About Me
The son of a hardworking plumbing contractor, he wouldn't let the artist in him be stifled. The work ethic Rod "RodMan" Leisure gained while working with his father all those years is still evident in his work today, from a 100+ hour drawing to giant wall murals. He gained the vision and fortitude it takes to do a challenging subject and see it from start to finish. Rod's practical, efficient approach to doing art stems from those years as a blue collar worker. A great big "Can Do" attitude.
Ever inquisitive and often referred to as a renaissance man, Rod tackled many forms of art, jumping in with both feet on everything from Fine Art, Murals, Plein air, Sculpture, Custom paint.... the list, really does go on and on! It was his natural curiosity about how this whole "art thing" works that led him to demonstrating/lecturing, teaching and even consulting on a book being written on the art process.
Recognized by the ISSA, ( International Society of Scratchboard Artist ) as a "Master", their highest distinction, Rod finished 2nd up against the best in the world working in this medium. Humbly he says, "That answered questions about whether I was any good or not. I'm no longer interested in beating other artists, I'd rather help them". Rod has not entered a contest in years, although he's judged and demonstrated at scratchboard shows in Vancouver, B.C.; Beria, KY.; Santa Rosa, CA.; San Antonio, TX. & more. He's tapped this ability and desire to teach to travel, holding demonstrations, classes and collaborations from as far away as Australia, Canada and nearly every state in the USA.
A sampling of Rod's varied works and a conversation usually convinces most that "This guy is the real deal!" His choice of plein air ink painting subjects have to be rooted in his construction/mechanical background, featuring steam engines, bridges, buildings and vehicles. His quick wit and tongue-in-cheek humor are found in the highly imaginative works. RodMan, the unlikely artist that wouldn't be stopped.
Ever inquisitive and often referred to as a renaissance man, Rod tackled many forms of art, jumping in with both feet on everything from Fine Art, Murals, Plein air, Sculpture, Custom paint.... the list, really does go on and on! It was his natural curiosity about how this whole "art thing" works that led him to demonstrating/lecturing, teaching and even consulting on a book being written on the art process.
Recognized by the ISSA, ( International Society of Scratchboard Artist ) as a "Master", their highest distinction, Rod finished 2nd up against the best in the world working in this medium. Humbly he says, "That answered questions about whether I was any good or not. I'm no longer interested in beating other artists, I'd rather help them". Rod has not entered a contest in years, although he's judged and demonstrated at scratchboard shows in Vancouver, B.C.; Beria, KY.; Santa Rosa, CA.; San Antonio, TX. & more. He's tapped this ability and desire to teach to travel, holding demonstrations, classes and collaborations from as far away as Australia, Canada and nearly every state in the USA.
A sampling of Rod's varied works and a conversation usually convinces most that "This guy is the real deal!" His choice of plein air ink painting subjects have to be rooted in his construction/mechanical background, featuring steam engines, bridges, buildings and vehicles. His quick wit and tongue-in-cheek humor are found in the highly imaginative works. RodMan, the unlikely artist that wouldn't be stopped.
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