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George Rothacker began to paint in the late 1960s. After experimentations with pastels, charcoal and watercolor, he settled on acrylics-on-canvas as his “color” medium.
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Surrealism was a major influence in his early work, as well as Edward Hopper and the “ash can” school of painters. Later, bold flat colors replaced fine detail as he ventured into largely scaled graphic works in which surrealism still played a major influential role.
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In the 1970s and early 1980s, George Rothacker worked extensively in pen and ink. His stippled drawings were usually large and told stories of life in other eras. “Album Leaves” was selected for entry in the annual show of the New York Society of Illustrators. It, and “New York Traditions,” were featured in the Japanese Illustrator Annual.
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Though illustrative in style, the 30 some works in this series were done with no commissioned goals. They reflect Mr. Rothacker’s drafting background, and his love for the movies, old buildings, machines and cars, as well as his desire to tell stories in his work.
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Paintings
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Click on painting for larger view, story, and purchase information
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 The Atlantic Store  My Parents |
 The Dairy Queen  Still Life |
 Golden Boy  The Musicians |
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 Banking Series I |
 Banking Series II |
 Banking Series III |
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 Lady of the Evening |
 The Old Man |
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 Album Leaves  Counterpoint  Religious Freedom  The Silent Years |
 Art Show  Family Portrait  Time Was |
 Black Nativity  New York Traditions  Trolly Stop |
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Copyright © 2011. George H. Rothacker. All Rights Reserved.
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