Sketchbook Diaries

Seeing Clearer

2011-11-12T09:20:00.002-05:00

Well, this is not by far the best I've ever done, however it is a moment in my life right now. To be able to witness the sunrise with an all new perspective, clearer eyes, a brighter future. Call this my attempt at journaling. At any rate, I must show gratitude where it belongs, to a once dear friend who said I was the most creative artist, your gone, but somewhere your spirit lives, most likely in my heart, something that can never be taken away from me. So I thank you where ever you may be, thank you for the SUNRISE, Gods promise.

Times change, but bring a new beginnings...

2011-10-28T10:46:00.003-04:00

This is going to be a very hard blog post to write. Recent have caused me to be removed from my favorite job I have ever had; sadly I am no longer the artist-in-residence at AUP. However, in light of this I feel very strongly that a new chapter that will bring forth a more wonderful opportunity. I am now painting again in my personal residence, and much to my surprise, even more creativity is flowing. I will miss the gallery, but again, the new chances I have are flowing as my brush. I harbor nothing now but love and for the first time in a very long time peace. I am on the path of regaining myself, something forgotten or at the very least misplaced. I repeat this so much, but I do feel that when I approach the canvas, there is something already there just waiting for me to find it and bring out so others may see. "The painting has a life of its own. I try to let it come through." Jackson Pollock

The is a relationship with the work, it needs to be loved, caressed, given the attention the same as a person does; if this happens, the work is successful, if not, it fails, falls, and needs to be destroyed only to give way to a rebirth of sorts. Thankfully, that rebirth is happening to me as well, I too have failed, fallen, and been destroyed only to give way to my own personal rebirth and growth. What I thought was empty has been filled.

Don't be afraid to walk through the door, even if you are being pushed out of it. It is merely a new place, a new beginning, a new growth, a new you. Allow this process to take place, for I found if you do not, there is nothing but the past. I learned something recent, if you live in the past and worry about tomorrow, you are throwing today away. Live now, for the moment; it is truly a gift that should not be rejected.

So live, love, and paint, it isn't what you do, IT IS WHO YOU ARE. And the last piece of advice I have now, don't allow others to take that gift away from or throw it away, it is yours and meant to used.

Newest Paintings

2011-09-14T12:42:00.003-04:00

This one had a very interesting set of images appear in the end; if you look above the right eye, you can see an outline of an American Indian with his arms raised as if he is giving an offering. The head almost looks like the world with many different colors that would make one think of races getting along.

This was just a fun quick painting.

the Tiffany lamp

2011-09-06T21:33:00.002-04:00

How about this for a change, a little self-indulgence…I know, even I laughed. Consider this more of a self loathing, not feeling your worth, feeling very inadequate to others needs or expectations…all in all, I feel like shit; afraid to do or say anything wrong, and just as afraid not to do them either. To be honest what I feel like right now is one of those expensive Tiffany lamps, that someone would just rather walk in the dark rather than replace the bulb. It is really shameful if you think about; why would someone spend all that money or time to make that money and let this piece of work sit without achieving it’s very reason for being because of a burnt out light bulb? Just thoughts now, but who knows maybe a painting.

Plenty to share

2011-09-02T11:17:00.003-04:00

Well, it's been a month in the new space, and to tell you the truth, the many things that have poured from my heart and head onto canvas has been eye opening. Egon was finally finished, then came A Boy Named Guw, Transcendental Embrace, We All Fall Down, Male Figure Study 74, working on Escape The Machine. This studio is so inspiring, truly a marvelous world I live in. So I suppose without further hesitation, here are the newbies.(WARNING - images do cantain nudity)

Blanche Dubois

2011-08-31T11:13:00.001-04:00

Well, here it is….believe or not we all share something with “Blanche Dubois”. From A STREET CAR NAMED DESIRE…. “Whoever you are, I have always depended on the kindness of strangers.” Because in many cases, life throws you out the way of the ones who said they would be kind. Whether or not we do this on our own, they walk away, or situations arise to claim those who are kind. Chances are you are just left behind to grasp at anything or anyone willing to share a smile or a hello. Have we really become such a machine that we are willing to grind others in our own set of gears? Regardless, we are left alone, missing that connection with the ones we had relationships with and find ourselves empty, drained of the life we had hoped of or were told about. Instead we sit, in a corner removed, an outcast, only given what is required, only using what we are given. However, the greatest gift I was given was to create; this allows me to not let that person stay in the corner, but welcome them and make friends with them. These are my paintings, my strangers, my new friends. These are the strangers I depend on for kindness.

