Edge by Robert Hoover

This site is devoted to the artwork that I create. After working over 30 years in the magazine publishing industry, I made a lifetime dream come true by starting to paint in earnest only 7 years ago. It is going really great! Most of my work is about the emotional and sensual experiences that I have.

As you will see, I work with experimental abstract on canvas, modern portraits and collage. Enjoy viewing them & comments are welcome. If you would like to contact me about the status of any of these original works of art, or inquire about available online storefronts, please feel free to write me at hoovrbrt@aol.com

These digital images of my artwork cannot be copied, distributed or published for any media, electronic or otherwise, without my written consent. All rights reserved©

Here's a list of paintings recently donated to charity, with pleasure:

“Rokkaku Butterfly”, Guardian Brain Cancer Foundation 11-3-06
“Pavkovic”, American Cancer Society Golf Classic, 9-22-07
“Roma”, Guardian Brain Cancer Foundation 11-2-07
“Dan 3”, St Patricks School, Owego, NY, Fund Raiser 11-9-07
"Dan 2", Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy Syndrome Assoc 11-14-07
"Perfect Storm", Coughlin Scholarship Fund, Manhasset, NY, 6-12-08
"Better Strangers", American Cancer Society Golf Classic, 9-22-08
"Richard Marx", National Perinatal Association, 11-9-09
"Difficult at Midnight", Nick Drwal Memorial Fund Raiser, 6-1-11

Way over 21. Have a second site on Flickr for personal photos:
www.flickr.com/photos/hooverspix/

Proud graduate of Binghamton University, BA English Literature.

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    Narolc says:

    "Robert's command of a wide range of media is clearly evident in his Flickr photostream, which consistently provides me with inspiration and enjoyment. His paintings are bold, dynamic images with influences from Fauvism that in no way invalidate their originality. In fact, Robert's strong personality exudes from his paintings, and indeed all of his work. I really like his collages too. These carefully executed compositions are attractive and interesting; they can both amuse and shock, and they never disappoint. Robert is a talented individual with a genuinely modest demeanour, well known for his generously supportive attitude towards other artists (not least here on Flickr, where he has regularly bolstered my spirits with his kind compliments and intelligent insights), myself included. I am proud to be contact of Robert's and look forward to fresh surprises from him in future. He is worthy of commercial success and professional recognition he undoubtedly receives. My respect for him cannot be overstated and I wish him all the best.
    Julian Cloran, Brighton, UK."

    23rd July, 2010

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    ALEXANDRE SAMPAIO says:

    "Caro Robert, teus trabajos son carregados de luces. Fico encantado com las colores y los trazos. Un grand abrazo mi amigo."

    23rd September, 2009

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    Mystic Ed & Fluffy says:

    "Whenever I look at dear Roberts photostream i automatically am inspired. His vibrant colours, his genius & his accurate portraits surely must put Robert as New York City`s number one artist!

    You could say I am biased but this is not the case!

    The more I study Roberts work, the more I feel inspired to paint more myself. Who normally would put a splash of green above a nose or a stripe of of purple beneath a mouth? Robert does and it works!

    An inspiration to artists and art lovers throughout the world: Robert deserves many awards & I personally feel he should be world renown over and over for his most inspiring of artworks!

    Robert, & also his works are indeed, unique.

    An inspiration to all of us, an Oscar winner of the art world and a beautiful soul who puts his heart into art!

    For fans of Roberts work; Come and Join Us!
    I am proud to know this man as my dear friend!"

    30th August, 2009

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    Timo3K says:

    "Robert is both an excellent artist and a wonderful person. He constantly amazes me not only with his vision and skill, but also his kindness and support for the work of his contacts. Few can wield a brush with the skill that Robert possesses, but even fewer are as encouraging and thoughtful."

    24th June, 2009

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    Bree Bailey says:

    "Robert is one of my most favorite human beings. He is truly one of a kind and such a beautiful person. His art, in all forms, is so original and amazing, as is he."

    6th December, 2008

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    xxxmarine says:

    "Robert's unique constellation of character traits, talents and consistency of quality output are inspirational to me as a friend and colleague and a frequent beneficiary of his support, his generosity and thoughtfulness. While I would say I'm pretty much hardcore, down-to-earth kind of guy, there are moments when Robert's words, pictures, or sensibilities show up like an angel to me. What a great feeling to experience even from afar. If he turns out to be a flesh and blood being like the rest of us he shows us how powerful a precise and delicate touch can be. Thank you Robert!"

    15th September, 2008

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    mullumbiman says:

    "I'm not kidding when I say that I have trouble picking favs from Robert's work, because if I faved everything that I really like, I'd fave the lot. Whether reducing the human face to just a few gestures that penetrate the being of his subject and say more than a literal account of the surface could say; or composing glimpses of the fractal nature of existence with paper or paint, Robert arrests the viewer (this viewer, anyway) and compells an answer to the question: Who are you, and what do you really want to be/do?"

    25th May, 2008

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    vega-rojoart says:

    "Robert Hoover's art is simply wonderful.
    Once a while I take a look on his latest just to feel amused by his work.
    Keep creating more Robert and thanks for sharing it here with us.
    CVR"

    23rd April, 2008

Name:
Robert M. Hoover
Joined:
June 2006
Currently:
USA
I am:
Male
Occupation:
Artist/Painter, Magazine Publishing Professional
Website:
my etsy shop
Email:
hoovrbrt [at] aol.com