Rodger McPhail An Artist by Nature

Internationally-renowned British sporting and wildlife artist Rodger McPhail takes a retrospective look at a collection of his drawings and paintings over the last 20 years. These works showcase Rodger's love and enthusiasm for the countryside, flora and fauna. As a keen naturalist who has spent countless hours tracking and observing his subjects, this first-hand knowledge is displayed in his works. Rodger’s versatility is truly extraordinary—he is equally at home in watercolors and in oils, and is a master of detail, as his remarkably fluid and evocative paintings demonstrate. To shed light on how he works Rodger has included a chapter on questions that he’s most frequently asked such as, How long does it take to paint a picture? Do you only paint when you are in the mood?,  together with many stories about his life and art. His work can be found in some of the most significant collections around the world.

Rodger McPhail is an internationally-renowned British watercolor painter, best known for his detailed wildlife paintings of sporting fowl, fish, and dogs. Rodger has held numerous exhibitions at The Tryon Gallery and has illustrated several books. He is a prodigious talent and is recognized by many of his peers and many collectors as currently the finest bird artist in Britain. His paintings are eagerly sought after both nationally and internationally and are to be found in some of the most important wildlife and bird picture collections around the world.