The most important thing to an artist is the ability to “see”. Whether the visual concept is done with a camera, pen and ink or paints, it is secondary to the vision.
I am self-taught except for studious relationships with Turner, Hopper, Wyeth, Jamison, and Powers. Colored pencils, charcoal, graphite pencil and ink all may play a role at some time. I do not work in the abstract and I don’t strive for extreme details. I tend to let the medium take its own path until I establish some selective detail. I don’t use many colors in any one painting but rather limit the scope of pigments. I believe this helps keep the work unified. If I do choose to insert a contrasting color, the impact of that accent is magnified.
About the Artist
Robert Yonke works out of a studio in Swanton, near Deep Creek Lake. He works in watercolor with mixed media and focuses on subjects that he loves, such as music, the mountains and the outdoors. Noted for his loose style with watercolors, Robert's art has been shown in many galleries throughout the region. "My work reflects personal interests. For example, I find that working on a painting of a bluegrass artist lets me relive the pleasure I've had picking with many of my friends." Some of his favorite projects include providing artwork for the IBMA World of Bluegrass in 2008 and Delfest in 2010. Follow his latest work and schedule at www.appalachainstudio.com.Robert Yonke website View Website Robert Yonke website View Gallery
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