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Rise & Shine 30x24" original with Gold Leaf by Patrick O'Rourke

Rise & Shine 30x24" original with Gold Leaf by Patrick O'Rourke

Title: Rise & Shine
Artist: Patrick O'Rourke
Medium: Original Acrylic on Canvas
Size: 48 x 24"

Illuminate your space with the captivating beauty of "Rise & Shine," an original acrylic painting on canvas by renowned artist Patrick O'Rourke. Measuring 30 x 24 inches, this stunning artwork features a solitary, majestic tree standing proudly against the backdrop of a radiant golden sun. The intricate details of the tree, with its twisting branches and lush foliage, are brought to life with O'Rourke's masterful brushwork, creating a sense of depth and texture.

The vibrant golden sun, rendered in rich, luminous tones, casts a warm, ethereal glow that contrasts beautifully with the deep green hues of the tree. The simplicity of the blue sky enhances the dramatic interplay between the tree and the sun, evoking a sense of serenity and timeless beauty.

"Rise & Shine" is a testament to O'Rourke's ability to capture the essence of nature's splendor and the profound connection between light and life. This original acrylic painting arrives on a professionally stretched canvas, ready to hang and transform any room with its breathtaking presence.

* FRAMING: This piece has heavy impasto (paint/texture) and the artist painted the sides of the canvas black allowing it to be hung unframed.   The art comes ready to hang unframed or ready to custom frame. 


About the Artist — Patrick O’Rourke (1956–2026)
Patrick O'Rourke devoted nearly seven decades to painting, yet the number of his original works that remain available today is extremely limited. Each

original represents a singular moment in a career that can no longer be added to—a finished body of work created entirely by the artist's own hand. 

In 2017, the devastating Tubbs Fire destroyed many of Patrick's treasured original paintings. He continued to paint in the years that followed, creating some of the strongest works of his career until a stroke in 2023 ultimately brought his time at the easel to an end. After nearly two years of rehabilitation, Patrick announced his retirement in February 2025, choosing to preserve the standard of excellence that had defined his work rather than paint at a level he felt was less than his best.

With Patrick’s passing in 2026, his original body of work became permanently complete. No additional Patrick O’Rourke originals will ever be created. Many of his paintings have long since entered private collections, while others were lost forever, making the originals that remain an increasingly rare part of his artistic legacy.

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