Artist Roster

“When I was 8, I discovered comic books and fell in love with storytelling.

 When I was 18, I discovered John Singer Sargent and fell in love with painting.”

Growing up as an only child on 4 acres of woodland with plenty of books and a faithful dog, Rob Sample had plenty of opportunities to let his imagination run wild. Drawn to tales of fantasy and adventure, he employs symbolism and narrative in his works, often through figures and animals, to address the universal themes of mortality, change and acceptance.

Primarily interested in drawing and painting, Rob expresses himself through charcoal and oils. He strives for a strong sense of realism in his works, with a focus on shape and value. The medium and surface also play an important role in his process, as Rob favors the bold and expressionistic mark making of a direct alla prima approach.