Biography of the Artist

The artwork of Robert Tompkins is representational but impressionistic and expressionistic. The subjects include landscapes, animals, people and florals. The medium is primarily oil. He paints plein-air frequently but most often sketches in the field and finishes work in the studio.

His studio is located within the historic district in Billings, Montana in a renovated building, the Rue de' Artistes, with numerous other artists and shops.

Robert studied art in college, with numerous drawing courses, but trained in a medical area. He has been painting and showing for the past 12 years. He has trained with several of the best contemporary artists in the United States. These instructors include Carolyn Anderson, Ovannes Berberian, Robert Moore, Joyce Lee and Howard Carr.

Robert Tompkins' paintings are in private collections nationally. His paintings are known for spontaneity and strong, yet subdued colors.

Exhibitions:

• Yellowstone Art Museum annual auction
• Carbon County Arts Guild 2002-One Man Show
• Frame Hut and Gallery - Billings, Montana Landscape work
• Billings Clinic Anderson Gallery
• Art Walk - Billings, Montana.
• Depot Gallery 2003- Red Lodge, Montana. One Man Show

Awards:

• 1st place in the Greater Yellowstone National Juried Exhibition in Red Lodge, Montana in 2001.
• 3rd place in the 2001 Mayfair show in Billings. Exhibitions: He has participated in numerous other art exhibition contests.

Present Galleries:

• Robert Tompkins Fine Art Studio/Gallery ~ Rue de Artiste's ~ 2301 Montana Ave., Billings, MT 59101 Ph: 406.860.3859
• Buffalo Trails Gallery ~ 470 Electric Ave Big Fork, MT 59911 Ph: 1.800.752.2072 or 406.837.3790
• Davidson Design and Home Furnishings ~ Billings, MT Ph: 406.656.9540
• Depot Gallery ~ 11 West 8th, Red Lodge, MT 59068 Ph: 406.446.1370
• Frame Hut and Gallery ~ 1430 Grand, Billings, MT 59102 Ph: 406.245.9728
• Wildside Studio, LLC - 518 Main St., Frisco, CO 80443 PH: 970-468-2044
• Art Exchange

Upcoming Oil Painting Workshop:

• July 7-8 2006, Red Lodge, Montana/Carbon County Arts Guild-11 West 8th, Red Lodge, Montana 59068

The Roses and Vase painting, shown here, recently made a strong showing recently at the Yellowstone Art Museum auction.

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