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 giclee 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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