Tree Frog Painting

Originally trained as a graphic designer back when it was called commercial art, In this corporate world Robert earned attention through his work on logos, marketing campaigns, packaging designs, as well as illustrating books, novel-jackets and commissioned fine art for national and international accounts like 3M, Easton, Browning and Huntsman Chemical Corp. As his success in creating illustrations grew Robert shifted his focus to fine art and illustration. When asked about the distinction between graphic design and Fine art he said “Both are made to capturing the audience’s attention, tell a story, that resonates with its audience. People will remember places, scenes and designs they connect with, and this connection comes from how they feel. When you look at Robert’s work you can tell he knows the subject he has been in that area. You feel immersed in the environment, you can feel the sunlight on your face, you can almost smell the air, it comes through in the final painting. Robert loves commissioned work because it pushes him to try new things, new subjects, and says it is exciting and challenging to bring someone else’s vision to life. Robert works in a diverse range of mediums, sculpture chalks, water color, acrylic and oils as well as digital depending on what the client and image needs. His choice of subject matter is diverse ranging from wildlife, western art, landscapes and portraits. His process start with an idea a story that needs to be told, he will sketch it out, compose it, re-sketch it, and then, just dig in, let the paint flow see where it takes him enjoying the process take advantage of the little accidents and supersizes along the way. “I create because the very act keeps me alive, it is what awakens my soul, gives me purposes inspires me to make the world a better place. Art is supposed to uplift and give people new experiences. It is very rewarding to create art that is enjoyed by others. It’s made to be shared.” Please do not hesitate to reach out. We can talk about work, art, life, ideas or a commissions email: Follow on Sign up for updates, discounts and Free giveaways at “Creating something new, bringing ideas to life telling a story, provoking emotions, and excite the viewer into action.”