New Work from the Newport Beach Exhibition.

This was the introduction for the exhibit.  The images are below.

Robert’s latest work contains familiar figures such as bears and elephants projected onto open, natural landscapes. The figures in Robert’s paintings often serve as symbols for all creatures found in nature, including humans. These figures and symbols enable the viewer to explore what it means to be physically, intellectually, emotionally, and spiritually part of the natural world.

Compared to Robert’s earlier paintings, this work is minimalist in style and uses broader and more delicate color gradients in a muted palette. The range of gradually differentiated color and the absence of obvious brushstrokes create subtle effects of light and dark, avoiding visual overstimulation and creating points of calm for the viewer. The presence of still space on the canvas lets the viewer rest and experience the paintings as if they themselves were the figures in the landscapes.


Robert hopes his latest paintings will provide a meditative counterpoint to the restlessness of hectic modern life and an opportunity for the viewer to reconnect with their inner self and the natural world around us.

Voyagers 2014

40” x 60” Oil on canvas

Wandering Clouds 2014

22” x 30” Oil on canvas

The Gloaming 2014

18” x 24” Oil on panel

Into Grace 2014

20” x 16” Oil on panel

Genesis #1 2014

24” x 18” Oil on canvas

Genesis #2 2014

48” x 36” Oil on canvas

The Convergence 2014

30” x 80” Oil on two canvases

New work

I recently released some new work at an exhibition with Lahaina Galleries in Maui.  This was the introduction for the exhibit.  The images are below.

Robert’s latest work contains familiar figures such as bears and elephants projected onto open, natural landscapes. The figures in Robert’s paintings often serve as symbols for all creatures found in nature, including humans. These figures and symbols enable the viewer to explore what it means to be physically, intellectually, emotionally, and spiritually part of the natural world.

Compared to Robert’s earlier paintings, this work is minimalist in style and uses broader and more delicate color gradients in a muted palette. The range of gradually differentiated color and the absence of obvious brushstrokes create subtle effects of light and dark, avoiding visual overstimulation and creating points of calm for the viewer. The presence of still space on the canvas lets the viewer rest and experience the paintings as if they themselves were the figures in the landscapes.

The new work presented in this show was influenced by Chinese landscape art painted during the Song Dynasty (960–1279 AD).Artists from that period did not paint landscapes exactly as they saw them in nature, but instead painted landscape images that represented their thoughts about the nature of our world.  Robert hopes his latest paintings will provide a meditative counterpoint to the restlessness of hectic modern life and an opportunity for the viewer to reconnect with their inner self and the natural world around us.

Sleeping Space 2013

30” x 40” Oil on canvas

Sweet Ocean 2013
12” x 16” Oil on panel

Walking Moon 2013
14” x 11” Oil on panel

Meandering Moon 2013
20” x 24” Oil on canvas

Secret Song 2013
20” x 16” Oil on panel

Slumbering Giants 2013
26” x 30” Oil on canvas

The Brilliant Black 2013
30” x 28” Oil on canvas

Sage of the Night 2013
42” x 40” Oil on canvas

You can see more work at Lahaina Galleries here.

Hello Everyone,

I want to wish you a happy and peaceful holiday season!

Since finishing up my summer shows I have began studying the tradition of Chinese landscape painting, going back to the Song Dynasty.  I have become totally fascinated by the approach  and philosophy these artists used to create their work. This has led to the beginning of a new body of work. In the New Year I will begin releasing this work and presenting it through the galleries that represent me.  So please stay tuned!

Right now, my newest image,  Drifters (shown here) is available as a Limited Edition print in 3 sizes and I think it makes a perfect Holiday present.   Look for the following special offer from my authorized Galleries.  “ Purchase Robert Bissell's new release "Drifters" and you will receive a very special Free Gift of  "AM" Fine Art Edition on Paper.  This offer is limited to the Collectors and Deluxe Editions of Drifters until December 31, 2013.

Also, don't forget that my book, Hero, The Paintings of Robert Bissell is now available worldwide.  You can order it through your gallery or your local bookstore.

For more immediate news and images of the paintings I am releasing check my website at www.robertbissell.com or like my page on Facebook: www.facebook.com/RobertBissellFineArt

Best wishes,

Robert

Drifters

I am pleased to announce that one of my latest paintings, Drifters, is being released as a limited edition print. 

Drifters, 2013

Here is how this painting came to life:
We are currently experiencing our annual late summer period here in the Bay Area and it is still possible to drift down a river with the sun on our backs.  A friend had sent me a photo of a bear lying on a log like the one you see here. That same day, earlier this past summer, I was driving along the Russian River in northern California where I can see people drifting down the river on rafts or rubber tubes.  So I put those two images together and decided to paint the scene as Monet might have done.  I hope all those elements have come together to present a scene that reminds us of good and happy times in summers past. 

For more immediate news and images of the paintings and prints I am releasing, check my website at www.robertbissell.com or like my page on Facebook: www.facebook.com/RobertBissellFineArt

New Show in Newport Beach, California

NEW SHOW!

Putting the final touches on my Lahaina Galleries, Newport Beach show for next weekend, September 14th and 15th. 

Six brand new originals. 

This time I will NOT be revealing images of the new paintings. When I did that for the show there earlier in the year, they were all sold before we even shipped them so there was nothing left unsold for people to look at! This time you will have to attend to get the first look or get in touch with your art consultant to see the images when they are unveiled. I can tell you that the new work will feature polar bears, brown bears, elephants, penguins, one monk, one mouse (oh and some butterflies). Here's the info:

New Show at Chloe Fine Arts in San Francisco

There will be a showing of my work this Saturday,  August 17 from 6:30pm to 9:30pm at Chloe Fine Arts in San Francisco.  I will be showing some more of my new "primitive" pieces and related work on paper such as this piece, Lupus (detail), 2013, pastel on paper.  On these paper pieces I use the pastel dust and "pieces" to enhance the overall effect of movement. By seeing the materials on the art in this way, we are reminded of the landscape and the earth and rocks we all inhabit.

I will also be signing copies of my new book, Hero, The Paintings of Robert Bissell. For more info contact Chloe Fine Arts.  I hope to see you there!