After leaving school in 1980 Rod followed in the ancient family tradition of shipbuilding and started working in Kincaid's apprentice school as a "yopper". However as the shipyards closed, Rod soon found himself seeking other work. Possessing some artistic skills he started work in the pioneering Inverclyde District Council's Art Workshop, providing art to the people of Inverclyde.
As the years passed Rod tried his hand at various jobs and in due course an interest in photography developed which now sees him currently working in the NHS as Head of Medical Illustration at Glasgow Dental Hospital and School.
After being invited by a friend to paint a mural in a Port Glasgow Masonic lodge his artistic fires were finally rekindled. Two murals, some paintings and two well received exhibitions later Rod now presents some of his ideas; bringing Inverclyde of the past to the present, for your future enjoyment.