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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