Forrest Rodts

Forrest Rodts is an American painter born in 1960 whose work is deeply connected to Nantucket and New England’s maritime history. He spent summers on Nantucket and traces family roots to early island settlers, an influence that continues to shape his devotion to coastal light and sailing tradition.

Working in finely detailed acrylics, Rodts paints seascapes, landscapes, and still lifes that emphasize dramatic skies, reflective water, and the quiet grandeur of the New England shoreline. His work is collected for meticulous draftsmanship and a strong sense of atmosphere and place. ×