South Island Range, New Zealand, 2020

Bob Arrigo  

Artist Statement:

Bob Arrigo is the archetype of what it means to be an artist. As a multi-talented artist on many levels his life's work has truly embodied the spirit of what that means.
Born and raised and currently living in Toronto, Canada, Bob is a prolific fine artist and writer the author of four books, a vocalist and multi-instrumentalist, as well as a published and award-winning graphics designer, Bob passionately embraces all that is to be discovered through the arts. His paintings can be found in private and corporate collections across Canada, the USA, the UK and Russia. The subject of Bob's art has an ever-expanding focus, though for many years his interest was solely dedicated to impressionistic landscapes, he has currently developed an intense interest in abstract work rendered both through intellectual composition and spontaneous application. His paintings express his evolution as an artist as they showcase his personal journey. All that has been accomplished and is now convergent, is currently evident with the passing on of his experience through two books written to encourage the talents and techniques of fledgling artists.
“The purpose of my art is to express the discovery, the beauty and totality of my creative statement to the world, and to see it merge into the fabric of our culture as it reveals the expression of God's gift to me."

Education:

Awarded the "Most Accomplished Art Student" - Runnymede Collegiate Institute.
Full tuition grant for three year full time fine art studies at Toronto's Central Technical Art School.
Three years Animation and Cinematography at the Oakvile Sheridan College Campus.

Awards & Distinctions:

Awarded the "Most Accomplished Art Student" - Runnymede Collegiate Institute.
Cited for 'Outstanding Illustrated Graphics' by Signs of the Times (Sign industry trade magazine)
Cited for 'Design & Craftsmanship' award by SignCraft magazine. (Sign industry trade magazine)

Exhibitions:

Crescent Hill Gallery - Meet the artist exhibitions twice a year. My work has been showcased at least 10 of the past 14 years including three live painting demonstrations.

Artistic Influences:

Influenced by Canadian artists The Group of Seven as well as Doris McCarthy and Winifred Mary Gutzel.

Tags:

Acrylic, oil, impressionistic, flowers, landscape, abstract, designer, birds, mountains, pop art.