A passion for abstract figurative paintings allows Queensland based artist Roger Dawson to fire your imagination

Painting has allowed me shift the emphasis of my work toward my imagination.

My preference is large, semi abstract figurative works; poses, gestures and faces providing an endless artistic challenge. Large brushes, fast strokes, impressions without detail attract me; first acrylics, then oils. I don't see any need to pay attention to flesh tones and this is clearly seen in delicious chocolate creams or luscious greens in the gallery.

As I am largely self-trained, I find I can embrace a loose and free no-fear approach. This allows me to take risks and enjoy the excitement of new techniques in my arts practice. Two years ago I discovered the painting knife – what a joy to use as it exposes the unplanned.

My current approach tends toward rich under-blended primary oil colours and dynamic impasto textures.  I work from photographs, life or both and am available for commissions. My aim is to fire your visual imagination.

Please enjoy my gallery of paintings.

—Roger Dawson