Baghdad Sketchbook

Rohde is currently working for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers in Baghdad, Iraq. This section shows some of his sketches done in and around the International Zone and at the Victory Base complex. Click on the title or image to see the series.

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Meditation on War

This is a series of paintings that examines the effects of war upon people and upon the land. They are based on Rohde's experiences as part of the peacekeeping forces in Bosnia in 1996 and working in Iraq since 2008. Click on the title or image to see the series.

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Twisted Tales

"Twisted Tales" is a satirical examination of contemporary American life and politics. Click on the title or image to see the series.

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Old Times

"Old Times" is a series of 16 paintings that explores the concept of aging in contemporary America. Half of the paintings are explorations of different themes. The other half are over-life-size portraits. Click on the title or image to see the entire series.

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Courtroom Art

WLOS-TV in Asheville, North Carolina, uses Rohde as their courtroom artist. Most recently, he covered the trial of former sheriff Bobby Medford. Click on the title or image for a sample of drawings on the news reports.

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The Forest Nymphs

"The Forest Nymphs" is a series of ten ethereal photographs evoking the spirit of the Appalacian forests in spring.