Collection: Roger Seddon

“There is fascination in the way colours, mood and atmosphere alter daily throughout the seasons in different light conditions. I am especially interested in capturing the fusion of light, air and water. Big dramatic skies with interesting cloud formations feature in many of my paintings and create opportunities for me to experiment with the intricacies of colour harmonisation, value, opacity and transparency. Achieving the best overall optical effect is of paramount importance to me”

Roger spent his early years in Anglesey where he acquired a love for the sea and sailing. In the mid 1970’s he qualified in his chosen profession and with time and experience progressed to achieve Fellowship of a Royal Institution. He has lived in Dorset with his family since 1983.

Roger has a recognisable ”artist’s voice” as an established painter of landscapes and coastal scenes and works mainly in his home county using oils which is his preferred medium. Initially he was taught by a professional teaching artist to paint in the traditional manner of 19C and 20C English landscape painters. Through study and considerable practice Roger learnt to adapt their working methods and processes to produce paintings using the same, or modern equivalents of materials available during their time.

The underlying influences of Turner, Edward Seago and Fred Cuming feature in many of Roger’s paintings. These can be moody and atmospheric in capturing time and place and are characterised by their tonal qualities, interesting optical effects and energetic brushstrokes.

Roger exhibits locally and further afield. In recent years he has received wider recognition by being selected to exhibit paintings in London alongside members of the Royal Society of Marine Artists and the Royal Institute of Oil Painters.

Beyond Dorset Roger also works further afield in the UK and abroad. Some of his drawings, paintings and sketches are based on travel overseas, including Mediterranean Europe, India, Central and South America and New Zealand.