Roger Smith Art

'Messing about with a paint brush...'

Latest Work

Roger's latest work can be viewed at his studio near Symonds Yat, Herefordshire.

Portrait of Jaston Khosa

Oil on canvas board

30 by 40 cm

This portrait is based on photographs and article written by Jack Losh in the Guardian in May 2020. Jaston Khosa was one of 600,000 men from African countries who fought for Britain in WW2. He was buried in Lusaka, Zambia on VE Day 2020 after a life of poverty. Having lived and worked in Zambia for several years in the 1980s I felt a strong affinity with his story and knew I had to paint his portrait. You can read more about him here.

About Roger

Roger has recently rediscovered his joy in creating art after a break of more than 40 years. He particularly enjoys the challenge of capturing the essence of a person ....

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Commissions

If you would like to commission a portrait (or portraits!) for a wedding, a birthday or any other special occasion, Roger is happy to oblige. Please call.

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Get In Touch

Roger Smith Art, Pentumpkin Cottage,
The Doward, Whitchurch,
Ross-on-Wye, HR9 6DU, UK
P: +44 (0) 7970 287123
E: roger@pentumpkin.com

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Creation is a Continuous Process

New works of art are being created all the time, and this website will reflect this.