A Rose is a Rose - Abstract Expressionist Assemblage in Acrylic on Canvas Bold sculptural composition by California artist Charles "Dave" Francis (American, 1951-2018). This piece is textured and sculptural, built up with layers of paint, cloth, and other objects. This piece has Francis' signature freestyle composition, with circles in multiple corners. Layers of paint are built up to create depth and visual interest. Unsigned, but was acquired with a collection of the artist's work. Canvas size: 18"H x 24"W Charles David "Dave" Francis (American, 1951-2018) was an artist from Santa Cruz, California. He worked in acrylic and stained glass, specifically because the two methods are so dissimilar: "My paintings are very loose and expressive while my stained glass is structured and very much "within the lines". Painting is an exploration and discovery process. I put paint down in many layers until I produce an image I find exciting. In contrast, my stained glass requires a lot of planning and very exacting execution."