As a gifted artist, Robert’s passion and talent for color and design led him to earn a BFA from the Maryland Institute College of Art (MICA). After 40 years of industry experience as Creative Director for prestigious companies, such as Time Warner and the National Geographic Society, Robert retired in 2019 to pursue painting full-time.
“I am an avid fan of landscape paintings,wild animals, birds, pets and an
occasional still life. After working in watercolors most of my life I find pastels
an exciting medium which captures nature in many unique techniques. Like
many artists I love simplifying details, capturing the time of day and creating
an emotional artistic interpretation.”
occasional still life. After working in watercolors most of my life I find pastels
an exciting medium which captures nature in many unique techniques. Like
many artists I love simplifying details, capturing the time of day and creating
an emotional artistic interpretation.”
He has had the pleasure and opportunity to learn from many of the recognized national & international pastel teachers; Tony Allain, Stephanie Clark, Richard Mckinley and Liz Haywood Sullivan.
Robert has also exhibited watercolors at the Ocean Gallery in Laguna Beach, CA.,
Pastel paintings for the 2021 juried Laurel Art Guild Exhibition, 2022/23 juried
member web exhibitions for the Red Rock Pastel Society of Nevada, 2023/24
Philadelphia Pastel Society and 2023/24 Montgomery Art Association juried
shows at Windridge Vineyards in Maryland. 2024 Red Rock Pastel Society of Nevada juried Member Exhibition.
Pastel paintings for the 2021 juried Laurel Art Guild Exhibition, 2022/23 juried
member web exhibitions for the Red Rock Pastel Society of Nevada, 2023/24
Philadelphia Pastel Society and 2023/24 Montgomery Art Association juried
shows at Windridge Vineyards in Maryland. 2024 Red Rock Pastel Society of Nevada juried Member Exhibition.
Associate member of –
The Red Rock Pastel Society
Pastel Society of America
Philadelphia Pastel Society
Maryland Pastel Society
Montgomery Art Association
Rockville Art League