 s a rising star
in the art world,
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 uses the
medium of oil paints to
capture people in social
settings. Since graduating
from the prestigious
Ringling School of Art
and Design, he has
contributed his artistic
abilities to Disney and
SS Designs in Florida,
where he now resides.
Recently, Collectors
Editions sat down with
Tim to get a glimpse
into his life behind the
canvas:
|
What's in your iPod?
I have 7,149 songs, from artists ranging from Miles Davis to The Red Hot Chili Peppers,
John Mayer, Trio, Foo Fighters, and, my
favorite, the Dave Matthews Band.
Last movie you saw?
“Raiders of the Lost Ark.” I had some
friends over for classic movie night, and
we decided to watch the best.
What did you want to be when you grew up?
When I was 9 years old, I saw the making of “The Lion King” on “The Wonderful World of
Disney.” Ever since, all I wanted to be was a
Disney feature animator.
|
| |
Favorite color?
Looking at all my painted noses, it’s safe to
say that red is my favorite color.
Favorite place to eat?
Anywhere I go with Michael Young—he is the king of great restaurants, where
everyone knows his name.
Favorite sport?
Go Yankees! I’m a huge baseball buff and played every day growing up. I was a
pitching star back in high school and was trained by the legendary Catfish Hunter.
|
 "“Black and White Trio”
Graphite and ink sketch on paper
Dimensions: 6” x 6.5”
Each edition of Behind the Canvas will
feature a Q-and-A with a different artist,
who will create a unique sketch, painting
or drawing. Galleries are encouraged
to visit our Web site to find out how
they can become the new owner of the
original artwork featured.To learn how
you can acquire this beautiful graphite
and ink sketch by Tim Rogerson, go to
www.CollectorsEditions.com. |
Where did you go on your last vacation?
Lake George, N.Y. It’s the most peaceful, most beautiful place that
my wife and I can’t get enough of.
Greatest artistic influence in your life and why?
There are so many artists, from Egon Schiele to Degas, who have
inspired my way of painting. But the one artist whose work taught
me to look at the world with my own eyes is Picasso. His statement of
“art being an individual’s interpretation of life” changed my way of
thinking completely.
Tell us one thing we might be surpised to know about you.
My family thought I would become a professional musician. I've been
playing music almost all my life and play lots of different instruments,
from piano and guitar to the alto saxophone. I still play every day.
What one word describes you?
Passionate.
|
|
