South Dakota Arts Council
Pierre, SD
The SDAC is a state government grantmaking agency supported by the State of South Dakota, through the Dept. of Tourism, and the National Endowment for the Arts.
Message
“I have always been inspired to create my interpretations of our region’s cityscapes and landscapes, popular or unknown scenes for my paintings. I often work plein air or on studio paintings based upon my initial sketches. Years ago, I used to ski at Great Bear and spent many weekends painting while my son was snowboarding.”
- Rodger Ellingson
- Great Bear Crowded Weekend, 2023
- Acrylic paint on canvas
- Framed: 16 x 11 in (40.64 x 27.94 cm)
Rodger Ellingson took art classes in college but is mostly self-taught. His artwork is influenced by his time working for the United States Forest Service and teaching in Wyoming, Montana, and South Dakota. He is also inspired by Ogden Dalrymple who taught at Augustana University in Sioux Falls, SD; Robert Seabeck of Laramie, WY; and artists Robert Aldern and Carl Grupp from Rodger’s time with them at Eastbank Art Gallery in Sioux Falls; and William Ellingson who taught art at St. Cloud State University in Minnesota.
- Current Location: State Capitol Building - Joint Appropriations Conference Room - 500 E Capitol Ave PIERRE, SD 57501 (google map)
- Collections: Art For State Buildings
Other Work From South Dakota Arts Council and artist Rodger Ellingson
