A Place for Love. Artist Robert Moore

Whether it’s the light filtering through a grove of trees that resembles a majestic cathedral or a modest garden of hollyhocks in the backyard of a suburban home, Robert Moore sees the divine in everything that surrounds him.

The world that the artist depicts is often made up of swaying spots of light, intertwined branches, winding mountain streams, aspens and birches, rocky peaks.

This world, the natural world of the Snake River Valley in Declo, Idaho, is closely connected with Moore’s childhood.

Robert Moore grew up the son of a farmer and a teacher. Like his older brothers, he helped his father grow and harvest barley, beans, and sugar beets, but more often he spent his time fishing, exploring the nearby hills, and sketching the surroundings.

Moore’s artistic abilities remained largely undiscovered for a long time. He followed his father’s practical advice and went to law school.

But by the end of his sophomore year, he had a clear sense of his purpose.

“I realized I wanted to be some kind of farmer, working outdoors, being involved with harvesting crops, but not working on a tractor,” the artist laughs.

A romantic dream, but one that Moore was passionate enough to pursue.

Moore won a full scholarship to attend Art Center College of Design in Pasadena, California. He earned a BFA in illustration, graduating with honors.

It’s worth noting that he was mentored by renowned artist Dan McCaw.

It’s hard to believe that Moore’s painting, graceful and colorful, doesn’t come easy to him.

The artist’s methods of creating his work are unique due to several factors, the most important of which is that he is colorblind. The world as Moore perceives it is almost entirely made up of blues and yellows.

Fun fact: Moore always works with an assistant, who ensures that the paints on

his palette are arranged in a precise and predetermined order.

Moore, a natural left-hander, once broke his left wrist while playing basketball. It was shortly before one of his solo exhibitions. Moore learned to work with both hands.

The texture of his paintings is interesting. Moore works with brushes, a palette knife, sometimes with his fingers, and even with a simple kitchen spatula.

The artist says that he wants to share the peace, joy and freedom that he experiences through his art, the search for treasures that do not necessarily have to be found in distant lands, you can always see greatness in everyday life.