Robert Perry RBSA

 



Methods & Techniques

The following pictures are arranged to be fairly self explanatory, some of the being merely progressively zoomed images to show details of picture surface and Rob's experimental painting techniques. They also demonstrate clearly his insistence on working exclusively on location and producing works which are in direct response to his subject matter. It is this philosophy of direct response which leads to his adventurous lifestyle which involves seeking out and working in unusual and sometimes hazardous situations.
Also illustrated here are other areas of workshop activity which are intrinsically bound up in his painting method. One of these activities is the constant and continuous modification of his "mobile studio" and its contents. This converted van is constantly being fitted with new improvisations in response to his ever evolving working methods. The fabrication and adaptation of specialised equipment, field easels, lighting systems, portable compressed air supplies, airbrushes and spray-guns are as much a part of his Art as the brush-strokes that he makes.

For further insights into his philosophy and methods go to "ANSWERS TO QUESTIONAIRE FROM JOE BROWN, 6TH FORM STUDENT" in the web-page "Newsletter/information"


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At work. Sierra Guadarama, North of Madrid. Feb 1999. Photo
Sierra Guadarama with approaching snowstorm.Feb 1999. 48 x 96 inches. Oil High Plains in the Sierra Nevada, Southern Spain. 5 Feb 1999. 48 x 96 inches. Oil Spain, Madrid on the skyline.3pm Thur 18 Feb 99.24 x 48 inches (detail) Oil
Robert Perry at work in Aveluy Wood. 7 Feb 2001. Photo Trenches in Aveluy Wood. Somme. 4.40pm. 7 Feb 2001. 48 x 96 inches. Oil Trenches in Aveluy Wood. Somme. 4.40pm. 7 Feb 2001. 48 x 96 inches. Oil (detail) Trenches in Aveluy Wood. Somme. 4.40pm. 7 Feb 2001. 48 x 96 inches. Oil (detail B)
At work. Auschwitz-Birkenau.4 May 97, Photo Auschwitz-Birkenau. Destroyed latrine block.4pm Thur 8 May 97. A4 Charcoal-ink Auschwitz-Birkenau. Latrine block. 3pm Wed 7 May 1997. A4. Charcoal-ink The Gatehouse, Auschwitz-Birkenau. 11am Tues 6 May 1997. A4. Charcoal-ink.
At work in the 1914-18 Tunnels at Vauquois, Jan 1998. Photo 1914-18 Tunnels at Vauquois, Jan 1998. A3 Charcoal-ink 1914-18 Tunnels at Vauquois. Roof fall. Jan 1998. A3 Charcoal-ink 1914-18 Tunnels at Vauquois. Feb 1998. A3 Charcoal-ink
Robert Perry in motorbike drawing mode. The paddock. Isle of Man TT Races 2000. Photo ZXR 600cc sidecar racing outfit. IOM TT. 4 June 1997. A3 Charcoal-ink 1977 TZ 250cc Yamaha racer. IOM TT. 3 June 1997. A3 Charcoal-ink Wrecked Yamaha FZR engine. IOM TT. 29 May 1997. A4 Charcoal-ink
Robert Perry sitting aloft on the van rooftop painting rig. Photo Constructing the van rooftop painting rig. Photo Constructing the van rooftop painting rig. Photo Constructing the van rooftop painting rig. Photo
1939-45 War Blockhaus near Houdain Lez Bavay. Photo 1939-45 War Blockhaus near Jenlain.3.45pm 11 Oct 02 48 x 96 inches. Oil (detail A) 1939-45 War Blockhaus near Jenlain.3.45pm 11 Oct 02 48 x 72 inches. Oil (detail) 1939-45 War Blockhaus near Jenlain.3.45pm 11 Oct 02 48 x 72 inches. Oil (detail)