Biography & Awards

              Rod Pedralba was born in southern Philippines and trained as an Architectural Draftsman;  prior to emigrating in Vancouver B.C. Canada; year 1974 pursued his passion for painting when he meet his mentor ( Sym ) Sofronio Y Mendoza a renowned Filipino Canadian Artist. Other influences includes Robert Bateman, Harris Ching, The Group of Seven, 19th and 20th Century Masters......

              Rod has mastered the use of variety of mediums including,Acrylic,Oil, Watercolor and pastel he began painting with a blend of Realistic and Impressionistic styles

               His recent works has evolved into a Modern Vision characterized by a harmonious pattern of shapes creating a unique form of Cubism.....

               Rod's dynamic, imaginative expression and composition, creates a distinct touch of vibrant complementary and analogous of colors. As a predominant "Nature Artist" is logically and rhythmically transformed into an image.....

               His subject matter comprises of Wildlife, Landscapes and Human interest...Wildlife subject, is the category that he won two major Awards sponsored by the Western Art Circle. the Picture of The Year Award and Best of The Show Award 86/87