Artist Biographies

BOB TIMBERLAKE (1937 - )

Gifted contemporary American realist Bob Timberlake evokes the simple life of his native North Carolina home in his distinctive landscapes and still life paintings.

Born in Rowan County, North Carolina, Timberlake received no formal art education or training but instead, studied industrial relations at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. The artist worked as an executive in several family-owned businesses before he began painting professionally in 1970 at the encouragement of Andrew Wyeth. A self-taught artist, Timberlake's paintings reflect his mastery of nature's rich textures and subtle tonal variations. In describing his paintings, Timberlake once said: "...art to me is about imagination. It's to be shared and enjoyed."

Timberlake has been the recipient of numerous awards in recognition of his extraordinary artistic talent as well as his service to a wide variety of charitable organizations. His work has appeared on several commemorative stamps as well as on a United States postal stamp. In addition to painting, Timberlake's extensive creative endeavors include home furnishings design. The artist continues to paint in his Lexington, North Carolina studio and in 1995 was honored by the North Carolina Museum of History with a twenty-fifth anniversary retrospective exhibition.

BIRTHPLACE: Rowan County, NC EDUCATION: Self-taught EXHIBITION: 25th Anniversary Retrospective, North Carolina Museum of History, 1995

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