Ladders

2011-08-23T10:55:00.002-04:00

Currently I am working on something out of my realm; or is it? I saw an image on a ceiling, yes, my inspiration comes from everything. But it reminded me of a ladder, but it appeared to have a sword as one of the rungs. So I began....however, once again the painting took over, there was already something there wanting to emerge from the canvas. What do you do? Allow it to speak, control, and be born. The one ladder turned to many, almost as if they were falling, but where to, where from, better question, why am I seeing this? So I decided to look up some of the meanings for ladders. Here is what I found:

Psychological Meaning:

A ladder may represent the different levels of consciousness between man and his divine self. It is a symbol of achieving personal wholeness. As a worldly symbol, climbing a ladder may represent progress such as achieving status, power or an important goal. Descending a ladder may represent the opposite or an escape from your spiritual responsibilities.

Mystical Meaning:

The Biblical story of Jacob’s ladder is a symbol for the communication between this world and the spiritual realms. Similarly, in Mesopotamia the Ziggurat was named ‘the ladder to heaven’. In psychological terms this mystic symbolism can be understood as the communication between the true self and the ego. Consider this quote from Twitchell: “The higher one climbs on the spiritual ladder, the more he will grant others their own freedom and give less interference to another’s state of consciousness.”

So now the even more questions arise....am I climbing up or down? Am I achieving a goal, or throwing it away? Am I searching for something to help guide my life to where I need to be?

Rant of the day

2011-08-18T23:24:00.002-04:00

Well, here it is 11:24 PM, and I am ready to unleash some serious crap. I am just really sick of the same ole line or excuse....WOW, can I use those too? Finds out that I CAN'T....well shit on me. Seems like double standards are the way to go these days. Sadly, I am not even in a place to scream, let alone run away to do what I do. Unleash this on canvas! Wouldn't that be great? I can see it now, all the REDS, BLUES, OCRE..........BLACK. But to be honest, there is white too...subtle glimpses of hope through a nightmarish rainbow of mere shit. But wouldn't it really be grand though, to release this fury of emotion onto a canvas allowing it just to to take over and express itself in such a beautiful way? I make ART, it's what I do, it's how I think, IT IS what I am......nothing great or wonderful, just a person who thinks of all the pain, sorrow, starving, loss, and other just plain shit life has to offer and tries to make something less painful, sad, without....so there you have it folks. Lemons to lemonade, shit to art.

Artist In Residence

2011-08-15T15:24:00.001-04:00

Artist in Residence

Well, I was offered a position at Acting Up Production, LLC in Greenfield, Indiana, the artist in residence and gallery director; WOW, what a thrill to be able to operate a gallery and to add to that, my studio space is right there in the gallery. But moving on, the Grand Opening was last Friday night, and to be honest, I was scared to death. My wife came into the studio from one of her many jobs to check on me, and there I was, crying. We had decided it was much like a wedding about ready to happen; which is quite true, that day I married Beth I was so afraid that I was not the man meant for her. In some ways I still feel that way. She is a remarkable woman, and brilliant marketing person. But above all, I wanted to again rise to the occasion at hand and be that man. Through love, friendship, fellow artists, and local support, the Gallery @ AUP was a success. Now, my hope is that this was not just a one night thing that patrons will be interested in coming to see more, buy, and even rent space. This is yet another dream that I have had for a while now. The nice thing about dreams is that we do have to power to make them a reality or allow them to run down the drain. This time, I have to thank my wife for being the voice of reason and pushing me to do something that will affect not only me, but the community or hey, why stop there? Think big, dream big, live your dream!

