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Sketching in Dingwall Scotland

Robb McKenzie

Many years ago, I took art classes in college, but my career turned towards technology and my life towards family. My art lay dormant until the past few years when I rediscovered how much I enjoyed painting and drawing.

Born and raised in Tampa Florida, in my younger days I constantly drew. Art classes were the only ones I did well in.  When my grades made me a perfect candidate for military service, I joined the U.S. Air Force. The service brought me to Texas in the early 70’s, where I met my inspiring wife and decided to stay.

Mostly self-taught, I work predominately in acrylics, but I also enjoy drawing with water-soluble and graphite pencils.  I also have become deeply involved in ceramics and the Steampunk genre.  Visit steampunkpottery.com to see how deep it’s gotten.

While I enjoy being outside painting or drawing, I can typically be found working in my upstairs studio or down in my garage throwing a pot on my wheel.

Juried Shows:
Art Hop 2012, Georgetown Texas
Art Gallery  at the Old Bakery & Emporium
Austin Visual Artists Association Members
Austin Visual Artists Association Fall Show
Art Hop 2014 (four works), Georgetown Texas
CAS Show at the Dougherty Arts Center

Exhibits:
Bass Concert Hall
Riverbend Gallery
Georgetown Art Center 5×7 Show
EAST 2014
Forest Hills Gallery
Breckenridge Fine Arts Center, Breckenridge Texas
Pflugerville Public Library, Pflugerville Texas
Fruit & Veggie Art Show, Counter Culture
The Lowry Arts Centre,  Salford Quays, UK

Memberships:
Creative Arts Society (Board of Directors)
Austin Visual Arts Association
Austin Urban Sketchers
Austin Artists Network
Austin Fiber Artists
Texas Clay Arts Association

 

 

Discussing a work at the OBE

Plein Air At Louis Neff Point

At Georgetown Art Hop