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

My demo painting... During the opening of the " Out on a Whim " exhibit at Lovetts Gallery on March 17, 2012 I will be working in the gallery on this painting above. The piece isn't quite ready for paint yet but since the demo isn't until Saturday I will have plenty of time to finish the under drawing on my way out to Tulsa, Oklahoma. And even though it isn't done yet I can already start feel the nice deep shadows of the "I" beam and the great textures of the rusted metal. Yes! More rusted metal! The reference for this painting came from my visit to Tulsa last March when a friend and I went out in the eastern fields of Tulsa looking for different and interesting things that I could paint. And now that I am headed back to Tulsa for the opening of the exhibit I thought it was a great time to start painting this particular piece. By now you are probably asking yourself what is the Wren perched on? Any thoughts?  

From Lovetts Gallery recent newsletter... Out on aWhim - Robert Louis Caldwell & Janice Sugg Exhibition Opening and Live Painting Demonstration - Saturday, March 17th, 10:00-5:00 LovettsGallery is excited to bring together two artists that share a love for complex texture and wondrous wildlife, but also approach their subjects through disparate perspectives and techniques.  Realist wildlife painter RobertLouis Caldwell , of Virginia, will be joined by Colorado based contemporary western landscapist JaniceSugg for Out on a Whim , an exhibition of new works at Lovetts Gallery .  This exhibition will be accompanied by live painting demonstrations with both artists at the opening on Saturday, March 17th . Having represented both of these artists for a few years, we anticipate a great dialogue between the tight traditionalism of Birds in Art veteran Robert Caldwell and the uncontained and expressive strokes and scrapes of austere western landscapist J...

Robert Louis Caldwell & Lovetts Gallery cordially invite you to... "Out on a Whim"   Exhibition and Painting Demonstration   Lovetts Gallery   Tulsa, Oklahoma   March 17, 2012 - April 17, 2012   "Woolaroc Visitor (Lark Sparrow)," Oil on 1/2 prepared maple panel, 8 x 16 Public Opening Painting Demonstration   Saturday March 17, 2012   10am - 5pm   Robert will have 14 paintings on exhibit, eight of which are new and will be unveiled on Saturday March 17. These eight new paintings have been painted specifically for this exhibit, " Out on a Whim ," and are exclusively offered for the first time at Lovetts gallery on Saturday March 17. Many of these new paintings are inspired from Robert's previous visits to Oklahoma. For more information or directions to the gallery please click here.  

Robert's Research & Reference trip to Tanzania, Africa September 24 – October 6, 2012     2011 marked the end of my first ten years as a professional “working” artist, and 2012 starts the next chapter of my career. Ten years ago when I decided to make the leap as a full-time artist, I knew I wanted to go to Africa. This year, I’m going.  You have watched my career and art develop over the past decade and maybe you even have one of my paintings, drawings or prints hanging on your wall. Let me tell you that it is the most humbling experience for me to walk into your home and see one of my creations hanging on your wall. I hear compliments from admirers of my work often but the greatest compliment that an artist can ever receive isn’t one that is voiced; it’s when you take the painting home. I would like you to join me in kicking off the second decade of my career as an artist. I would like to include...

READ 2012 Art Show & Sale ARTISTS SUPPORT STUDENTS WITH DYSLEXIA February 24-25, 2012 The New Community School 4211 Heritage Road, Richmond,Virginia "Breakaway (Mallard duckling)" Oil on 1/2 prepared maple panel 16 x 20 Over 100 local and regional artists will participate in the fourth annual READ ArtShow & Sale to be held on Friday, February 24th and Saturday, February 25th to raise money for and to build awareness of The New Community School . The exhibition to be held at the school ( 4211 Hermitage Road, Richmond ) including Susan Dull, Anne Walker, Laura Loe, Janie Pinney, Ed Trask, Marti Fann and Robert Louis Caldwell. Using art to turn dyslexia around, this fundraiser ensures that students with language learning difficulties can READ and succeed. Opening Reception: Friday, February 24th, 6-9pm Entertainment by Susan Greenbaum Ticket $35 each ($40 at the door) Purchase online Open Free: Saturday, ...