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Roger Dale Brown

Originally from Nashville, Roger now resides in Franklin Tennessee. Avid about traveling he is compelled to explore regions and subjects that capture his interest. Roger has made it his life’s study to gather and understand information from these special places. This expands his knowledge of nature, history, architecture and culture which inspires him to create his poignant oil paintings.

Crediting historical artists, such as John Carlson, Arthur Streeton, Isaac Levitan and John Singer Sargent for their example. Roger has developed his own unique voice in his art and believes that a painting on location, or from life, is an essential element to being an artist. Roger captures the emotion of the scene he is painting by drawing on his knowledge and his dedication to art.

“Art is a privilege, gift and journey.”

Roger's oil paintings have been displayed in galleries and museums throughout the United States and have won many awards which include: First Place in the Barnes and Farms National Juried Art Show, Museum Purchase Award and third place at the Easton Plein Air Competition as well as the Gold Medal Award from the Hudson Valley Art Association. His work has also been accepted in Oil Painters of America National Juried Exhibitions, and he was accepted into the Art Renewal Center as a Living Master. He was also a finalist In the ARC Salon and won Artist choice award at the 2013 American Impressionist Society National Show. Roger has been published by: International Artist Magazine, American Artist Magazine, American Art Collector Magazine, Plein-Air Magazine and the Artist Magazine. His works are owned by private collectors across the country and include many well-known celebrities and major corporations.

Roger shares his knowledge, teaching workshops throughout the country. He believes in capturing the essence of his subjects and instills this in his students whether teaching on location, figurative, studio or still life.

Roger also has been honored to jury several competitions for Oil Painters of America and American Impressionist Society, along with, judging and jurying plein air competitions across the country.

“To capture the essence of the scene, making the viewer feel they can step into a different day, and understand the mood, and beauty of that day is my goal.”

2018

Awarded Master Status - Oil Painters of America
Key Note Speaker - Plein Air South

2017

Judge - En Plein Air Texas
One Man Show - Leipers Creek Gallery, Leipers Fork, TN
American Masters Show - Salmagundi Club
American Society of Marine Painters - Signature Status
OPA National - Plein-Air Awards Judge

2016

ARC Master Status
International ARC Salon - Finalist Award
All Nashville Show - Haynes Galleries, Nashville, TN
Two Man Show - Haynes Galleries, Thomaston, Maine
One Man Show - Travis Gallery, Doylestown, PA
One Man Show - Beverly McNeal Gallery, Birmingham, AL
One Man Show - Sylvan Gallery, Charleston, SC
Judge & Juror - New Iberia Plein Air Festival
Juror - Olmsted Plein Air Invitational
Juror - En Plein Air Texas
Published - “A Passion for Painting” book

2015

Oil Painters of America National
Plein Air Convention - Featured Speaker/Demo
Greenbrier Invitational
Produced instructional DVD
International ARC Salon - Finalist Award
Salmugundi Club Members Show - Third Place

2014

American Impressionist Society, Nation Juried Exhibition
Oil Painters of America Eastern
Regional Exhibition & National Exhibition - Demo
American Masters of Today
Chinese Cultural Exchange Program
International ARC Salon- Finalist Award

2013

American Impressionist Society, Nation Juried Exhibition - Artist Choice & Honorable Mention Awards
Oil Painters of America Eastern Regional Exhibition
Salon International, International Juried Exhibition
American Masters of Today

2012