Robert Bolster
Born 1956

Statement
Each painting that I complete is evidence of my search for designs, subject matter, methods, and techniques, that when combined, form a captivating piece of fine art. Each new canvas brings me to the exact place that every painter throughout history has been. It is blank, white and two-dimensional. It contains a new learning experience, and an opportunity to complete a piece of art that viewers will be drawn to again and again.

Awards
2009 Second Place, Oil & Acrylic Duxbury Art Assoc., Winter Juried Show
2007 First Place, Oil & Acrylic Duxbury Art Assoc., Winter Juried Show
2006 Second Place, Oil & Acrylic Duxbury Art Assoc., Winter Juried Show
2004 Third Place, Oil & Acrylic Duxbury Art Assoc., Winter Juried Show
2003 Third Place, Oil & Acrylic Duxbury Art Assoc., Midsummer Juried Show
1994 Honorable Mention, Communication Arts Annual
1988 Merit Award, The Art Director’s Club of Boston
1988 Merit of Distinction, Creative Club of Boston
1983 Merit Award, The Art Director’s Club of Boston
1979 Second Place, Society of Illustrators Annual Scholarship Competition, New York, NY

Group Exhibitions
2009-08 Walsingham Gallery
2009-07 Wynne/Falconer Gallery
2009-07 Renjeau Galleries
2009-06,2004,2003 Duxbury Art Assoc.
2009-07 Fountain Street Open Studios (member)
2009-97 Zullo Galery,

Corporate Collections
Dunkin' Donuts
John Hancock Insurance Corp.
Marriot Hotels
Boston Museum of Science
Ocean Spray
Volkswagon of America

Education
Rhode Island School of Design BFA, illustration, 1979