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As an emerging,
prolific artist with his own inimitable style, Tim Rogerson
casts his artwork with a very evident energy and passion. Inspired by the
works of Edgar Degas and Malcolm Liepke, the North Carolina
native has embarked on an artistic journey that has taken him from Degas to Disney.
Born in
Kissimmee
,
Florida
, Rogerson
grew up as a child who lived the everyday life of a kid, playing outside and
̶hanging out” with friends, however, the artistic urge to create was always present, compelling him to apply the pictures and images in his head to paper and canvas.
Moving from
North Carolina
back to
Florida
, Rogerson
was accepted as a student at the prestigious Ringling School of Art and
Design in
Sarasota
, majoring in
Illustration. “I was a very traditional art student and explored all
the works from the old masters to modern art,” says Rogerson.
̶My influences include Degas and John Singer Sargent,
with his perfect, confident brushstrokes. . . their
work has allowed me to push the envelope with my own abstraction of
life.”
Using the medium of oil
paints, Rogerson concentrates on capturing people
in social settings. “My personal style has emerged and I break down the
composition into simple shapes, with each shape having its own palette
– it’s a jigsaw puzzle of color to form an image,” states Rogerson. “I keep the backgrounds simple so as not
detract from the main focus and so I can concentrate on the details of the
central image.”
While studying at the Ringling School, Rogerson
gained the reputation as a rising artist and influence in his own right. His
unique style was recognized when he was awarded the 2003 Best Painter Award
from Ringling, followed by 2003 and 2004 Best of Ringling Award. One of his
recognized works was an emotionally powerful portrait of “Mr.
Lincoln.”
After graduating from
Ringling in 2004, Rogerson has embarked on a career
as a professional artist. He has contributed his artistic abilities to Disney
and SS Designs in Florida and is currently
engaged in creating imaginative imagery for the popular Disney Fine Art
portfolio, published by Collectors Editions Fine Art Publishers of
California.
“My work will
always evolve, becoming more complex and detailed,” says Rogerson. “I want my paintings to celebrate life and stay fresh . . . I try to stay away
from the basic routine and technique because my joy for painting comes from
the challenge of creating something entirely new.”
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