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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Books & Publications (5)
Publications based on askART research. List may not be comprehensive.
The Artists Bluebook 34,000 North American Artists to March 2005
2005
AskART.com Inc. - Dunbier, Lonnie Pierson (Editor)
479 pages
Davenport's Art Reference: The Gold Edition
2005
Davenport, Ray
2,421 pages
Great American Artists Exhibition and Sale (Exhibition catalog)