As I wound down a career in the world of investments I decided to pursue an earlier passion and devote full time to the fields of art and painting. I sought out and received formal training at the Hartford Art School. My style is considered realist, or representational, painting primarily in oils. My subject matter focus is the natural beauty of New England with its countrysides of verdant rolling hills and its many rocky coastal areas. The subtle beauty of this environment as well as the pristine colonial style architecture indigenous to this area has intrigue for me.
I am drawn to a variety of subjects, however a boat of some kind or a farm animal often seem to find their way to my canvas. Subconsciously I think I am attempting to capture or preserve a way of life that appears to be disappearing. My many paintings of small and independent dairy farms or coastal Maine lobstermen are such examples.
That all being said, the natural beauty that surrounds us has already been created, and I firmly believe that it is the artist’s mission to reveal that beauty through the expression of his or her particular chosen medium.
My latest venture is creating heritage oil paintings for Porsche enthusiasts of their cars on the track or still. For further information on Porsche paintings, please see the "Contact" page.
Bob Burns
May, 2018
I am drawn to a variety of subjects, however a boat of some kind or a farm animal often seem to find their way to my canvas. Subconsciously I think I am attempting to capture or preserve a way of life that appears to be disappearing. My many paintings of small and independent dairy farms or coastal Maine lobstermen are such examples.
That all being said, the natural beauty that surrounds us has already been created, and I firmly believe that it is the artist’s mission to reveal that beauty through the expression of his or her particular chosen medium.
My latest venture is creating heritage oil paintings for Porsche enthusiasts of their cars on the track or still. For further information on Porsche paintings, please see the "Contact" page.
Bob Burns
May, 2018