Expressing
the American Experience through color
We have an apartment on Capitol Hill that we call “The Flat.” Many people only know Capitol Hill through a screen and talking heads, but through my experience as a congressional wife and artist, I have learned that there is usually more to the story…
So where many in Washington offer words and opinions, I give you oil and canvas. In a place where many stories are told at all times of the day and night, I give you paintings — sharing with you my view from the Flat and my American story.
Thank you for stopping by my view of Washington.
“Flash Dome” (purchased) — Print Available on Fine Art America
Elizabeth
Lisbon, Portugal
He encouraged me to keep a brush in my hand, and I never looked back.
My launch into art began with a painter born in Sarajevo, Iso Papo, my college art professor. He saw I had a gift, and his words and teaching launched me into my career in art.
The story of my family has shaped my perspective. I am the granddaughter of immigrants who escaped the trauma of 1920s Ukraine. Through the lens of this ordeal, I choose to see the color and the story that God is always painting. I now capture on canvas the beauty of the American life my grandparents pursued.
Profoundly influenced by iconic architecture like the U.S. Capitol, I paint expressions of glory, which are only exceeded by God’s natural beauty.
WASHINGTON
COLLECTION
The Washington Collection has been one of my most popular series highlighting significant seasons & locations around the District.
Movement & Mystery
“The angel answered, The Holy Spirit will come on you, and the power of the Most High will overshadow you. So the holy one to be born will be called the Son of God.”
Luke 1:35
In the painting Mary’s posture is one of submission with her hands held out in acceptance, allowing God’s word to be fulfilled. In Scripture the Holy Spirit is sometimes described as wind or as fire and I depict these two elements in the painting.
The brushstrokes create the motion of wind working within a colorful fire. The Holy Spirit overshadows Mary and envelopes her. I used vibrant colors throughout the painting to express the awesomeness of this event!! The birth of Jesus changed all of human history and is God’s greatest gift to us.
My hope is that “Movement and Mystery” will be used by the Holy Spirit to draw the viewer to Him.
Commission a Piece
Looking for an original piece? Share with me some of the your vision. Pieces typically take six months to one year to complete.
Looking for a print? Please visit my profile on Fine Art America to purchase a print.
AFLAC
Congressional Institute
Former Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyaho
United Parcel Service
Women’s Democracy Network
Several Members of U.S. Congress
Several Members of Parliament from emerging democracies
& many more
Proud Owners of Elizabeth Roskam Original Pieces
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Every time my brush hits canvas, a different word is spoken, echoing the eternal “Let there be light.” Each of my pieces refracts light uniquely — telling significant historical stories and the intimate moments that maybe only one ever observed.
So whether you came through Washington or by any other route, I am honored you are here. Where words fall short, I leave you with strokes of brilliance: color and perspective that perchance might enhance yours.
Thank you for stopping by my gallery and opening your eyes to see the light that shines upon us all.