A lifelong resident of Indiana and father of three, Rob Ryan enjoys most, the time he gets to spend with his family. Rob is a graduate of Anderson University and holds a BA in Graphic Design with a minor in Biology. Rob has always held nature in the highest regards and has worked his lifetime attempting to emulate the beauty and wonder he finds throughout the natural world. Rob found his true love of marine life while studying marine biology in the Florida Keys while attending school through Goshen College during his earliest academic years. Rob eventually went on to gain his PADI open water certification and now dives recreationally as often as possible. Robs subject matter stems from the images he captures first hand. If appropriate, Rob takes these images and works them into the basis for illustrations or paintings. Rob currently serves on the Eagle Creek Fine Art Committee and has exhibited in the following juried shows: Renditions and Celebration of Nature . Rob is a conservation activist belonging to groups such as NRDC, the Oceanic Society and most recently REEF. Rob has long admired the work and commitment of the renowned Captain Jacques-Yves Cousteau and Sylvia Earle as well as the literary works of Sue Hubbell and hopes to continue developing his talents as an artist while sharing his insights into the world around us.
Portfolio images available for review at the following sites:
www.naturalimpressionsart.com
www.FishersArtsCouncil.org
www.artwanted.com
www.indyarts.org
Current & Upcoming Exhibitions:
Hoosier Salon 83rd Annual Exhibit July thru September 2007
Renditions of Nature April 2007
IDADA Art Box Exhibition January thru June 2007
Frame It All (Geist, IN) (On-going)
Pampered Pets Boutique (Geist, IN) (On-going)
Past Exhibitions:
Private One-man show January 2007
www.artwanted.com - 2007 Calendar Contest Winner Sleeping Beauty and Morning Glory
Celebration of Nature December 2006
Indiana State Fair (non-professional category) July 2006 (3rd place winner Red Macaw)
Fishers Arts At The Park June 2006
IDADA Art Box Exhibition March thru October 2006
Renditions of Nature (show coordinator & participant) April 2006 (Two Honorable Mentions Received Blue Placidity and Red Macaw)
Hamilton Southeastern Public Library (Fishers, IN)January 2006
Celebration of Nature December 2005
Renditions of Nature July 2005
Upcoming Projects:
Fishers Arts Council's CaBoost the Arts (public art project) -- has accepted three of my designs!
Affiliated Groups:
Hoosier Salon
Fishers Arts Council
Arts Council of Indianapolis
Eagle Creek Fine Arts Committee
Fine Art America
Art Wanted
