Tuesday, 10 August 2010 20:29

Robert Call

Call was born and raised in Ogden, Utah where he raised his three children. He still resides there today painting the local landscape. Call has been mostly influenced by artists Harrison Groutage and Scott Christensen. His painterly scenes range from the fields of Wanship to the desert of Saint George. He paints because he feels the need to express himself through art. He drives until he a sees a scene that strikes him through the subtle light and the mood it creates. Each piece he strives to capture this light and mood, making not just a place, but a moment. He uses a variety of technique, starting with thin layers and building up the paint to create a desired effect. Sometimes he will scratch back into the piece with the edge of his palette knife, leaving delicate marks, which represent the trunks of trees.

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While painting, Call has been a dedicated teacher to many high school students, through Bonneville, and Roy High, a combination of thirty seven years of teaching. He completed his art and teaching degree through Utah State and then went back and to finish and obtain a Master’s of Fine Art degree. Call also participated in the United States Navy and was part of the Special Services group in football and baseball. He also played golf for Utah State University.

Call has won numerous art awards and has been recognized throughout Utah. He is held in high regard in the Ogden community through his teaching and art exhibits. He has held a position on the Eccles Art Council, has been president of the Ogden Palette Club, and his been an ongoing member of Studio Nine.

Call’s art can be found in private and corporate collections throughout the United States and the UK.

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