Woodshop/Studio Address
422 West 3rd St, North Platte, NE 69101
As a builder and an artist it's fun to create something that's never been seen before. We know every child is an artist. Maybe an artist is just a child that refuses to give up his crayons. And if my paintings can add a touch of mystery and a splash of color to your home, we both win.
Rivers of Fire is an abstract landscape depicting reds to yellows at night reflected across the water. It reminded me of dramatic images of lava crashing into the sea. I utilized the negative space outlined with a bright yellow to add some depth and mystery to the painting. I finished it with a thick crystal clear epoxy to give the colors more depth and pop. It's a 49"x24" acrylic and epoxy painting on melamine. I think it would be best on a large light colored wall or above a fireplace.
My first choice for finishing my paintings is a thick crystal clear epoxy because it really makes the colors pop, but these are one of a kind pieces of artwork and not something mass produced in some sterile factory overseas. I will ship, but I would rather you looked it over in person than have it shipped and be unhappy that it has a couple of air bubbles or a ripple in the finish. Prices shown don't include shipping or sales tax.
Robbin Ashburn
Blessed to be born and raised in small town Nebraska. After serving in the Army Infantry, I attended then Kearney State College graduating in 1976 with a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree majoring in bronze casting and printmaking. My intent was to continue my education in architecture, but I had an opportunity to learn from a master home builder and found I had a passion for building things. When the housing market went through a rough stretch, I became a letter carrier retiring after 30 years of service. I continued designing and building homes during this time. I also built a line of Craftsman style furniture while pursuing other artistic outlets including glass carving, stained glass and painting. Now retired I enjoy creating furniture and art work in my woodshop/studio.