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Steve Rogers Solo Exhibition

October 4–26, 2025

Works are available for purchase as soon as they are posted here.

     Acclaimed Lewes artist Steve Rogers explores the evolution of watermen’s livelihoods in his Peninsula Gallery solo exhibition, “Passages of Time.” On display from October 4th to the 26th, this showcase will feature 20 paintings from Rogers that illustrate the aging and weathering of working boats, fishermen's equipment, and dockside shacks. These medium-to-large-scale acrylic images are quintessentially Steve Rogers. They serve as a testament to his profound connection to the maritime world and his dedication to preserving a disappearing way of life.  

     Steve Rogers is a celebrated painter whose evocative work captures the enduring beauty of maritime life. A graduate of Franklin and Marshall College with a degree in Anthropology and Geology, Rogers transitioned to a career in art in 1989 after years of professional service in the Air Force and industry. His artistic journey, fueled by a lifelong admiration for the ocean and its surrounding culture, has earned him many accolades, including a State of Delaware Established Professional Fellowship and induction into the Delaware Maritime Hall of Fame. Represented by esteemed galleries like the Peninsula Gallery in Delaware and the Portland Art Gallery in Maine, Steve has become a prominent figure in the American marine art scene.

 

     Steve’s boats are not pampered fiberglass yachts, but rather hard-bitten and overworked oystermen, crabbers, and menhaden steamers. His paintings capture the toughness and durability of everyday working boats and the beauty and terror of the weather in which they work. Steve’s depictions are incredibly accurate, down to the materials and construction of each particular type of vessel. His palette is rich with natural tones of ochre, umber, and rust set off by shadows in cool blues and stark blacks. His lighthouses glow with an ethereal aura, beckoning the shipmen back to shore.

 

     What makes Rogers' work particularly compelling is his ability to weave personal narrative and historical authenticity into each piece. His dedication to documenting Delaware's oceanic history — in both his paintings and contributions to local institutions —underscores the cultural significance of his practice. Rogers' art not only preserves a rich heritage but also invites contemporary audiences to reflect on the intersection of nature, industry, and human endeavor. In doing so, he enriches the discourse of American art, ensuring that the stories of the sea and those who live by it continue to inspire future generations.

Steve Rogers

Artist Steve Rogers

“Beating for Home” 32.5” x 57” image 33.5” x 58” framed acrylic $3,750

Artist Steve Rogers

“Crab Skiff” 12” x 16” image 16” x 20” framed acrylic $650 sold

Artist Steve Rogers

“Last of Lauren H.” 30” x 34” image 31” x 35” framed acrylic $2,250 sold

Artist Steve Rogers

“Dilemma” 21” x 28.75” image 22” x 29.75” framed acrylic $1,950 sold

Artist Steve Rogers

“Going to Work” 34” x 46” image 35” x 47” framed acrylic $3,500

Artist Steve Rogers

“East End Light” 24” x 18” image 28” x 22” framed acrylic $1,250 sold

Artist Steve Rogers

“Moonlight Marsh” 16” x 22” image 17.5” x 23.5” framed acrylic $850 sold

Artist Steve Rogers

“Old Style Buoys” 30” x 46” image 31” x 47” framed acrylic $2,750 sold

Artist Steve Rogers

“Work Skiffs” 16.5” x 14” image 20.5” x 18” framed acrylic $750 sold

Artist Steve Rogers

“We Rent Boats” 22” x 16” image 26” x 20” framed acrylic $950

Artist Steve Rogers

“Two Skiffs in the Marsh” 34” x 26” image 35” x 27” framed acrylic $2,100

Artist Steve Rogers

“The Red Skiff” 20.25” x 27.5” image 21.25” x 28.5” framed acrylic $1,250 sold

Artist Steve Rogers

“The Red Mill” 24” x 34” image 25” x 35” framed acrylic $2,100

Artist Steve Rogers

“Retired to the Marsh” 35” x 30” image 36” x 31” framed acrylic $2,400

Artist Steve Rogers

“Scrape at Rest” 17” x 26” image 18” x 27” framed acrylic $1,350

Artist Steve Rogers

“Retired Scrape” 13” x 17.75” image 17” x 21.75” framed acrylic $750 sold

Artist Steve Rogers

“Port Mahon Crabbers” 38” x 57” image 39.5” x 58.5” framed acrylic $3,750

Artist Steve Rogers

“No Longer Working” 23” x 34” image 25” x 36” framed acrylic $2,150

Artist Steve Rogers

“Beach House” 25.25” x 37.5” image 26.25” x 38.5” framed acrylic $2,750

Artist Steve Rogers

“Buffalo Bob” 39” x 30” image 40.5” x 31.5” framed acrylic $2,450

520 E. Savannah Rd. Lewes, DE 19958

(302) 645-0551

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