Introduction · Riverton · Artist
Robert Martinez
Western history in contemporary paintings
The Riverton artist brings historical images of the West into contemporary painting and drawing.
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.
Sources & further reading
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