Artist Statement

Roger Allen has been a professional artist for over fortyfive years. A painter, working in watercolour and oils, his main interest is the British landscape and how it is formed and altered by human activity and seasonal change. His work is created from close observation and knowledge of the landscape, working 'en plein air' whenever possible, producing paintings which have a truth to nature whilst avoiding idealistic sentiment.

Amongst other exhibitions, Roger has had work selected for the Royal Academy Summer Exhibition, Royal Watercolour Society Open, Sunday Times Watercolour Competition and has won numerous awards at the Derbyshire Open Art Competition. He has work in the permanent collections of Derbyshire and Northamptonshire County Councils.