Solo Exhibition at Grace Centre Gallery

Skip recently had a solo exhibition of paintings and charcoal/pastel works at the Grace Centre Gallery in Mills River, NC.  The paintings included works from several series, including Old Times, Meditation on War, Model in the Studio, the charcoal and pastel New Works, and a few more.  
Art in the Asheville Airport

Four of Skip's charcoal and pastel figurative works are in the "Art in the Airport" at the Asheville Regional Airport, along with some really good works by other artists from western North Carolina.  They'll be on the walls until August.  When you're flying in or out of Asheville, check out the exhibit!  Here are two of the artworks, "Emma #8" and "Jazmin #1":
Live Wedding and Event Painting

If you're looking for a unique feature at your wedding, reception, birthday, corporate celebration, or other special event, consider having Skip creates a painting of it, live, as it happens.  Guests can watch the painting develop during the course of the event.  Afterward, Skip will take it back to the studio to bring it up to his high standards of finish.  When delivered, you'll have a high-quality painting that will be a family heirloom for generations.  For more information, visit the Asheville Event Paintings site.
"Local HeARTed" Podcast Interview

Skip was interviewed by Meredith Adler for the Local HeARTed podcast.  This podcast is a collection of interviews with artists and others in the art world who are based in western North Carolina, especially Asheville.  Skip's interview is rather lengthy at 1 hr 20 minutes, but it covers a lot of subjects and provides a lot of insight into what he does and why he does it.  Click on the "Podcast Interview" above and it will take you to the site.
Life Drawing and Painting Sessions

Skip holds life drawing/painting sessions in his studio every Wednesday evening from 7-9 pm.  We have a different model each week in a single pose.  Painters and other artists who want an extended study of the figure are welcome.  A variety of models is being used: male, female, clothed, and nude.  Skip posts notifications on his studio Facebook page and also via email.  If you'd like to get these notifications, just click on the link below and sign up!  

 "Faces of Afghanistan" Series Now In The Smithsonian
The "Faces of Afghanistan" series of drawings are now in the Smithsonian Museum of American History.  They are part of a permanent collection of post-9/11 military-related art.  The "Faces" were done during Skip's year-long deployment to Kandahar Province, Afghanistan, from 2011-2012, as a governance advisor with the State Department.  These drawings, along with their accompanying labels, tell a very personal story about the Afghan people.   

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Studio Facebook Page

"The Studio of Skip Rohde" on Facebook is updated regularly with news, events, new works, and works in progress.  "Like" it to keep current!

Saatchi Art Online

Rohde is on Saatchi Art Online.  His page has a variety of artworks available for purchase, including both originals and open-edition giclees.  Check the site often as new works will be frequently posted.  

Rohde is on Instagram

Skip regularly posts images of new works, works in progress, studio and plein air setups, and other interesting things on Instagram.  Check him out and follow him: @skiprohde

Gallery Affiliation

The Warrior's Canvas & Veterans Art Center at 320 E. Main Street, Johnson City, Tennessee, now has a selection of Skip's paintings.  

Asheville Area Arts Information

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