Until his untimely death in 2019, Robert lived and painted in New Mexico. He found subject matter all the way from Taos, NM to Sedona, AZ to the beaches of CA, to Venice Italy. Both a studio and plein air artist, he painted landscapes, portraits, still life, and the figure. His education began at Drake University, then he received a degree from Art center College of Design. Subsequent studies were with with O. Berberian, M Lynch, Irby Brown & others. As an Alla Prima painter, Robert loved the beauty to be found in brushwork for its own sake while always arriving at a convincing final image. Rich but naturalistic color were always a major motivation to paint. EXHIBITIONS AND AWARDSMasterworks 2008 - Second PlaceOne Man show-1999 Michael Wigley GalleriesOPA National show 1996 Best of ShowSangre De Cristo show 1993 Third PlaceOPA National show 1993 Award of ExcellenceOPA National show 1992 Union League AwardTexas Neighbors Competition 1992 Third PlaceGrasslands Rendezvous show 1980 Second PlaceNational Portrait Society Competition 1980 Second PlaceAlbuquerque Museum of Art Miniatures Annual ExhibitPUBLICATIONS / ARTICLESArt of the West, Still Life feature May-June 2005Self Published DVD Instruction in Still Life #1100 Ways to Paint Flowers & Gardens Vol. 1 2004The Simple Secret to Better Painting 2003Albuquerque Journal March 2002Focus Santa Fe October 1997Southwest Art OPA feature May 1997Art of the West November-December 1996Focus Santa Fe May 1996COLLECTIONSNational Cowboy & Western heritage Museum: Portrait of Milburn StoneMr. and Mrs. Harley Brown Ms. Shelley DuvallMr. and Mrs. Ron Riddick Mr. and Mrs. Irby BrownValvoline Corporation North Carolina UniversityCarolina Securities And many others…