Welcome Earl Robinette to Art on the River!
Earl Robinette was born December 31, 1935 in Clare, Michigan, the self-proclaimed gateway to Michigan’s North Country. He graduated from Clare High School in 1954 and attended Central Michigan University before and after a tour of duty in the Army. He received his Bachelor of Science in Education degree with a major in art in 1963. Earl began teaching art full time at Port Huron Junior College, later renamed St. Clair County Community College, Port Huron. Michigan in January 1963. In his early years at Port Huron Junior College, Earl was instrumental in creating the first ceramics program where students learned to throw pottery on a wheel and hand build pieces as well. Besides pottery, Earl taught drawing, painting with oils, acrylics and watercolors, and prepared other students for teaching art in schools. In 1968, Earl finished his Masters degree in Fine Art from Eastern Michigan University in drawing, painting and ceramics. Later, he completed 60 hours of postgraduate work at Wayne State University, Eastern Michigan University and Arrowmont School of Art in Gatlinburg, Tennessee. Earl continued to refine and evolve his instruction, imparting 37 years of experience and wisdom to his students until his retirement in December of 2000.
Earl began painting at the age of five and eight decades later is still at it! Along the way, he’s developed a tremendous reputation and garnered a great deal of respect from his contemporaries as both a painter and potter. Earl’s life and vision have evolved over the past 82 years and can be seen through his words and work. His love of nature, wildlife, and the great outdoors are displayed in a great many of his paintings, drawings, and pottery. During his 37 years of teaching, Earl worked with thousands of budding artists of all ages. Many of his students went on to become teachers or to very successful careers as artists in both painting and ceramics.
Earl’s work can be found throughout the United States and Canada in many, many private collections. His awards in both painting and pottery are extensive and cover many years and many competitions in both the United States and Canada. His work has been showcased in several one man shows, in galleries throughout Michigan and Canada, and through tours in the United States. He was honored in 1993 by the Royal Water Color Society of England as an American representative in the People to People Exchange with a two and a half week tour of The Peoples Republic of China. There he met and painted with Chinese delegates, teachers, students and artists.
Today, Earl continues to reside in Michigan where his voyage continues to evolve in his studio through his paintings, drawings and pottery. Earl states:
“I have always had the need to create, to share, to let people see and experience some of the wonderful secluded places I have seen during my lifetime, as well as some not so secluded. In my travels through most of the United States, parts of Canada and China, I have met and seen thousands of people. What a wonderful experience it has been. Many of the people, no matter what nationality, race, or age, whether senior citizens, middle aged, or young (especially the little whippers), have left me with wonderful impressions of what truly good people are like.
I have always tried to express my love of life through my paintings; I just hope I’ve succeeded. My God has given me a gift to share with anyone who enjoys looking at my images. I love color and all nuances of colors. Color can make one feel many different emotions, whether it’s sad, happy, lonesome, nostalgic or even calm. Color creates shapes and can make objects come alive.
My inspiration comes at any moment day or night. In fact, many times I have awakened from dreams about a painting I had been working on and literally went to my studio in the middle of the night to paint.
The woods, the wildflowers, swamps, creeks, rivers and lakes are diamonds to my minds eye. The birds singing and the animals one sees are unequalted in their grace, sound and beauty. I thank God that he has given me the gift to share them with you.”
Art on the River is very honored to have Mr. Robinette join us for the 2018 event as our featured artist.
To see more about Mr. Robinette, visit www.earlrobinette.com
Earl began painting at the age of five and eight decades later is still at it! Along the way, he’s developed a tremendous reputation and garnered a great deal of respect from his contemporaries as both a painter and potter. Earl’s life and vision have evolved over the past 82 years and can be seen through his words and work. His love of nature, wildlife, and the great outdoors are displayed in a great many of his paintings, drawings, and pottery. During his 37 years of teaching, Earl worked with thousands of budding artists of all ages. Many of his students went on to become teachers or to very successful careers as artists in both painting and ceramics.
Earl’s work can be found throughout the United States and Canada in many, many private collections. His awards in both painting and pottery are extensive and cover many years and many competitions in both the United States and Canada. His work has been showcased in several one man shows, in galleries throughout Michigan and Canada, and through tours in the United States. He was honored in 1993 by the Royal Water Color Society of England as an American representative in the People to People Exchange with a two and a half week tour of The Peoples Republic of China. There he met and painted with Chinese delegates, teachers, students and artists.
Today, Earl continues to reside in Michigan where his voyage continues to evolve in his studio through his paintings, drawings and pottery. Earl states:
“I have always had the need to create, to share, to let people see and experience some of the wonderful secluded places I have seen during my lifetime, as well as some not so secluded. In my travels through most of the United States, parts of Canada and China, I have met and seen thousands of people. What a wonderful experience it has been. Many of the people, no matter what nationality, race, or age, whether senior citizens, middle aged, or young (especially the little whippers), have left me with wonderful impressions of what truly good people are like.
I have always tried to express my love of life through my paintings; I just hope I’ve succeeded. My God has given me a gift to share with anyone who enjoys looking at my images. I love color and all nuances of colors. Color can make one feel many different emotions, whether it’s sad, happy, lonesome, nostalgic or even calm. Color creates shapes and can make objects come alive.
My inspiration comes at any moment day or night. In fact, many times I have awakened from dreams about a painting I had been working on and literally went to my studio in the middle of the night to paint.
The woods, the wildflowers, swamps, creeks, rivers and lakes are diamonds to my minds eye. The birds singing and the animals one sees are unequalted in their grace, sound and beauty. I thank God that he has given me the gift to share them with you.”
Art on the River is very honored to have Mr. Robinette join us for the 2018 event as our featured artist.
To see more about Mr. Robinette, visit www.earlrobinette.com
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