What, where, and when -- Winter 2010

Winter is a busy time of year for Robert with the Southeastern Wildlife Exposition, NatureWorks and Masterworks in Miniature shows and a gallery appearance at Lovetts Gallery. Robert (or his work) will be traveling across the country in February, from Charleston, South Carolina, to Mentor, Ohio, to Tulsa, Oklahoma.

This past fall, Robert was in Easton, Maryland, for the Waterfowl Festival and just recently wrapped up the "Wildlife Art Revealed" exhibit at the Virginia Museum of Natural History.

Newsletter extras!

This issue's printable PDF and wallpaper ...

It was about this time last year when we made the decision to replace our traditional paper mailings with electronic communications. In the past year, many of you have remarked how much you enjoyed receiving those little note cards in the mail, and on many occasions when Robert has been visiting his collectors, he's spotted those very note cards on the fridge or tacked up somewhere. This has been very humbling. In response, in the last e-mail we included a link to a PDF of Robert's work for you to download and print and also an image for your computer wallpaper. We received an overwhelming response and we will try to include a new image with each newsletter. Thanks once again for everyone's enthusiasm over Robert's work.

Please click the link below to find a printable PDF and wallpaper of Robert's "Three Gentleman (Roosters)."

Fall 2009
A full season

Wildlife Art Revealed exhibit at the Virginia Museum of Natural History

In September, the "Wildlife Art Revealed" exhibit opened at the Virginia Museum of Natural History in Martinsville, Virginia. This was a momentous museum exhibit for Robert, who had the good fortune to join artists Julie Bender, Paul Rhymer and Roger Martin in this exciting exhibit that paired original artwork with informative displays on each of the artist's process for creating their art.

November found Robert traveling to Easton, Maryland, for the 39th Annual Waterfowl Festival. The Waterfowl Festival is dedicated to wildlife conservation, the promotion of wildlife art and the celebration of life on Maryland's Eastern Shore. In addition to world-class art, the Waterfowl Festival offers diverse exhibits and events in venues throughout the town of Easton. In its 38 years, the festival has become a leader in the conservation of waterfowl and wildlife habitat. More than $4.8 million has been raised and donated to projects throughout the Atlantic Flyway, and in particular the Chesapeake Bay.

The Almost Miniature exhibit wrapped up in January. Robert's painting "Three Gentlemen (Roosters)" was one of many small works in this year's show at the Francesca Anderson Fine Art Gallery in Lexington, Massachusetts.

Winter 2010

What's coming up

February is the busiest time of year for Robert. He'll be traveling to Charleston, South Carolina, for the Southeastern Wildlife Exposition and then to Tulsa, Oklahoma, for the NatureWorks Art Show and Sale. While in Tulsa, Robert will be appearing at Lovetts Gallery for a live painting demonstration. In addition, for the third year Robert was asked to submit an original painting to the Masterworks in Miniature exhibit at Gallery One in Mentor, Ohio.

Southeastern Wildlife Exposition

Charleston, South Carolina

February 12-14, 2010

The Southeastern Wildlife Exposition is the largest event of its kind in the nation, attracting more than 35,000 attendees. In addition to world-class original art, SEWE offers diverse exhibits and events in venues throughout downtown Charleston. The show specifically promotes the conservation and preservation of nature and wildlife.

Robert looks forward to this show every year. "I love visiting Charleston. It's a beautiful city and full of so many things to paint," he says. Robert usually gets up early and goes out to take photo references of the local birds and animals and the Southern architecture. Last year, while out with friend and fellow artist Dustin Van Wechel, he stumbled (almost literally) onto an alligator. "It was extremely frightening at first," Robert says, "but it turned into a great reference-gathering trip"

For more information on SEWE, visitwww.sewe.com, call 843.723.1748 or find them on Facebook and Twitter.

Gallery visit and painting demonstration

Lovetts Gallery

Tulsa, Oklahoma

6528 E. 51 St.

Wednesday, February 24, 2010

10 a.m.-6 p.m.

Robert will join Lovetts Gallery Wednesday, February 24, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., for a live demonstration. Lovetts invites collectors, artists, wildlife enthusiasts, students and the general public to stop by the gallery throughout the day to observe Robert as he displays his skill and vision as performed through the pencil and brush. This is a great opportunity to meet Robert and see the relationship and dialogue that occurs between the artist and his work ... a truly unique experience! Robert will also be presenting an exclusive preview of all of his newest work while at the gallery.

For more information about Lovetts Gallery, call 918.664.4732, visit

www.lovettsgallery.com or find them on Facebook and Twitter.

NatureWorks

Renaissance Tulsa Hotel & Convention Center

Tulsa, Oklahoma

February 27-28, 2010

Robert fell in love with Tulsa last year and is really looking forward to this year's NatureWorks show. Although it's a long drive, it's well worth the time in the truck to visit with so many art enthusiasts, collectors and artist friends.

NatureWorks is a nonprofit organization that attracts top artists from around the country to exhibit for one weekend in late February. Proceeds from the show support wildlife conservation efforts and help implement programs that encourage wildlife appreciation. For more information, visit www.natureworks.org or call 918.296.4278.

Masterworks in Miniature

Gallery One

Mentor, Ohio

March 5-20, 2010

Robert's painting "Paused (Crow)" has the honor of being part of the Masterworks in Miniature exhibit at Gallery One, now in its 19th year. Masterworks opens Friday, March 5; the drawing for purchase rights is Saturday, March 20, the close of the exhibit. All artwork is no larger than 9 x 12 inches (108 square inches) and pulls from some of the top artists in the country. For more information, visit www.galleryone.com,call 800.621.1141or you can find them on Facebook.

New originals

Fresh from the easel and drawing table

"Runaway (Goose and Goslings)"

Oil, 18 x 8

This painting was just finished. The reference for this painting came from one of Robert's many trips into Richmond city, in particular, Shockoe Bottom, locally called the "Bottom." In the Bottom is the Richmond Canal Walk, where you can tour the historic canal channels by boat. During my last trip, I took a ride on one of the boats so I was able to get reference from down inside the canal. While getting reference of the canal walls (this one extending at least 8 feet above the water), a mother goose and her goslings came around the corner, PERFECT! I couldn't have asked for a better painting!

"Reflected Blue (Great Blue Heron)"

Oil, 11 x 6

"Reflected Blue (Great Blue Heron)" is a result of one of Robert's many walks on the Swift Creek reservoir just outside of Richmond, Virginia. As always, Robert has his camera with him and was lucky enough to catch the heron in the perfectly still water, creating this fantastic mirror image.

"Paused (Crow)"

Oil, 5 x 9

You can see this painting from start to finish on

Robert's YouTube channel.

Work in Progress: Crow painting, Under drawing part 1

Work in Progress: Crow painting, Under Drawing Part2

Work in Progress: Crow painting, Toning the canvas

Work in Progress: Crow painting, Adding color, layer 1

**Coming soon**

Work in Progress: Crow painting, Adding color, Layer 2

In the galleries

Lovetts Gallery
6528 East 51 Street
Tulsa, Oklahoma 74145
918.664.4732