Randall Stoltzfus Studio

I used to think smaller paintings were faster to make but it’s not true for me. This 13 x 19 inch painting, “Study for Invocation”, took longer to complete than the much bigger full sized version.

For me at least, there are a similar number of decisions that go into whatever size canvas I’m working on. Here the smaller canvas was used to help make decisions for the larger one. This is especially helpful when there is gold leaf involved- some path-finding makes using that material easier.

“Study for Invocation” is part of a second installation of “The School of Goodness and Beauty” at .art - a show about a different type of pathfinding- the kind that a really good teacher makes available. One of several exhibits organized by as a tribute to who made the path much clearer for me when I had the good fortune to study with him as an undergrad at

Exhibition: March 7 - April 25, 2025
Opening Reception: Friday, March 7th, 5-8pm
Gallery Talk by Steven Francis Coates at 6:30pm
Gallery 360, 310 1st Street SW, Roanoke, VA

I’m unable to attend this opening-please send photos when you visit!

Wishing you a holiday that is merry and bright ✨
And may we each have the light we need for the coming year

“Illuminate”, 2024
Archival digital print on prepared paper
7 x 5 in