Acting Up Productions, LLC is a unique mix of classes, performing opportunities and networking which will focus on the adult demographic, but benefit people of all ages.

Owner/Artistic Director: R. Brian Noffke - brian@actingup-productions.com

Owner/Business Director: Elizabeth A. Hofmann - beth@actingup-productions.com

Artist-in-Residence: Robert L. Hofmann, Berhof Studio - robert@actingup-productions.com

ACTING UP PRODUCTIONS, LLC

12 1/2 West Main Street, Greenfield, IN 46140

317-373-5390

http://www.actingup-productions.com/

https://twitter.com/actingupprod

http://www.facebook.com/ActingUpProductions

2011-07-18T14:23:00.003-04:00

View of the new studio/ gallery space coming very soon to Greenfield. Acting Up Productions! Look out world, HERE WE COME!

Call to Artist

2011-06-28T08:23:00.001-04:00

I am throwing this out there now. I am partnered with some fine people and will be accepting an artist-in-residence position at a new gallery to be opening in August. The space available is on two walls that measure 18 feet each. We are looking at 3’ and 6’ spaces to rent; $35 and $50 for the space with NO COMMISSION to begin with. And the nice thing is if you stay with the gallery, this will be grandfathered in as long as you stay. We will be changing that after a specified time frame according to the business plan. The gallery is in historic downtown Greenfield, Indiana and the gallery will be listed and advertised to promote the gallery and the artist participating in various places through indyarts.org. Since this is a privately owned gallery, the art displayed has no restrictions upon it, which means anything goes. If you are interested, please contact me immediately so we can figure out how many artists will be displaying. Also, if this does not appeal to you, you could always share with fellow artists that might be inclined to be a part of this.

Robert Hofmann
317-709-9938
rhofmann02@sbcglobal.net

"Return to the Garden"

2011-05-02T09:30:00.003-04:00

It is finished, even through the past couple of weeks of not having the use of my right hand. "You no longer need your sexual charms, You are safe and secure in your Father's perpetual arms." - inspirational excerpt from SECRET PALACE, SECRET GARDEN by Carolyn Nicole Phillips. This is my submission to the soon to be exhibitional contest at CRAZYLAKE ART GALLERY. The piece took upon a life of its own one night. The rough sketch looks almost like a total other image. The piece to me speaks of a lost soul living within the realm of dark as if enveloped by the sexual freedoms of a society, but in the end they are found by the Father and taken back to a place where life can still grow, where innocence can once again be found, where the garden is there - familar of the place called home.

Zumba!

2011-04-20T08:53:00.003-04:00

Okay gang, here it is, like I do not have enough to do, last weekend I was re-certified as a ZUMBA Instructor. I was asked to substitute and ended up teaching a dance cardio class for about three months. But now, its back to Zumba, I am also a ZIN memeber, which allows me to recieve new music all the time as well as support from others in the field. Seriously though, ZUMBA changed my thoughts about working out, this is a PARTY, great music, fun and easy steps to move you. So if your interested, just click on the side bar link and check out my schedule.

New Artist Statement....a work in progress

2011-04-14T23:05:00.002-04:00

Yes, this is a work in progress, I would appreciate feedback if you have the time or feel comfortable with that. I am curious to see how the world see's me in my art.

Robert Hofmann

In MY work I tend not to WORK on a piece with an actual intention. Much like Michelangelo’s statement, “Every block of stone has a statue inside it and it is the task of the sculptor to discover it.” A blank canvas IS the same thing to me, knowing that a work is there just waiting to be brought forth. The creation process allows for my own primal force to be displayed through VIVID color, RAW emotion, and STRONG cultural influences. Egon Schiele said, “Art is primordially eternal.” My figurative works produce a mirrored glimpse into the viewer’s own life’s history. By my imagery I bring about a new awareness to others, allowing them to see something they have not seen before. Henri Matisse said it well, “An artist must never be a prisoner. Prisoner? An artist should never be a prisoner of himself, prisoner of style, prisoner of reputation, prisoner of success, etc.” This is something that has juxtaposed my work, utilizing different mediums, application, and just free play.

