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                                                              Biography             
                                                                        
  Bobby Goldsmith is a resident of the Mississippi Gulf Coast were he instantly fell in love with its  scenic  landscapes and wildlife.  Which was a stark contrast to the prairies of Oklahoma where he was born and raised.  He loves to go out with his camera and search of inspiration.  Using his kayak and sometimes on foot to get to places not seen by most people, so that he can bring that experience home to the viewer.
   Bob is completely self taught artist  traveling all over the U.S. to art shows . Perkinston MS is where he currently resides with his wife and 2 boys.  He is surrounded by nature and looks forward to many years of drawing.
                                                              
                                                            
  My style of art is realism to say the least.  I find great joy in all the little details and love to wow the viewer.  Next to my love for realism is my passion for black and white.  I am blown away by how you can create an image just by changing values.  To me black and white is calming and in this in your face world I think we all appreciate a little calmness.
  The third element of my style is nature of course.  My hope is that the time is spend exploring the great outdoors and composing the images will be felt by the viewer.  To know that my work touches them the way it touched me is I think the greatest achievement.
  My methods for producing such realistic pieces are a bit unconventional.  I start by drawing on prepared board instead of paper.  A combination of graphite powder and pencils along with a long list of tools, including assorted erasers, bushes,sandpaper, and even razor blades are used to add, move and remove the medium until the piece is complete.  An archival finish is then applied to protect the drawing.  This eliminates the need for glass and allows the warmth of the pieces to be seen.


  

awards

2013    Excellence in Drawing   Ocean Springs Fall Show
2014    Excellence in Drawing    Singing River Spring Show
2014    Best of Show  Orange Beach Ala. Festival Of Arts
2014    Best Of Show  Fair Hope Fall Festival Of Arts
2015    2nd place art in The Pass Spring Show
2016    Best of Show   Orange Beach Ala.  Festival of Arts
2016    Award of Distinction  Gulfshores Ala.  Shrimp Festival
2016    Award of Distinction   Anna Maria Island  ,Winterfest
2017    Award of Distinction   Fairhope,  Ala.  Art Festival
2017    Best Of Show  Art in The Pass , Pass Christian, ms
2017    Award of Merit , Greater Gulf Coast Arts Festival
2017    Honorable Mention ,  Deland Fall Festival of Arts
2017    Best Of Show Chastain Park , Atlanta Ga
2018    Second Place  drawing Beaux arts Festival , Miami
2018    Judges Choice Tallahassee ,Fl
2018    Best Of Show Drawing Category  Uptown Minneapolis ,Mn
bobbygoldsmith@icloud.com
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