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Bob Timberlake BIOGRAPHY
Born 1937 Lexington, North Carolina. Known for: Landscape, wildlife, figure.
In the many articles written about Bob Timberlake—including major pieces in Reader's Digest, Southwest Art, and Audubon—much is made of his meeting with Andrew Wyeth in 1969. At that time the 'old... Read full biography
In the many articles written about Bob Timberlake—including major pieces in Reader's Digest, Southwest Art, and Audubon—much is made of his meeting with Andrew Wyeth in 1969. At that time the 'old master' thought enough of Timberlake's talent to advise him to drop everything and, "…go home and... Read full biography
In the many articles written about Bob Timberlake—including major pieces in Reader's Digest, Southwest Art, and Audubon—much is made of his meeting with Andrew Wyeth in 1969. At that time the 'old master' thought enough of Timberlake's talent to advise him to drop everything and, "…go home and paint." In fact, for a few years it was fashionable to call Timberlake, "the Andrew Wyeth of the South.". However, for those who have followed this artist's development, it is quite obvious that Bob... Read full biography
In the many articles written about Bob Timberlake—including major pieces in Reader's Digest, Southwest Art, and Audubon—much is made of his meeting with Andrew Wyeth in 1969. At that time the 'old master' thought enough of Timberlake's talent to advise him to drop everything and, "…go home and paint." In fact, for a few years it was fashionable to call Timberlake, "the Andrew Wyeth of the South.". However, for those who have followed this artist's development, it is quite obvious that Bob Timberlake's art is unique. Whereas Wyeth's work is starkly realistic, Timberlake's art is evocative of a world which is rapidly disappearing. And although what he paints is definitely American, it is intended to have a universal quality, to return... Read full biography
In the many articles written about Bob Timberlake—including major pieces in Reader's Digest, Southwest Art, and Audubon—much is made of his meeting with Andrew Wyeth in 1969. At that time the 'old master' thought enough of Timberlake's talent to advise him to drop everything and, "…go home and paint." In fact, for a few years it was fashionable to call Timberlake, "the Andrew Wyeth of the South.". However, for those who have followed this artist's development, it is quite obvious that Bob Timberlake's art is unique. Whereas Wyeth's work is starkly realistic, Timberlake's art is evocative of a world which is rapidly disappearing. And although what he paints is definitely American, it is intended to have a universal quality, to return viewers to a former time, to that period in every person's life when things were simpler and quieter.&... Read full biography
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About Bob Timberlake
Biography from American Design Ltd.
In the many articles written about Bob Timberlake—including major pieces in Reader's Digest, Southwest Art, and Audubon—much is made of his meeting with Andrew Wyeth in 1969. At that time the 'old master' thought enough of Timberlake's talent to advise him to drop everything and, "…go home and paint." In fact, for a few years it was fashionable to call Timberlake, "the Andrew Wyeth of the South."
However, for those who have followed this artist's development, it is quite obvious that Bob Timberlake's art is unique. Whereas Wyeth's work is starkly realistic, Timberlake's art is evocative of a world which is rapidly disappearing. And although what he paints is definitely American, it is intended to have a universal quality, to return viewers to a former time, to that period in every person's life when things were simpler and quieter.
Timberlake pays much attention to light and detail and works with watercolor, tempera and gouache.
B orn in Lexington, North Carolina in 1937, Bob Timberlake spent his youth in the rural South. Upon graduation from college, he entered the family business where he remained, painting in his spare time, until he decided to turn his full attention to painting in 1970.
In 1973, Timberlake had his first one-man exhibition in New York at the Hammer Galleries. By the time, he already had a large following of loyal collectors, and the show sold out days before the opening night preview. Succeeding shows in 1975 and 1977 were also sold out before the opening night.
Timberlake was summoned to the White House to be named by President Carter the official artist for the "Keep America Beautiful" campaign. For this, Timberlake is working on a painting which is to be the national symbol for this very worthy campaign. Also planned is a national "Bob Timberlake Environmental Art Contest," which is to take place in all KAB's 200 participating communities. For this, school age children will submit art portraying the beauty of this country. Eventually fifty State winners will be named, and a national "Bob Timberlake, Keep America Beautiful" exhibition will tour the United States and, quite possibly, Europe.