Robert (Rob) Vander Zee began his studies at Aquinas College in Grand Rapids, Michigan, where he studied under the nationally renowned painter and educator, Larry Blovitz. He continued his studies at Michigan State University where he focused his attention on contemporary art theory and the painting process. While at Michigan State, Rob continued to develop his drawing and painting skills and won several fellowships including the very prestigious College of Arts and Letters Merit scholarship.
get lost in my “ Ipaintings and can stay there for hours creating, layering, and allowing the painting process to have a life of its own.
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Cover: Deep Root IV, 36x42
Rob feels that his education was the perfect culmination of solid academic skills with a strong understanding of contemporary art ideas and theories. He has traveled extensively and has participated in several “visiting artist” programs. In Romania Rob lectured on contemporary art and exhibited at the Cluj-Napoca University. In Signaghi, Georgia he studied and exhibited with Russian Impressionist Painters. On his most recent trip he visited Tallinn, Estonia, where he gave demonstrations and lectures at art academies and universities. Rob is very passionate about painting and takes every opportunity to share that passion with others. In the Spring of 2006, he opened the Vander Zee School of Art in Old Town Alexandria, Virginia. As much as Rob loves to educate and share his ideas about painting, his true passion lies in the painting process. “I get lost in my paintings and can stay there for hours creating, layering, and allowing the painting process to have a life of its own.” Rob’s work is quickly finding its way into many private collections throughout the country.
Terra Firma V, 48x20
Terra Firma VIII, 48x20
Terra Firma I, 40x40
Earthforce III, 48x42
Terra Firma III, 48x24
Terra Firma VI, 48x20
Terra Firma II, 48x20
Terra Firma VII, 40x40
Terra Firma IV, 48x20
Deep Root V, 36x42
Yellow Earth II, 36x42
Blue Ridge, 36x42
September Ridge I, 36x36
Autumn Canyon, 20x16
Riverside I, 48x36
Blue Forrest I, 36x36
Sandstone, 48x42
Sierra IV, 18x13
Forrest Edge Valley II, 42x36
Sycamore, 30x24
Novembers Reach III, 48x36
Yellow Tree, 36x36
Pigeon River Autumn, 36x36
Fort Lewis Meadow, 20x30
Sycamore Bend, 50x32
The Clearing, 42x48
Spring Storm, 36x42
Pasture of Charles Hammond I, 24x60
Hammond’s Ridge, 28x22
Summers Edge IV, 36x36
VanderBilt II, 24x24
Wells Lake, 28x22
Cook’s Passage, 20x48
Vinistu Salt Marsh, Lahemaa Park, 42x60
Hidden Lake, 36x36
Stone Creek, 60x60
VanderBilt I, 24x24
Prairie Song, 36x48
Summer Storm, 36x42
Autumn Field, 36x42
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