People, places, and painting—those are the things Robert Goldman loves. His award-winning, nuanced landscapes not only capture light and color, they have captured the attention of a growing roster of collectors throughout the world.
Goldman’s life is punctuated with drawing classes, degrees, studies with other artists, and participation in critique groups as he challenges himself to develop new skills and new ways of seeing. He seeks out the opinions of others and pays attention to their advice. And he credits much of his success to the teachers and artists who have influenced him along the way.
In the early ‘80s, Goldman attended a workshop conducted by Taos artist Ray Vinella, who had a favorite saying: “Three looks, two thinks, one stroke.” Vinella had a profound impact on Goldman, who says, “That was the first time I really got a feeling for what it meant to be painting outdoors…
Read the full article in the July/August 2025 issue.
Last Light, Grand Canyon
oil
40″ by 40″
Into Coalmine Canyon
oil
48″ by 48″
