ARTISTS STATEMENT

Bob was born and raised in Tacoma, Washington.  Art and recess were his

favorite subjects in grade school.  In High School he dabbled in oil painting but

drifted away from it when he joined the US Navy (not much room for an easel

Over the years he has found other outlets for his creativity:  music (he plays

piano by ear and by note); woodworking; house remodeling; landscaping;

Bob was an electrician for Bonneville Power Administration in Maintenance

and Construction for over 30 years.  This work also gave him an outlet for his

creativity in solving problems. He retired in June of 2003. 

Now retired, he has returned to his love of oil painting.  He continues to

improve his art through interacting with other artists, taking lessons from

professional artists, and by developing his own personal style.