Collection: Andrew Roda

Andrew Roda*

The Western spirit that shaped Andrew Roda’s childhood has remained the central focus of his artistic expression. Often described as a portrait artist of objects, Roda brings a contemporary sensibility to the traditional still life. His work is distinguished by its meticulous detail, vivid realism, and strong sense of character, all while maintaining a painterly elegance. Bold color palettes, high-contrast compositions, and the thoughtful use of negative space allow his subjects to command attention while offering them room to breathe.

Roda’s unconventional path to becoming an artist has garnered admiration and intrigue. As Art of the West Magazine noted in its August 2025 feature “Renaissance Man,”
“Andrew Roda has quite a past—and a future that is glowing bright. He walked onto the polo team in college despite not knowing how to ride a horse. He did a lucrative stint as an East Coast investment banker before going to Hollywood and serving as Johnny Depp’s stand-in for a Tim Burton film. He’s hiked the Grand Canyon Rim-to-Rim-to-Rim in less than a day, and he’s done the Ironman a few times. Somewhere in between those adventures, he taught himself to paint—and he’s pretty darn good at it.”

Roda currently resides in Toluca Lake, California. He is represented by King Galleries in Scottsdale, Arizona, and Sage Creek Gallery in Santa Fe, New Mexico.

*Denotes new artist for 2026