I believe that as my work evolves, even from a rough sketch into a finished drawing, to a painting, to even a sculpture. This allows for a freedom to express the diversity within my own life, both professionally and personally.

Many pieces are FIGURAL, with subdued imagery, an EDGY appearance, and a DARK humor that invites the viewer to experience their life in a new way, to make changes within thought or perception. I suppose to narrow that down I would like to bring about a new awareness to others, allowing them to see something they have not seen before.

Best of 2010 - The Artist in You

2011-01-13T14:20:00.003-05:00

It has been a while since I posted, but here it is, this painting was picked as a best of 2010 on the Artist in You FaceBook page. No real awards, but it has brought me to the attention of many others. And it looks great on my resume. So thank you to you all who voted.

New Opportunity

2010-12-24T09:39:00.002-05:00

Well, I did it, I submitted my artwork to a new artists contest to be held in New York next year. Go here to vote: www.artistswanted.org/Berhof

Christmas Sale - 15% off prints from Fine Art America!!

2010-12-07T11:22:00.001-05:00

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Art & Soul by Phoebe - Gallery Showing

2010-12-03T08:50:00.000-05:00

This week - we had the great opportunity of meeting and working with Phoebe Wantz, Owner of Art & Soul by Phoebe Gallery in Muncie, IN. Robert heard about her gallery through some artist friends and posted some pictures of his art on her site. Last Saturday, she contacted him about bringing his art to her gallery for her last showing. Unfortunately - Phoebe has some health problems and can no longer keep the gallery going. But Robert was ecstatic and brought some of his work to her. She was so excited that she found a place to fit in everything he brought.

Last night was the opening and I was amazed at how many people came through that gallery!! There was music and food and so many different kinds of art. It was a wonderful atmosphere and everyone was so kind and caring toward each other. It was what art should be. :-)

For me, the supportive wife, the coolest part of the evening was when a guy came into the room Robert's art was in and starting furiously snapping photos of his largest acrylic piece, Heritage. He would take shots from a few angles - walk away, and then come back and take more!

Paparazzi, caught in the act . . .

Robert & I are both thankful to Phoebe for this wonderful opportunity - both to show his artwork and to meet this wonderful group of artists. Our hope is that Phoebe's legacy continues to grow.

If you get a chance to venture to Muncie before the end of the month - make it a point to stop by and say hello to Phoebe.

Art & Soul by Phoebe Gallery

409 S. Walnut Street

Muncie, Indiana 47305

765-288-0005 (Call first to find out hours)

Art & Soul by Phoebe on Facebook

Do you see what I see?

2010-11-20T15:38:00.000-05:00

And the new title for this painting is . . . "Do you see what I see?" Thanks to everyone who voted!!

Name the Painting - VOTE NOW!

2010-10-30T13:31:00.003-04:00

Online Surveys & Market Research

Name this piece

2010-10-21T11:08:00.000-04:00

Newest piece, finished last night. Those who have viewed it so far all had different responses to what it made them think of or feel. What would you name this?

Please comment below!

Figural Landscape

2010-10-07T09:08:00.002-04:00

Just in time for Halloween

2010-10-05T22:02:00.000-04:00

New work - ink on paper and a digital collage of the triptych.

Triptych: Doll Parts

Newest Mixed Media Work

2010-09-28T10:38:00.000-04:00

Fallin' 2 Pieces
Mixed Media on Canvas, 2010

Art Dates

2010-09-20T09:56:00.000-04:00

The one thing that I love about my husband being an artist - is that I get a chance to be creative too. I love writing poetry, and music and photography and so many creative things - but I have never been able to call myself an artist.

Lately - though, Robert and I have been taking some time at least once a week to do creativity exercises together.

Here are some of the things we have done.

For this first project (my first time using acrylics), I would paint for a while and then hand it to him and he would paint on it. We still have not decided which way is up on this painting . . .

Seasonal Melody Maladies, Acrylic, 2010
Berhof & Izzy

Last night - we got some very RARE time to go out (to look for a new microwave, woohoo!) and decided to go to the studio and spend some time there. He got out a canvas, his acrylics and we set a timer. Each of us would have a minute to paint and then it was the other person's turn. Once we got to a certain point in the painting, I told him to go ahead and tie it all together and finish it. I can tell you that this looks NOTHING like it did in the beginning.

