Robert Lynn

Personal Information and Artist Bio:

Robert is originally from Iowa. Robert relocated to Reno, Nevada in 2011 from Sarasota, Florida. Robert has since moved to Salt Lake City, Utah as of the summer of 2024. Robert is a fraternal twin. Robert has had an interest in art since he was a young boy. Art and History have always been a part of Robert’s life. He has always had an interest in his own ancestry as well since a young boy. Many of his European Ancestors arrived in the mid to late 1600’s into Delaware, Maryland, and Virginia. Many of these ancestors of Robert’s were Quakers and French Huguenots. (King Henri III of France being Robert's 10th Great Grandfather /1551-1589 Capet Branch) & King Henri III"s Father & Mother-Henry II of France & Catherine de Medici being Robert's 11th great Grandparents. He is a Son of The American Revolution with several Ancestors. Patrick Henry 1736-1799 / a Founding Father is Robert's 5th Great Grand Uncle. Respectfully, Frank Lloyd Wright is Robert's 5th Cousin once removed and Sir. Winston Churchill is Robert’s 10th Great Grand Cousin 2 times removed with direct lineage & sharing multiple Ancestors (Having the same Grandparents). Both Frank Lloyd Wright & Sir. Winston Churchill being Artists in the...

Grad. from Humboldt, Iowa High School & Attended Idaho State University in Pocatello, Idaho.

Outside Salesman for Art Supply Co. in SLC, Utah. Traveled parts of Oregon, Nevada, and Idaho selling art supplies & framing supplies.

2 Adult Evening Art Classes-The Ringling School of Art and Design in Sarasota, Florida.

Helped open & establish a new fine art gallery in Sarasota, Florida

Contact: ibonken@yahoo.com

2022 Reno Tahoe International Art Show

ArtBasel/SCOPE Miami Beach 2018 Art Show Dec. 4th-9th
DEAR ROBERT,
CONGRATULATIONS
YOUR WORK WILL BE EXHIBITED DIGITALLY
AT SCOPE MIAMI BEACH 2018
Thank you for participating in Art Takes Miami. We were so impressed by your incredible work and are thrilled to help you share your story!
On December 4th - 9th
your work will be displayed digitally at
SCOPE.
SCOPE MIAMI BEACH
December 4th (VIP only)
December 5th - December 9th (Open to public)
801 Ocean Dr, Miami Beach, FL 33139

2017
NYC "The Artist Catalogue" Summer Issue August 2017 Featured Artist
I was honored to be selected by The Artist Catalogue to be 1 of 12 Artists featured in their Summer Issue August 2017.

2016
Minneapolis/Twin Cities "Exploring Tosca Magazine" Nevada Artist of the Year 2016 (2016)
I have been given the honor by Tosca Arts Magazine as being the "Nevada Artist of the Year 2016". I will be featured in the Spring addition of Tosca Arts Magazine some time in March/April 2016.

2015
ArtSlant Showcase 2nd Round Winner May 2015 for my Abstract Painting: Aqua Green Turquoise Abstract I / 40 x 60 x 1.5