Rod
Chase takes hundreds of photographs of each of
his subjects, combining them with historical photographs,
to produce a timeless quality in each of his works. "Being
a photo-realist, I am dependent on finding accurate reference
material for each painting," the artist explains. Chase
works with acrylics on canvas spending hundreds of hours
on each painting as he strives to present a fresh and
unique view to familiar subjects.
Chase is very excited about painting our nation's capitol.
On a recent trip, he spent a week photographing Washington's
landmarks, including The White House, the Capitol, and
the Supreme Court building. Rising very early each day,
Chase photographed the dramatic light of sunrise, and
late in the day he revisited several sites to capture
the soft, moody glow of twilight. Between sessions,
he researched old photos at the National Archives and
the Library of Congress. Over the next few months, Chase
will create dramatic, awe-inspiring scenes of Washington
for his collectors by combining antique and modern photography
with just the right touch of artistic license.
Chase was born and raised in Canada after marrying a
Texas girl, he moved to the United States. He and his
wife, Debbie, have four children, who are home-schooled.
The family recently moved from the Houston area to the
Texas Hill Country. |
