Bob
Byerley...
Bob Byerley is one of the foremost painters of children today. Considered
a modern day Norman Rockwell, Bob's nostalgic Trompe 'Oleil (fool-the-eye-realism)
oil paintings evoke a feeling of a kinder and gentler age in which he
grew up.
His classical ultra realistic interpretations of the
everyday experiences of the child, awakens in the viewer, long forgotten
memories. The art combines precise academic painting techniques of the
Old Dutch Masters with the heart and soul of Norman Rockwell.
Byerley's children are real, not fabricated or cutsie.
In his paintings, imagination abounds. His children interact naturally
with fairies, elves and surrealistic imaginary animals. He paints children
doing things rather than viewing things; his kids are alive with vitality
and mischief. We invite you to come along and visit the Neighborhood
and enjoy some of the finest art work being done today.