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about the artist:
Rod Borghese started painting with water colours at the age of 10, learning from artist Julius Nagainis along the shores of Lake Superior. He later studied graphic art with Marilyn Guerriero while at St Mary's College - working mostly in pencil and ink. Rod completed the 5 year architecture program at Carleton University in Ottawa with one term in Rome, Italy - Directed Studies Abroad with Professor Barry Bell. During the summers of 1991 and 1992 he worked in southern France St Bertrand de Comminges(Lugdunum) on an archaeological dig excavating a Roman Town. Rod practiced architecture for 10 years, mostly in the US - Washington DC and NY, returning to Ottawa, Canada in the year 2000. Rod is currently painting landscapes and scenes along the Rideau River, working mainly in oils and watercolour. Recent work is on exhibit and for sale at the Cube Gallery in Ottawa. |