A Still Colorful Life celebrates that our lives should always exceed our expectations, particularly if we lead them passionately and creatively, through growth and discovery.

In this show, Rodbell explores the fluidity and the beauty that surrounds us in everyday life, but may be overlooked. He draws inspiration from oceans, sunsets, nature preserves, sky scenes, and blooms. His ability to capture and convey these scenes combines his love of photography, travel and painting.  

The artist is fascinated by the process of capturing an image followed by manipulating its colors, shapes, and compositions, which is then translated into his paintings. His rich bursts of color and texture evokes the rhythm and the energy of the world in which we live, that many of us experience but often take for granted. He is a story teller who frequently paints parallel scenes, in vignettes, in order to maximize the viewer’s experience.  

Working primarily in acrylic and watercolor, on both canvas and paper, Rodbell incorporates intense washes of paint, various mediums, blending techniques, spraying, scraping, and lively brushstrokes. His spontaneous process allows for many layers and renditions within each piece, underscoring the fluid journey of his work and his inspiration.