Robert L. Reeves was, much to his surprise, born and raised in Iowa.  After some consideration he still considers it a good place to call home.  He received his Bachelor's degree in Studio Art from the University of Northern Iowa in '94.  Immediately afterward he became sidetracked and wandered from one shiny object to the next, but all the while he never stopped painting.

His art startles the eye with its vibrant color, aggressive yet controlled brush strokes and unrefined style.  The paintings depict jostling cars, towering structures, garish neons, and bustling yet solitary figures.  Brilliant highlights and deep shadows are used as tools for the construction of form. His use of pure colors, wide brushes, and aggressive strokes creates stark, colorful portraits of very specific moments in our everyday lives.

He also writes a semi-regular blog detailing his painting experiences and occasionally uses it as a soapbox from which to pontificate and promote. www.robreevesstudio.blogspot.com