Robert Stebleton - Artist Bio
Born in Michigan, as a young man Robert Stebleton painted what he saw around him, Midwestern themes with barns and old farmhouses. His acrylic paintings were featured in prestigious national and international shows and he won many awards.
In the fall of 1982 Robert moved to Maine and worked as the artist-in-residence at the Maine Maritime Museum. He spent time in the fishing villages along the New England coastline and learned to paint the ocean, working boats and the people who earned their livelihood fishing.
In 1988, Robert decided that he needed to experiment with other avenues in his artistic journey. He began woodcarving, creating replicas of classic decoys that were commissioned by Williamsburg and the National Audubon Society. He later formed his own company, Stebleton Folk Art. His original whimsical carvings were sought after by collectors and he was written about and featured in many collectable magazines. His ornaments were hung on Christmas trees at the Portland Museum of Art in Maine and in Washington D.C., in the blue room at the White House .
In 2001, Robert moved to Ocala, Florida. With renewed energy he was ready to return to painting. His style reflects a maturity that comes from artistic exploration and a life well-lived. A master at shadows and sunlight with flickers of color, Stebleton draws the viewer into his world. “I have lived and worked in many places, but my paintings are more than a travelogue, they are snapshots of my life.” His pallet that was once filled with subtle, earth tones now also has vibrant color. Experience has shown him that hard work and not being influenced by current trends has given him his artistic voice.
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