Bob, an accomplished watercolorist, was celebrated for his energetic and messy life-size figure drawings, which displayed the dynamism of nature and life. Over a 45-year friendship, he influenced and inspired many as an artist and teacher, encouraging his students to embrace creativity without restrictions. His recycling practices in art are mirrored in the way he lived, transforming waste into creative expressions. Fellow artists praised his work for its complex, atmospheric landscapes that invite viewers to experience the vibrancy and chaos of his environment, showcasing both the beauty and complexity of his artistic vision.
"Every bend or twist in my body shows up in my work. It is not an illusion of movement. Because I move the energy is recorded."
"His drawings similarly strike to the heart of what, to me, makes a drawing alive and rich with possibility. They are dense and messy critters."
"Bob likes ugly drawings; he doesn't like the pretty ones. There are no rules in picture making."
"...he overlays it all with an atmospheric landscape that is both at odds with the junk field and completely interlocked with it."
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