Lemons in a Silver Bowl

Lemons in a Silver Bowl – Still Life by Rose daRosa

5x8

Beneath the soft glow of Miami’s afternoon light, Lemons in a Silver Bowl is a meditation on slowing down. First conceived during the 2025 Oil Painters of America National Exhibition, the work began as a quick plein air break from the Florida heat. What started with a silver bowl, a few lemons, and the relief of air conditioning evolved into a layered, contemplative studio painting. Using delicate glazes and patient brushstrokes, Rose daRosa transforms an everyday moment into a luminous study of light, form, and quiet joy. This piece is more than a still life—it’s a visual turning point, capturing the artist’s shift from chasing fleeting light to letting it arrive on its own.