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Robert Oughton “and THEN…” 2007 pen and ink 9 x 12 inches Claiming to be self-taught, Robert Oughton’s art education began at his illustrator father’s elbow and continued with years of study of the works of Ditko, Kelly and Herriman. His formal training commenced in high school where his patient art teacher was foiled by Oughton’s lack of motivation. Subsequently accepted at a well-known Philadelphia art school, Oughton did not attend. Twenty-five years of self-employment in camera and optical repair has now dried up leaving Oughton with an appreciation of light and its effects but no income. His mid-life crisis is to either 1) find a real job or 2) take pen in hand and draw ‘til the savings run out and then find a real job. Oughton resides in Hellam, PA with his delightful, encouraging weaver wife, Phyllis Koster, one or two musically inclined step-adults and four cats. Phyllis and Robert recently opened a gallery featuring their work in Wrightsville, PA called “Weavings, Ink”. PA Arts Experience Catalog Mechanical:PA Arts Experience Catalog 12/31/08 9:08 AM Page 36 Robert Oughton weavingsink.blogspot.com |
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