Roderick Weston, M.Sc., D.Sc.(Akl.), D.Phil.(Oxf.), D.I.C.(Lond.), F.N.Z.I.C, is a retired chemist and he considers that the creation of a work of art is like the creation of a new chemical substance.
He joined the executive committee of Watercolour New Zealand this year to assist with the promotion of this unique form of art. He has a Diploma in Watercolour and Oil Painting from the International Correspondence Schools and has been painting in watercolour for 25 years.
He has sold his work at the National Art Exhibition (Art-X) in Napier and at exhibitions in Wellington of the NZ Academy of Fine Arts and Watercolour New Zealand, both of which he is a member. He enjoys the challenge of painting in watercolour, especially landscapes that contain contrast and colour.
Rod admires and is encouraged by the watercolour paintings of English realism artist Martin Taylor and the life-like portraits of Korean watercolour artist, Misulbu.