Insomniac, Acrylic, 2010
Berhof & Izzy

What kind of creativity exercises do you use to get inspiration?

NEW STUFF!

2010-09-13T21:39:00.000-04:00

Check out the new paintings posted on the Paintings page.

And check out the new SKETCHBOOK PROJECT page.

Many more projects in the works!

Stay tuned!

Second Friday!

2010-09-09T12:14:00.000-04:00

Make sure to visit downtown Greenfield this Friday, September 10th! Check out all of the local businesses and visit us on the 2nd floor of the Creative Arts & Events Center!

(CONTEST UPDATE: The newest Herman painting is in the works and the winner will be announced when the piece is finished!!)

Newest Oil Paintings

2010-09-02T19:41:00.001-04:00

Reclining Male

Neptune's Bride

Herman Contest!!!

2010-08-17T08:31:00.001-04:00

What emotion would you like to see Herman convey? Throughout the rest of August, we will take your suggestions for the next Herman piece.

The winner will be announced September 1st and will win their very own Herman T-shirt!!

Make your suggestions in the comments!!

The Sketchbook Project: 2011 » Art House Co-op | We build art projects and communities

2010-08-09T18:00:00.000-04:00

The Sketchbook Project: 2011 » Art House Co-op | We build art projects and communities

Well here it is folks. I signed up for this after some encouragement. I really like what they publicize this as " A CONCERT TOUR FOR ARTIST".....so here is my challenge to you, DO IT! It's $25, they send you a book, select a theme, draw, sketch, doodle, and submit.....You will be among thousands from all over the world. Talk about a way to unite through art. SO be a part of this.

My love for Herman

2010-08-03T14:04:00.000-04:00

Several years ago, when Robert was in a sculpture class, he created something that really touched me.

I looked at this and got extremely sad. I had a soft spot in my heart for this figure. This extremely sad figure. In this case, he was a victim of fashion - but it made me feel so many different emotions by looking at him. I said he had to have a name. And he became Herman. Herman is neither male nor female and his name includes both (her and man).

I believe that Herman is easy for anyone to identify with. Herman is the projection of our feelings at different times.

Herman showed up again in a painting.

"Herman: Alone with my thoughts" evoked the same emotions that the original sculpture did. Herman made me remember times where I was alone with my thoughts, whether good or bad - but I also wanted to sit down and put my arm around Herman to let him know it would be okay.

What is it about Herman?

"Herman: Reflections" may be my favorite Herman so far. The brighter colors give Herman a little more optimistic outlook and it made me happy that Herman seemed to be feeling better.

Every time Herman makes himself known, I feel emotions I didn't know that I needed to feel. (Mostly, a little bit of fear that I'm so attached to an imaginary character . . .)

Herman even starred on the cake I made for Robert's Birthday/Studio Reception!

(Herman isn't easy to make out of fondant . . .)

And with each new Herman, I think I am realizing that everyone has a little bit of Herman in them and Herman has a little bit of all of us in him.

I wonder where Herman will show up next . . .

New Product - PRETTY SHOES

2010-08-02T17:36:00.000-04:00

Okay - the wife admits it - she created something for herself . . .

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Fine Art America

2010-07-30T22:11:00.002-04:00

We finally got time to take some higher resolution pictures of some art work and posted it for sale (original or prints) on Fine Art America.

Check it out here!

Pictures from the Studio Opening & Robert's Birthday!

2010-07-12T16:19:00.000-04:00

Berhof Studio!

Berhof, the residence of the artist,

serene and detached from the outside world,

no creator of art wants to look at the destruction,

but to create something of beauty.

This is a place to believe.

Fellow artist: Mary!

Fellow artist with a studio down the hall, Cagney!

The family.

Happy studio opening and birthday, Robert!!

An Artist Upstairs

2010-06-30T23:52:00.000-04:00

Over the next few weeks, I will try and share glimpses of Robert in his new studio.

