The Most Famous Unknown Artist in America - Robert Barnes

[@Billieelish1234]

Thats my dad!!!❤️❤️❤️

[@kendram1893]

So glad to see him- he hasn’t changed a bit. He was my BFA painting prof from 88-93. Exceptional in his discussions of art and practice

[@AdamReef-g9i]

I studied with Bob at Indiana University in the late 80’s. An amazing teacher! I was an undergrad, but he talked to everyone as an equal…someone to teach, but more as someone to learn from. He showed me that art making is essentially about developing an individual personal language. What you talk about in that language is important, but for the artist - like Bob - the language and the form is as least as wonderful. I’ve kept that challenge to invent visual language with me throughout my life. My work doesn’t look like Bob’s… I’m a glass painter now.. but his ideas and values are still, and always with me. (and I still don’t call myself an artist.. “artist is a stupid term” As he says… “anyone who makes things is important”)

[@kendram1893]

Hello, Adam- I was at IU in the BFA painting program under Bob’s tutelage with you. He was very impactful on many. I continue to develop through the foundational concepts he shared

[@angeladee8789]

Oooh now he has inspired a desire in me to try painting warm backgrounds to force my self to read my own art from the background to the fore!

[@leeshiflett1863]

Right on! I woke up, had some coffee and found out about this dude's work. 🤘

[@fontainerouge]

So glad I found this wonderful work.

[@magdaigle1]

A beautiful interview - beautifully filmed too. I so appreciate his work and his collection of fantastic art, artifacts, sculptures throughout his home. What an interesting man.

[@WhitneyWasson]

This was so wonderful. What a refreshing perspective.

[@toddaulner5393]

Good to hear about this guy! I am inspired! Currently I am doing a Surrealistic Painting and needed to let my subconscious take over and enjoy it.

[@ClydeGaw]

Robert Barnes had a huge affect on me at IU. His method of developing emergent subject matter will stay with me forever.

[@kendram1893]

Bob Barnes was my undergrad painting professor- such a wonderful conversationalist and inspiring artist. I continue to grow in my creative process from the seeds he planted.

[@paintpaper9]

Wow, thank you for this interview, video. I am so grateful for this introduction. 🎨♾🎨💫♡

[@denverdeana]

Wow, wonderful. Inspirational. I feel better about what my core approach has been since beginning in the visual arts, and focusing on it more over the past year. Keep on keepin' on Mr. Barnes.

[@consciouscoma85]

videos like this will be used as a reference in the future for others to reflect on. some of the most prolific art was made many years ago.

[@raz5344]

This was very enjoyable to watch, visually, auditory and intellectually 😌

[@vootee1]

Wonderful to discover Robert Barnes here.

[@monicasanchezorozco1361]

GREAT LESSON, LIFE ONE, THANKS A LOT.

[@lizking385]

Your art is rich and colorful.

[@PenProd]

Very inspiring.

[@thomasdykstra100]

Don't forget the "Ancient of Days"... He seems to have been pretty faithful to you.

[@GarnetLynne]

Now we know.

[@archadeinteriors]

on a side note 0:55 is a no-no, i've learned the hard way direct fireplace heat destroys shoes quickly becasue it ruins the glue when the rubber heats and stretches & contracts, thought maybe you would know this young fellow : D . .: D . .

[@archadeinteriors]

now for goodness sake can we get back to the art and Mr. B , a prof you say? would have liked to have that instructor! . . : ). .

[@archadeinteriors]

oh almsot forgot, i;m going with the ol trusty, the hot-water bottle this winter season hahah!!!