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Robert Martinez

Western history in contemporary paintings

The Riverton artist brings historical images of the West into contemporary painting and drawing.

Robert Martinez wearing a dark hat and gray cardigan at an art exhibition in 2022.
Robert Martinez at the Yellowstone National Park Lodges 150 Years of Inspiration event, May 6, 2022. NPS / Jacob W. Frank · Photo: public domain

A sourced introduction, based on the public biographies linked below.

Robert Martinez was born in Riverton and graduated from Riverton High School. He earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts at Rocky Mountain College of Art & Design, where he studied painting, drawing and sculpture.

His paintings and drawings use historical Western imagery to explore contemporary life, with vivid color and strong contrasts.

His artist biography also describes work beyond the studio: mentoring artists and leading workshops and demonstrations for schools and arts groups.

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