This first picture is of the SPECIAL ARTIST DOOR we got to go in.

I got to visit the studio for the first time tonight - and I love the space and the fact that he has a place all to himself to create. I can't wait to see what kind of things are produced in his new space!!!

MOVING DAY!

2010-06-29T14:41:00.001-04:00

I am proud to announce that my talented husband now has his very own art studio (located at the Creative Arts & Event Center). He only has the bare minimum moved in at this point - but I am so excited that he has a space to call his own without having to worry about dogs, cats, kids, or wives accidentally destroying his creations.

More to come!

Congratulations Robert!!!

Ghost Dance

2010-06-24T20:48:00.000-04:00

How bright is the moonlight.

I am the child of the crow.

Everybody is standing, watching.

I show it to my children.

-Native American poem

The Transformation of Art . . .

2010-06-22T15:55:00.001-04:00

I (Izzy, Robert's manager, publicist, and WIFE) thought it would be interesting to post some of Robert's pieces and how they evolved from beginning to end.

One of my favorite pieces is this sculpture that Robert did for a school project.

This piece is entitled "The Power of a Woman" and has been shown several times.

I used to call her "Scary Lady".

But what is amazing to me is how this sculpture inspired other art . . .

Robert had an idea to do a large acrylic piece, but he was working on Oil paintings in his class.

And this piece emerged as inspiration for the larger piece:

This was the oil painting he created as an inspiration for what he would eventually call "Heritage."

Following are the stages the large acrylic painting went through:

Stage One: Heritage Transformation

Stage Two: Heritage Transformation

Stage Three: Heritage Transformation

Stage Four: Heritage Transformation

Stage Five: Heritage Transformation

I have to admit that one of the things with Robert and his art - is I never know if he is REALLY done with a piece. Finally - he told me that once he SIGNS it, it is done. I personally thought that stage TWO of this painting was pretty cool - but he kept going. And added more depth and interest with each stage.

So after all of this waiting - he finally showed me the FINISHED piece.

And it was worth the wait.

Two New paintings

2010-06-16T14:38:00.001-04:00

Sunrise on Pond

Acrylic, 2010

(Custom Painting for Beth Swincher)

Gaia

Oil, 2010

New Untitled Piece

2010-06-06T18:59:00.000-04:00

Why it is good that artists are able to get their feelings out in this way . . .

New Zazzle T-shirt: Tribal Fusion

2010-06-03T13:05:00.002-04:00

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Notecard Contest! Deadline - June 15th, 2010

2010-05-27T12:19:00.008-04:00

Would you like to win some of Robert Hofmann’s art on notecards? Currently – there are 5 art options for notecards on Zazzle.com and we would like to increase our offerings with YOUR input!!

Here is what you can do to participate:

Go through the photo albums (click the links at the top of this blog: paintings, mixed media, etc.) and if you’d like to see a piece of artwork on a notecard – take note of the name of that piece and comment on this post with the name of the piece and the words: NOTECARD VOTE. (If it is already offered as a notecard – the photo caption will say so.)

To INCREASE your chances of winning you can also:

Share the link to this contest on your social networking (MySpace, Facebook, Twitter, etc.) profile.
Follow this blog (right hand column of blog – click FOLLOW.)
Visit Robert on Facebook (link at right) and LIKE his artist page!
Invite your friends to “Like” Robert’s artist page.
If YOU have an artist page/blog – add a link to this blog and leave us YOUR link and we will add it to our page!

Once you’ve completed any/all of these things – leave a comment on this blog post and let us know what you’ve done. You will receive ONE ENTRY FOR EACH thing you complete.

THE FIVE PIECES WITH THE MOST VOTES WILL BE TURNED INTO NOTECARDS FOR PURCHASE.

WHAT DO YOU WIN?
You will win 10 notecards! ($30 value). You can have 10 of the same art piece or one notecard of each piece (after votes are completed there will be 10 different available postcards).

CONTEST OPEN UNTIL JUNE 15th! ALSO - if you do not have a Blogger account of some kind and you post as anonymous - MAKE SURE YOU LEAVE YOUR NAME AND/OR EMAIL ADDRESS! Thanks!

