Robie Benve Art

I like to have several pieces at different stages of completeness  and switch from one to another according to the inspiration of the moment.  My Home Studio Has Always A Lot Going On I took this picture a couple of weeks ago, while I was assessing 17 pieces that were all at different stages of done. I like to work on several pieces at the same time. It allows me to switch to a different painting any time I get stuck or my attention span is gone, and I need a break. Believe it or not, changing the painting on the easel feels like a break.  It gets my brain to rewire, start fresh. Placing a new image in front of me presents a new set of problems to solve and decisions to make. What would look good? What would enhance this picture? What colors should I mix and where and how can I apply them? How can I use my stencils in a way that is unpredictable and makes sense at the same time? Usually I have 3-4 pieces that are work-in-progress, but lately I have started many paintings,...

The year has started with great excitement for me! I have been offered a studio space at the High Road Gallery and Studios in Worthington, OH, and last week I moved in! My studio space at High Road Gallery and Studios The High Road Gallery is in a charming 1818's house, owned and administered by artist Carol Hershey. Carol ran it as a non-profit art gallery for many years, and in 2014 she changed it to artist studios and gallery.  I am very happy to be sharing the building with several very talented artists. High Road Gallery Artists: Dianne Bauman Robie Benve Rachel and Ken Conner Michael Crapser Dede Dufresne Joyce Fisher Jim Glover Deb Haller Carol Hershey Marty Husted   Ruth Ann Mitchell Jeri Ellis Platt Cynthia Tinapple I am looking forward to working in the new space and interacting with the other artists. The gallery and studios are located at 12 E Stafford Ave, Worthington, OH and it's open to the public on...