Masterful Realistic Paintings Inspired by Nature
About Bob Dooley: Bob Dooley is an outstanding contemporary realist painter who illuminates the diversity, magic and wonder that exists in the world of nature. His masterful works of art impact the viewer as immediately soothing, inspirational and healing. They are imbued with a superb sense of vibrancy and an amazing attention to detail.
Portfolio/Series: “Oil Paintings”
Price range: Upon Request
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Bob’s art has attracted many collectors who enjoy living with the beauty, splendor, and positive energy that his art provides. Primarily a painter of landscapes, Bob also accepts commissions for other subjects. He also raises awareness of the importance of honoring nature and our responsibility to protect our precious environment.
One of Bob’s paintings was featured in “The Healing Power of Color” 2025 Invitational Exhibition presented on this website. In 2024 his exhibitions included Newburyport Art Association Winter exhibition and he was selected as a Camelback Gallery Featured Artist. Bob also received the Teravana Art Gallery Honorable Mention Award in the gallery’s international juried exhibition in 2024.
Bob’s painting “Stream With Ripples”, shown above, was selected for “The Healing Power of Elements: Earth, Water, Air & Fire” Exhibition in 2023 in which he received a Special Recognition Art Award. His art was also featured in the exhibition video produced on the Manhattan Arts International YouTube channel and also shared on the Renee Phillips YouTube channel.
Bob’s meticulous artistic process begins with a light pencil sketch to resolve issues of positive and negative space and then he paints over them. He is especially fascinated by the works of Dutch masters and Renaissance art.
Growing up, Bob was surrounded by nature and the sense of quietude it emanates. It gave Bob a deep abiding love of for nature’s diversity. This exposure fueled his aspiration to become an artist. He now brings an extraordinary authenticity to his soul-stirring, emotive paintings.
Bob’s painting “Mountain Stream”, shown above, was painted from a photograph he received from a friend. He exudes, “I love the setting, colors, reflections and overall composition so I was compelled to paint it.”
In this painting Bob has captured the tranquil ambiance of the scene and brings an enlightened sense of renewal and restoration to viewers.
Bob’s Artist’s Statement: “My art comes from a place where I grew up. We had fields behind the house and then 2-3 miles of woods. I was immersed with nature there. I played in the woods, streams, and brooks. It was a place of inner healing and a kinship with a higher power that kept me grounded.”
Fascinating Facts About Bob Dooley: During the eighties Bob created a series of 40 graphite pencil reproductions of Norman Rockwell pictures. This process taught him how to produce the initial sketches needed to create his paintings. He has continued to use that process. You can view some of these works of art on his website.
Visit Bob Dooley’s website: bobdooleyart.com
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