Description

Rough Day – 12 × 36 in – Chris DeRubeis

The Artwork

Rough Day captures the timeless truth every golfer knows—even a rough day on the course is still a great day.

This 12 × 36-inch original bursts with motion and light, featuring the silhouetted figure of a golfer mid-swing. The dark profile is set against an extraordinary backdrop of molten oranges, glowing yellows, deep purples, and electric blues. The sky itself seems alive—swirling currents of color stream upward like energy released with the strike of the club.

The metal surface enhances this sense of motion, catching and reflecting light in shifting tones. Depending on the angle, the fiery oranges can glow like a late-day sunset, while the cool blues ignite with almost cosmic brilliance. The result is both a celebration of golf’s enduring spirit and an immersive visual experience that transforms with every glance.

Perfect for any golf lover or collector, Rough Day radiates both passion and perspective—reminding us that the game is bigger than the score.

About the Artist

Chris DeRubeis (b. 1978, Santa Clarita, CA) is an internationally acclaimed artist best known as the Father of Abstract Sensualism®. His work is celebrated for its dynamic interplay of light, texture, and movement, transforming metal into a living canvas.

DeRubeis developed his signature style through years of experimentation—grinding, torching, and layering pigments on metal to create luminous, shifting surfaces. His art blurs the line between painting and sculpture, captivating viewers with works that evolve under different lighting conditions.

The Artist’s Style: Abstract Sensualism®

DeRubeis coined the term Abstract Sensualism® to define his approach: a fusion of organic flow, emotional energy, and light-reactive depth. Each piece is unique, its final look shaped by unpredictable reactions between surface, pigment, and technique. Collectors prize his works not just as art, but as experiences—ever-changing, ever-alive.

Why Collect Rough Day

• Golf-Inspired Energy: A striking tribute to the game’s spirit, where even struggle is part of the joy.

• Light-Responsive Surface: Colors shift and move with changing light, giving the piece constant life.

• Bold Visual Impact: Fiery, swirling colors bring a sense of motion and power.

• Collector’s Original: One-of-a-kind 12 × 36-inch artwork by Chris DeRubeis.

Rough Day is the perfect piece for golfers, sports enthusiasts, and art collectors alike—a vivid reminder that passion, persistence, and beauty shine through, no matter the scorecard.