Brief Biography of Robert E. Dexter

Date of Birth 01/22/1930 in Centerville Kansas       B.S. Woodbury University, Los Angeles                     Post Grad work, Art Center College, Los Angeles

Bob is a true pioneer of computer modern art.  The effects he desired to create began a life time ago using fat inks (lots of oil), and harsh chemicals.  These early techniques actually destroyed the floor in his home studio in Simi Valley California and caused him some health issues (damage to lungs).  He was just about to call it a day, when computers first came along.  He realized he could create on the computer without health risks. 

Bob worked as a graphic artist for Litton for 32 years.  One word to describe the work he did there, technical.  At his 1200 square foot home, he had a small studio where he worked on his passion, raised five children with the love of his life, Sharon Aamodt Dexter (The other half of the Nordic Folklore Art Studio) and enjoyed every animal that made it into their yard.  Their menagerie at various times included raising wasps, sparrows, blue jays, dogs, cats and neighborhood children who needed sanctuary. 

His free flowing art expresses his feelings about things.  Robert has to paint to express himself.  Many of these paintings reflect happy t imes, some dark, whatever he happened to be feeling at the time.  Bob often reflects on the one of his first paintings he ever did, “Good or Bad, It’s my Dance” and that is his view of his own art work.  He has never painted “to sell” his work, although he has sold a few over the years, receiving ribbons and awards.

Bob isn’t a big fan of biographies, claiming they are often filled with hyperbole.

Bob has been supporting his wife’s work, handling the printing end of her paintings in their home studio in Roy Washington where they moved to be nearer their grandchildren.  His daughter-in-law has decided it is tim e to share his talent.  Promoting his beautiful work is a joy and privilege.  For more information on prints or to set up a showing contact information@nordicfolklore.com   

All of Bob's paintings are available as large pieces - please call for more information.

Image	Description
	Endangered Species 6x8…	Buy More
	Good or Bad, It's My Dance This tile made from Bob's computer painting, Good or Bad, It's My Dance reflects who he is as an artist and on s…	Buy More
	Good Times are hard to see through Bad Time Eyes 6x8 unframed with hanging tab and cork bumpers…	Buy More
	Have an Uff da Day Tile Bob Dexter's amazing computer graphic skills have created this charming fellow ready to put a smile on anyone's …	Buy More
	Homecoming 6x8…	Buy More
	I smoke Because I have Cool Shoes.. A ridiculous reason to smoke which is what is all about anyway... 6x8 tile with hanging tabs and cork bumpers…	Buy More
	Is It Peace, Or The Fight For Peace That We Love 6x8 unframed tile - hanging tab and cork bumper's included.  …	Buy More
	La Que Sabe (The Lady That Knows) 6x8 unframed tile…	Buy More
	Landscape with Figure This thought provoking painting includes image of the artist, Bob Dexter.  It is delightful in 6x6 inch tile - as w…	Buy More
	Listening is Your Choice Tile …	Buy More