Fine Art News and Events

The Breck Rothage Fine Art Studio is proud to announce Watercolor Wall raised $4,250 for The Ocean Institute during their Jazz 2022 fundraising gala on March 25, 2022 in support of the Institute's marine and maritime educational programs. Part of the evenings LIVE AUCTION, Watercolor Wall sized to 6 ft. x 3 ft. was part of a raucous bid, overseen by auctioneer Christopher Aslanian. The artist, Breck Rothage, was even called up on the fly to talk about Watercolor Wall during the bidding.

The Breck Rothage Fine Art Studio is always pleased to help local charities raise funds during live auctions. To learn how we can support your next event, send an email to: Studio@BreckRothage.com 

Breck Rothage Fine Art is a proud supporter of The Ocean Institute and has been invited to participate in their LIVE AUCTION and SILENT AUCTION at the gala to raise funds for The Ocean Institute's marine science and maritime history programs, supporting 100,000 children, teachers, parents, and visitors annually. To participate in the SILENT AUCTION beginning noon Friday March 25, 2022, you can log on from home to view and bid on any item in the auction – including Breck's work. Winner's will be revealed Saturday March 26, 2022.

Watercolor Wall was created purely in-camera – exclusively using artistic motion and light – rather than relying on post processing tools such as Photoshop.

For this technique to work, the ambient light and motion of the wave must come together with precision to bring out the true colors of the water, the powerful motion of the waves, and the beauty of the sea spray as it wisps across the crest of the barrel.

All the romance of Aquaflow with the high drama of the Silvertone Collection, as the sea rushes in to the Laguna Beach shore with all the passion of the Pacific Ocean. A square aspect ratio where this Laguna wave holds court on walls with HD clarity, smoothness and unmatched richness of color on the highest-quality aluminum canvas available.  

A fine art exploration, made from a true cornerstone work, Breck's Wave Center Cut takes the most beautiful parts of Breck's Wave so even those with narrower wall space can enjoy the colors, motion, and light of this special piece. Created a few hundred feet to the right of the jetty in Newport Beach at an iconic, local surf spot know as – Cylinders.

Part of the popular fine art Impressions Collection, Smooth Peak evokes power and majesty –  perfect for pride of place in the home or corporate office. The focus of the wave is dramatically played out in the steep pulling back of the swell, topped with blowing sea spray amid the crashing crest of the wave.