Rogue River Painter & Photographer: Rob Robinson

For years Rob Robinson has been Whitewater Warehouse’s webmaster. Because of our close working relationship, we are lucky enough to get to know Rob’s uber-creative sides. First, he is a painter who loves variety. He paints beautiful watercolor landscapes (like his Rogue River collection, see one example above) but he also enjoys painting abstracts. “Oregon’s natural beauty inspires me,” says Rob. “And because Oregon is so diverse, I think my outdoor experiences push me to experiment with many different types of media–both with the canvases I choose and the art mediums I choose to use. One day I could be painting watercolors on paper and the next acrylics on wooden boards. It seems that the subject matter often times dictates what art medium I use.”

Recently, Rob has also focused on photography, and, like everything Rob does, he is excelling in this medium as well. To showcase his photography, he just started a very interesting blog called Image Odysseys. Here is how Rob describes his emerging blog:  “The Image Odysseys are trips through very scenic sections of Oregon. The first of the odysseys is along the southern Oregon coast. Others will include places like the incredible Columbia River Gorge with its plummeting waterfalls, the interesting and varied volcanic region of central Oregon and many others. Posts will include photos and paintings of these amazing locations.”

Rob’s newest “baby” is his Canon 7D, which he loves to use. “I like both painting and photography but with the newer digital camera I can take hundreds of photos–and erase those that I don’t like. Painting is very different in that you spend days, sometimes weeks, capturing a single image.”

Rob’s other interests include a 5-year stint as webmaster for the Watercolor Society of Oregon. He has also tackled carving wooden animals for a classic Merry-go-Round and is a gourmet cook.

About the Author: Joy Henkle owns and operates White Water Warehouse (WWW) with her husband, Bob Meister. Ever-interested in making their Oregon Rogue River rafting, kayaking, and hiking trips part of a very special Oregon vacation experience for their guests, Joy writes this blog to educate and inform guests and readers about southern Oregon’s fascinating people, places, foods, and festivals. Questions? Joy can be reached at 1-800-214-0579 or fun@whitewaterwarehouse.com Or visit Whitewater Warehouse’s FaceBook page.