Hi I’m Dawn Rodger, a British figurative and landscape artist, based by the Taw Estuary in Devon. I create colourful and enigmatic paintings that fill the room with calmness.
My artworks are a reflection of my preoccupations with colour and informal symbolism. Through figurative and landscape art, I aim to capture the essence of emotions, relationships, and the passage of time. I use texture and multiple layers of oil paint glazes to slowly build up depth and luminosity, infusing the viewer with a sense of quiet contemplation and connection to the natural world.
I select subject matter that holds personal significance, with threads, leaves and folds of fabrics representing thoughts and emotions, animals symbolizing friends and loved ones, beaches marking the space between the conscious world and unconsciousness, and stars and circles implying history, chronology, and time.
My inspiration comes from the beauty and complexity of the world around me, as well as the thoughts and emotions that I seek to convey through my art. Each painting is a unique exploration of these themes, brought to life through my distinctive technique and attention to detail. Through my art, I hope to invite viewers to pause, reflect, and find moments of quiet beauty and meaning in their own lives.
I am drawn to creating scenes that foster a sense of connection, where nature and human experience intersect.
