Iron Bank c. 1936

Vincent P. Rosel’s rendering of an ‘Iron Bank’ has such a delicacy to it. I can see the artist mapping out the image with the cool lines of the design draft, and feel the joy when the lines are overlaid with warmer colors that bring it to life. There's something so charming about the choice of subject, an object that makes you think of childhood and saving pennies. You can almost feel Rosel's concentration as he captures the intricate detail of the design, transforming a utilitarian item into something beautiful. The warm golds play off against the cool blues, and the precise attention given to the leaves makes the image feel so alive. Rosel is one of those artists who makes you want to pick up a pencil and start drawing. You can feel him encouraging you to look, observe, and then create something new out of something old. It's a reminder that every mark, every brushstroke, is an invitation to see the world differently.