Rod Crossman was born in South Dakota, raised in Upstate New York and now lives in Indiana. He makes his living creating paintings, as a professor, and Artist in Residence at Indiana Wesleyan University. Although those vocations are responsible for the majority of his working life, he also life-guarded, sacked groceries, did factory work, graphic art and taught High School Art.

      He and his wife Mary have raised two boys, an English Pointer,  English Setter, two cats and three Labs. His boys Barry and Bryan have forgiven his obsession with fly fishing, which denied them any chance at a normal childhood. Thankfully, they inherited his love of moving water, wilderness and trout, which still gives them a good reason to to meet up and spend time together.

        Rod’s paintings have been published on the covers, and pages of the best sporting magazines, books and journals.  His work has been exhibited and collected world wide, including the  Smithsonian, Chicago Art Institute, Woodson Art Museum, Ward Museum, High Museum and the most elite galleries. He has designed Trout, Turkey, Upland and Duck stamps for several states, and he donates generously to many environmental, conservation  and wildlife causes.

    He is interested in  moments of “ Wonder” and “Awe.”  The magical “State of being” that leaves us vulnerable to the idea there is something more important in universe than ourselves.