buying a print from my Etsy page! Link:

https://www.etsy.com/listing/1100200083/high-street-updated-fine-art-print?ref=shop_home_active_6&frs=1

11/08/2021

Buffalo Run Road. Oil on panel, 16" x 20"
Fresh off the easel! (sold)

11/08/2021

Ryan & Kelsey. Oil on panel, 11" x 14". Two AWESOME people whose wedding I recently had the pleasure of attending. A magical night full of the most wonderful people. Huge love to these newly weds!!! :-)

11/02/2021

Hard at work or hardly working??

Here's 2 etchings done from life at the start of quarantine in 2020. Just regrounded both plates and have begun working on the next layer....never went "back in" to an etching before so I'm excited to see how these turn out!