He takes great inspiration for his work from his travels and city surroundings.  The Thames, a local common or well-known Venetian setting are subjects he likes to explore.  He captures the atmosphere and light of his subject perfectly such that the viewer can share with the artist a moment of discovery.  Rod Pearce is a well-established artist who has been recognised over the last twenty years by a number of the most prominent British galleries and collectors both in London and throughout the UK.

“Painting enhances observation and deepens appreciation for being able to see. It is a joy to use a sensuous medium like oil paint and a challenge to work within a centuries old tradition that has produced so many fine artists that have communicated the grandeur and beauty of creation.”