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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 five children, who are
home-schooled. The family recently moved from the
Houston area to the Texas Hill Country.
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