His love of old world architecture is prominent in Roger’s paintings, transporting the viewer into history, other times and places. His use of bold colours and sense of perspective enhances the illusion of being there.
He is intrigued by and has great respect for working boats, whether at sea, at anchor or at the dock. “I like the smooth flowing lines of classic and traditional designs."
He is not just painting a wall or window, or a boat or a wave on a beach, he is telling a story or inviting the viewers to tell theirs. “I paint because I love the process and the challenge of a blank canvas, and the sometimes unpredictable, yet exciting, outcome.”
Roger now lives and paints on Vancouver Island, painting in oil and acrylic, en plein air or in studio, on canvas or wood panels. He conducts workshops for art groups and is regular art instructor with the CVRD recreation program. His approach to teaching is that it’s not really teaching; it’s more guiding, encouraging and building confidence.
His work is in private collections in British Columbia, Alberta, Ontario, England and Scotland and has been exhibited in Calgary, Vancouver and various shows and venues on Vancouver Island, including but not limited to: