In the studio with artist, photographer and instructor Robert Louis Caldwell

WIP: "Charleston Roof Top ( Rock Pigeons ),"  Oil on prepared 1/2 maple panel, 24 x 36   Detail image of concrete finial, 2nd layer of color applied. My current painting on the easel is quickly coming to completion. “Charleston Rooftop (Rock Pigeons)” is a medium to large piece (for me) measuring 24x36 inches. I will share in a future post when the piece is done the narrative behind the painting but for now I am writing about the subject(s) and the habitat that I have placed them in.   Detail image of one of the pigeons and green decorative scallops, 2nd layer of color applied . My subject(s) for this painting as with many of my pieces are birds, and in this piece Pigeons seem to fit the environment perfectly. It was the buildings unique cornice work, gable and roof lines that caught my attention and not the birds, the birds were added later. This particular roof top as the name implies is from beautiful Charleston, South Carolina. I love visit...

My latest audio book fix! 11/22/63 by Stephen King My rating: 5 of 5 stars This is one of the best story that I have listened to in a while! I will definitely be going back down the rabbit hole and listening to this one again and probably a couple more times. ** I Listen to my books while working at the easel painting, this one was read by Craig Wasson. I found him a little boring in the beginning but he grew on me and he really worked a portraying the characters with different voices and personalities. Fantastic story and great listen!! View all my reviews

Happy Holidays! Buttons (Carolina Wren)" Graphite pencil on 300lb. Arches watercolor paper 5 x 8 I heard the bells on Christmas Day Their old, familiar carols play, And wild and sweet The words repeat Of peace on earth, good-will to men! ~Henry Wadsworth Longfellow Best wishes for a happy and prosperous New Year! Watch "Buttons" come to life in a time-lapsed video!

This is from awhile back but I finally got to it this weekend. A time-lapsed video of my painting "Guardian of the Garden (Dark-eyed Junco)," which was donated to Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden's Cheers to Art auction, which raises money for the children's garden. I hope you enjoy it!

The holidays are here! Buy Art!   "Presquile Blue (Great Blue Heron) " Oil on board 20 x 30   Dear Friends,   We are always looking for that perfect gift to give someone for the holidays. An original piece of art can be that unique and special gift. In this season of giving, consider supporting the arts community and purchasing a piece of art that your friends and family will cherish for years to come. Click here to browse my available work . If you don't find just the right piece, then please visit my community of artists friends by clicking on their names below.    From myself and all of my fellow artists, Thank you! -Robert  "Feisty (Northern Cardinal) " Oil on board 16 x 12   Galleries Lovetts Gallery Berkley Gallery Artists Dale Weiler Don Rambadt Dustin Van Wechel James Gary Hines II Jan Martin McGui...