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Rogest is Ron G Steven.
Painter, Author and Environmentalist. |
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Ron Steven, better known as Rogest, was born in Montreal Canada in 1957 and grew up in England and the BVI. As a school boy in England, he spent much of his time dreaming of the oceans and its wonders.
Rogest is one of the most recognized painters in Marine Dot Art today. He has perfected a dotalistic style of painting, a true pioneer of modern day bright dot art. Thru his art, words and teachings, Rogest combines his passion for diving and the oceans, sharing its beauty and fragility.
For the past decade, Rogest has made it his personal and business mission to educate and help save the environment one dot and one brushstroke at a time. Rogest has delivered a message of environmental awareness about the oceans we all love and enjoy with his involvement with the Kids Sea Camps, hospitalized kids in Canada, foster kids in Cayman, village kids in PNG and Fiji along with schools and libraries in Canada, England, USA, Australia, Singapore and invites to various other events. Art is an amazingly stimulating way to get people of all ages and races excited and involved. |
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Rogest’s work has been in articles, portfolios and featured on the front covers of publications worldwide. He is an author ("A fish In My Heart"), has been a MC and auctioneer at many events such as ones that raise over $20,000 in a single night. At a single event thru collaborative artwork created by guests and Rogest, 14 turtles have been released. Rogest has worked closely with DAN both in the USA and Australia. He has donated his art work and time to the Cayman National Trust, O.W.U. Scholarship Society, Conservation International, Ocean Pals, Oceans for Youth Foundation, REEF, Catalina Conservancy Divers, W.W.F., Coral Reef Alliance, Reef Check, the Marine Mammal Care Centre in California and many other events and organizations worldwide. His artwork and motivational inspiration is truly making a difference.
Rogest has just been inform that the Board of Governors for the International Scuba Diving Hall of Fame has recommended him for induction into the Hall. All recommendations must first be approved by the Ministry of Tourism before official word is sent out; Rogest is most excited and honored. www.scubahalloffame.com
On a personal note, it’s simple; we can all make a difference if we truly make an effort. His passion is to inspire and educate the next generation of Marine stewards.
Any of his images are gladly donated to environmental causes.
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Let’s get people to “Think locally and act locally".
Even as a kid I was always being playful!!
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