Arts & Culture
Rodney Swansborough
Chiaroscuro-method portrait and pastel artist at Upstairs Art.
A portrait and pastel artist based at Upstairs Art Studios and Gallery on Mayne Street, known for his skill in the "chiaroscuro" method, a technique built on the old masters' use of light, reflection and shadow, applied to portraiture, nudes and pastel impressionism. He is also active in Murrurundi's community arts scene, including as an organiser of the Murrurundi Art Prize and Murrurundi Photographic Competition.