Stuart Roddy

Growing up in Laguna Beach California I found that my interest in art was becoming a very important part of my life and was truly influencing my development as a person in many ways. Much like poetry, art fills the void where simple words fail to describe succintly our thoughts and emotions. I work in several mediums including oil, acrylic, pastels, egg tempera and etching. I believe that an artist continues to grow and develop throughout life and working in multiple mediums enhances that growth for me. I am fascinated with both the differences and the similarities between these mediums. I first became interested in egg tempera when I recognized it's similarity to etching, particulary the importance of line. I find that over the years I have developed a more loose approach and I believe that my more recent paintings represent a merging of artist and subject matter.
I am a teacher at Sterling High School in Sterling Illinois and at Sauk Valley Community College in Dixon Illinois. I am married and the proud father of three wonderful children. Consequently, time is always a factor in creating my artwork but also works as an incentive for me to continue to grow and develop as a person.
Education:
University of Illinois BA
University of Illinois MA
I also attended the Art Institute of Chicago and the Laguna Beach College of Art Design in California
Awards:
Best of Show Elmhusrt, Il. 2007
Best of Show Rockford, Il. 2007 and 2004
Best of Show Ellwood House 2005
President's Award Phidian Art Show Dixon, Il. 2007,2006 and 2005

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