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As 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 Carolinanative
has embarked on an artistic journey that has taken him from
Degas to Disney to darling of the industry.
Born in Kissimmee, FL,
Mr. Rogerson was forced to move with his family to North Carolina
at the age of four because of family health concerns. His father,
who at the time, was employed by Walt Disney World as Show Director
in charge of managing and maintaining all of the performances
in the park, made every day a magical adventure for the future
artist, even though they no longer had the safety umbrella of
Disney.
Mr. Rogerson grew up living
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.
Every child has a dream. For
Mr. Rogerson, it was to be an artist as well as satisfying his
desire to return to his home-state; back to the magical kingdom
from which he came. Of course being surrounded by the whimsical
images of Disney characters, even after his family moved to
North Carolina; his father was an avid Disney collector and
supporter, didn't help curb his appetite for the Sunshine State.
However, it was these images that helped form some of Mr. Rogerson's
style, which has begun to earn him critical acclaim.
Fulfilling his dream of returning
to Florida, Mr. 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
works; from the old masters to modern art," says the artist.
"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,
Mr. Rogerson focuses on capturing people in social settings,
My work will always evolve, becoming more complex and detailed,
says Mr. Rogerson.
While studying at the Ringling
School, Mr. Rogerson gained the reputation as an upcoming 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.
Since graduating from Ringling
in 2004, Mr. Rogerson has contributed his artistic abilities
to Disney and SS Designs in Florida. Currently, Mr. Rogerson
is taking the art world by storm with his whimsical imagery
for Disney Fine Art and this summer's launch of Tim Rogerson's
Cosmopolitan POP: A Series of Paintings About Everyday Life
and the Games People Play; a series of collections of works
that showcase the lighterside of life. "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,"
says the artist about Cosmopolitan POP. In preview, this series
has already won critical acclaim by the trade and his peers.
Mr. Rogerson's latest success
has come in the form of an official title. Named an Official
Artist of the 2006 U.S. Olympic Winter Team, Mr. Rogerson has
taken the POP world by surprise again with his colorful and
impacting style. Tim Rogerson has obtained this designation
by working with An Official Licensee of the U.S. Olympic Committee,
Fine Art Ltd.
Rogerson's piece titled "US
Olympic Winter Team 2006" will be released as both a limited
edition giclée in an edition of 250 and an open edition
poster. His contribution will help support the U.S. Olympic
Winter Team.
Throughout history, the Olympic
Games have been a forum for nations to peacefully compete for
the prestige and honor of gold medals. U.S. Olympic Winter Team
2006" is an ode to the American men and women who are competing
peacefully in the 2006 Olympic Winter Games during such a volatile
time in our history. From the graceful glide of the ice skater
to the speed of the bobsled and determination of the downhill
skier, Rogerson's piece represents the passion with which the
U.S. Olympic Team hopes to bring the gold home to the Red, White
and Blue.
As my personal style is emerging
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, says Mr. Rogerson.
Tim Rogerson's publishing company,
Collectors Editions, is a global art publishing company dedicated
to providing the highest quality fine art and services available
in the industry. Founded in 1986, they are also the exclusive
global publisher of Disney Fine Art. Home to Eclipse Workshop,
whose master printers are specialists in fusing traditional
print-making with cutting-edge process, Collectors Editions
is painting a better canvas for the art world...one brush stroke
at a time.
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