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I paint what interests me, and my interests are quite broad.  Whether it is the classic beauty of a meadow before a range of majestic mountains, or a simple, more mundane scene that reminds me of a place I once saw, or even the sheer excitement of spacecraft exploring exotic vistas that only the artistic scientist can imagine, both my emotions and my imagination run wild and as my brush tries to keep up. Translating emotions into paint is a tall order, but it is sheer magic when it happens.  All I can do is paint, and hope others can see what I feel in my images.

Most of my paintings are in traditional oils, fast-drying oils called alkyds, or in acrylics. Virtually all of my photography is created with digital cameras as they give me maximum creative control in producing a final print that truly represents my vision.  I generally like to strike a balance between tight realism and a loose, impressionistic style that conveys my message with some degree of precision.  

 -- Bob Bickers

Various comments by Bob from past news articles:

“I paint what I like and sometimes, I even like what I paint.”

“Art might as well not exist if it isn’t shared with other people. Sharing is the point.  I can only hope that others will enjoy my art as I have, and for the most part, they do; but that is not always a sure thing. So I keep trying new things. It makes life so much more interesting.”

“Making something recognizable from mere pigment is amazing. Making something that can touch the human heart is nothing less than a miracle.”

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