Bob Barnes was my undergrad painting professor- such a wonderful conversationalist and inspiring artist. I continue to grow in my creative process from the seeds he planted.
I studied with Bob at Indiana University in the late 80’s. An amazing teacher! I was an undergrad, but he talked to everyone as an equal…someone to teach, but more as someone to learn from. He showed me that art making is essentially about developing an individual personal language. What you talk about in that language is important, but for the artist - like Bob - the language and the form is as least as wonderful. I’ve kept that challenge to invent visual language with me throughout my life. My work doesn’t look like Bob’s… I’m a glass painter now.. but his ideas and values are still, and always with me. (and I still don’t call myself an artist.. “artist is a stupid term” As he says… “anyone who makes things is important”)
Hello, Adam- I was at IU in the BFA painting program under Bob’s tutelage with you. He was very impactful on many. I continue to develop through the foundational concepts he shared
A beautiful interview - beautifully filmed too. I so appreciate his work and his collection of fantastic art, artifacts, sculptures throughout his home. What an interesting man.
Wow, wonderful. Inspirational. I feel better about what my core approach has been since beginning in the visual arts, and focusing on it more over the past year. Keep on keepin' on Mr. Barnes.
Thats my dad!!!❤️❤️❤️
So glad to see him- he hasn’t changed a bit. He was my BFA painting prof from 88-93. Exceptional in his discussions of art and practice
Bob Barnes was my undergrad painting professor- such a wonderful conversationalist and inspiring artist. I continue to grow in my creative process from the seeds he planted.
Oooh now he has inspired a desire in me to try painting warm backgrounds to force my self to read my own art from the background to the fore!
I studied with Bob at Indiana University in the late 80’s. An amazing teacher! I was an undergrad, but he talked to everyone as an equal…someone to teach, but more as someone to learn from. He showed me that art making is essentially about developing an individual personal language. What you talk about in that language is important, but for the artist - like Bob - the language and the form is as least as wonderful.
I’ve kept that challenge to invent visual language with me throughout my life. My work doesn’t look like Bob’s… I’m a glass painter now.. but his ideas and values are still, and always with me.
(and I still don’t call myself an artist.. “artist is a stupid term” As he says… “anyone who makes things is important”)
Hello, Adam- I was at IU in the BFA painting program under Bob’s tutelage with you. He was very impactful on many. I continue to develop through the foundational concepts he shared
A beautiful interview - beautifully filmed too. I so appreciate his work and his collection of fantastic art, artifacts, sculptures throughout his home. What an interesting man.
Right on! I woke up, had some coffee and found out about this dude's work. 🤘
Lovely fellow❤❤❤❤❤
This was so wonderful. What a refreshing perspective.
So glad I found this wonderful work.
Wow, wonderful. Inspirational. I feel better about what my core approach has been since beginning in the visual arts, and focusing on it more over the past year. Keep on keepin' on Mr. Barnes.
Good to hear about this guy! I am inspired! Currently I am doing a Surrealistic Painting and needed to let my subconscious take over and enjoy it.
Wow, thank you for this interview, video. I am so grateful for this introduction. 🎨♾🎨💫♡
videos like this will be used as a reference in the future for others to reflect on. some of the most prolific art was made many years ago.
Wonderful to discover Robert Barnes here.
GREAT LESSON, LIFE ONE, THANKS A LOT.
Now we know.