I was privileged to have had Robert Bateman as my art teacher in Burlington, Ontario. I remember his artwork lining our high school halls back whenI was privileged to have had Robert Bateman as my art teacher in Burlington, Ontario. I remember his artwork lining our high school halls back when you could buy one of his original prints framed for $25.00.
For years l had a soap carving he made, until my sister used it as just soap and washed her hands with it, ruining it.
I have a few signed and numbered pieces of his art...Robert Bateman is my all time favorite Canadian Artist! More ...
Cary Horning Oh, I love hearing this. You were so fortunate to have had him as an art teacher. I, too, have some numbered prints of his hanging onCary Horning Oh, I love hearing this. You were so fortunate to have had him as an art teacher. I, too, have some numbered prints of his hanging on my walls. He is also my all time favorite Canadian artist! More ...
EH Canada Marketing Group Yes, Mr. Bateman was an art teacher and super nice guy at Nelson High School and Lord Elgin High School in Burlington,EH Canada Marketing Group Yes, Mr. Bateman was an art teacher and super nice guy at Nelson High School and Lord Elgin High School in Burlington, Ontario in the 70s. Lord Elgin High was later renamed Robert Bateman High School More ...
I searched for information on Robert Bateman as I was curious for an update and came across the CBC announcement for this exhibit. I love the quoteI searched for information on Robert Bateman as I was curious for an update and came across the CBC announcement for this exhibit. I love the quote from this article: "At 94 Robert Bateman said he won't stop painting until the end, I'm sure they will carry me out . . . my hands still flickering. It's something I've always done. I can't not do it." SO AWESOME! So glad to hear he is still creating and showing his work. Very cool that you had him as your teacher Cary! More ...
Kim Kenyon Yes he is still amazing at 94. One of life's biggest regrets is that l didn't pay more attention in art class when l had Bateman as myKim Kenyon Yes he is still amazing at 94. One of life's biggest regrets is that l didn't pay more attention in art class when l had Bateman as my teacher lol. More ...
Cary Horning Oh well, what is that they say about hindsight being 20/20 and the days of our youth. However, I think RB would be mighty proud of hisCary Horning Oh well, what is that they say about hindsight being 20/20 and the days of our youth. However, I think RB would be mighty proud of his former student's stunning photos of the Backroads of Saskatchewan! More ...
For years l had a soap carving he made, until my sister used it as just soap and washed her hands with it, ruining it.
I have a few signed and numbered pieces of his art...Robert Bateman is my all time favorite Canadian Artist! More ...