Robert W. Strickland
Canada
Robert W. Strickland, Red Peonies in Rose Bowl, oil, 15 x 15.
Art Education: I took a basic art program at Sheridan College when I was 20 years old. They offered a free life-drawing class five days a week. Later I was inspired by the 20th-century illustrators as well as the 19th-century naturalists and impressionists. I have taken workshops at the Scottsdale Artists’ School in Arizona. And I also was awarded a professional-development grant from the Ontario Arts Council for a mentorship with Daniel J. Keys. He was kind enough to share his knowledge, and I assisted him in workshops that took place in Arizona, Massachusetts, and Spain.
Style: Naturalism and impressionism.
Creative Spark: Nature, light, pigment, and people.
Second-Choice Career: I haven’t thought about it. It’s do or die.
Other Passions: Reading, chess, food, and exploring.
One Thing People Don’t Know About You: I was once sponsored in competitive snowboarding by Rome Snowboards.
Best Advice Received: From Marcel Proust’s book In Search of Lost Time. I learned from Proust’s search for happiness and a meaningful life to stop wasting time and appreciate every moment.
Biggest Fear: Failure.
Quirkiest Trait: I like to wear socks.
Mantra or Motto: You are what you create.
Favorite Studio Music: Indie rock, new wave, classical, and instrumentals.
Favorite Work by Another Artist: Anything by Tom Thomson or Joaquin Sorolla.
Future Goals: To make a life out of art. And I want to contribute to art, culture, and conservation.
Price Range: $160 to $4,000.
Representation: www.robertstricklandart.com.
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- Robert W. Strickland, Juliet Roses, oil, 24 x 18.
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- Robert W. Strickland, Tributary Stream, oil, 14 x 11.
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- Robert W. Strickland, Red Peonies in Rose Bowl, oil, 15 x 15.
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