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Robert was an invited artist at Zion’s Bank Show 2009. It was held on November 5, 2009. It is the kick off art event of the Christmas season. Food and art could be found on 8 floors of the 18 story Zions Bank Building in downtown Salt Lake City. What a fun event! This year we were on the 14th floor with a great view of Salt Lake City rising. We didn’t have too much time to admire the view though, Robert and I were busy talking to the many people who attended the event. I love art shows. It gives us a chance to run into friends new and old. I’m always amazed at how small the world can be.
Blue Ravine
Robert’s newest giclee print, “Blue Ravine.”
Robert’s latest painting. In my impetuous way I’ve downloaded it without knowing the correct title. Robert isn’t home, he isn’t answering his cell phone, so here it is without a title. That will come tommorrow.
E-Street and 2nd Avenue finished. Size 10 1/2 x 15.
Robert Painting
Robert at work finishing E-Street and 2nd Avenue.
The Docent is from a trip to “This is The Place State Park.” She stepped out on the doorstep and Robert snapped her photo.
The Docent
Robert has almost completed a painting named “The Docent”. Photos will be coming.
Phoebe and the Bishop is back from the photographer. I just had a slight hassle picking it up, but Borge Anderson (photogragher) worked it out for me. Thanks Borge! “Phoebe and the Bishop”
is from the Wind Rivers in Wyoming. Robert was on a backpacking trip there with our two sons and some friends.
Phoebe and the Bishop in progress. 75% done.
One of the most frequently asked questions that Robert gets is “How long did it take you to paint this painting?” His immediate response is “20 years.” The 20 hours (give or take) of actual application of paint to paper does not even closely reflect the amount of time that goes into a painting. Here is what it involves: hours, days and months of searching for subject material, conceptualizing an idea, numerous sketches to refine and simplify the idea, the learning process of how different pigments react to different papers to get the effects desired. Actually there is more thinking time than painting time. Sometimes it takes several tries to get it right, especially with watercolor.
Behind the 20 hours of actual painting time is 20 years of preparation and hard work.