DISCLAIMER: Facebook, Blogger, and any other social networking sites are not associated with this contest.

Art Exhibit Still Going on!

2010-05-19T14:21:00.001-04:00

Following are a few pictures from the opening reception. The art is on display until July 31, 2010 - details under "CURRENT EXHIBIT" to the right!

Robert Hofmann & Alix Cain

Chamber of Commerce Exhibit

2010-05-15T09:46:00.002-04:00

Well, the reception was a blast, my fellow artist has been so supportive. But mostly I really need to thank my wonderful wife, Beth. Without her I would not be where I am. They say behind every successful man is a woman. Not true, in front of every successful man is the woman blazing the trail. I love you Beth.

Hancock County Chamber of Commerce

2010-04-28T10:55:00.002-04:00

Hello all....something very exciting is happening. Starting May 1st through July 31st I will have artwork being displayed at the Hancock County Chamber of Commerce along with local artist Alex Cain. A reception is in the works. So feel free to stop in and check out the new works.

-Robert

My work

2009-10-04T09:22:00.002-04:00

Hello all, my work has dropped off a bit due to my activity in My Fair Lady which closes today. Now I can begin to finish some of the pieces I have been putting off. The great thing is that I have learned so much in such a short amount of time from Miss B.

Later Poppets!

New stuff in the works

2009-09-19T17:13:00.002-04:00

The newest piece in the works.....your thoughts?

New Piece

2009-06-24T06:48:00.002-04:00

New painting.....stage three....it is much bigger than this. I have about another 4 to 8 hours of works on it.

Short Blog

2009-06-15T06:41:00.000-04:00

Been a while. Working now to support the needs of the many. But it also pays for art supplies. Fiddler on the Roof rehearsals again tonight.

Exhibit

2009-06-07T10:29:00.001-04:00

Indy Fringe Arts.....gotta get my paperwork ready and decide what to use.

2009-06-02T15:59:00.002-04:00

Well, this is the second stage of the drawing....
Coming up next is the finished product.

Soon will be some images or ideas about a new piece that depicts FALL.
Any ideas or suggestions, let me know. I appreciate your input.

FREE SHIPPING AT ZAZZLES

2009-05-29T18:19:00.001-04:00

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2009-05-28T13:13:00.009-04:00

Well, here they are. The pictures I did for Beth of the children, one is done in pastel and the other done in charcoal. I think that the pastel is pretty close to be representational of them. The charcoal pieces depiction is not as well done. If you know these kids please free to contact me and share your thoughts.

And here is the beginning of Tribal Fusion #2. Let's see how the drawing unfolds. This is the follow-up and possibly a furthering of the Tribal Fusion series.

New images coming

2009-05-26T21:10:00.000-04:00

I am trying to finish up on the drawings for the Beth.....pictures soon. I also have a great idea for another in the Tribal Fusion series. Really excited to see this one myself.

Canvas Print Now Available

2009-05-19T10:24:00.005-04:00

I have just posted two prints that are now available for purchase. They can be seen at http://www.zazzle.com/SketchbookDiaries.

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Studio?

2009-05-12T13:24:00.004-04:00

Okay, so it is a dream. That someday I will have space or a place to go and shut out the outside world so I can work. Yes, I have a wall in the house now, but with three children, six cats, and my dog....whom I love and adore all of them I will add so not to mean that I want to run away. (NOT TODAY....okay, NOT YET!) I am going to have to start over with the drawing for IZZYBETH, not by choice, but by necessity. Through distractions, it will soon be re-created.

Hugs and charcoal smears!

Something Special

2009-05-10T15:47:00.003-04:00

I have been trying to get a charcoal picture for IzzyBeth done for a few days now. One of the children. Well, let's just say that being a daddy, and working on honey-do list it didn't get started until Saturday night. I am actually hoping to finish it tomorrow while most everyone is gone. I'll post an image of it then to get some feedback. And to let you know if she liked it.

Tribal Fusion T-Shirt

2009-05-08T18:24:00.001-04:00

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