Robert
Olmstead

Olmstead has more than 30 years of art education experience, teaching students of all ages. Formerly of Auburn, NY, he resides and paints in Muncy.

“I have been painting all my life. Now, as a retired art educator, I continue as a practicing artist drawn to light, shadow, texture, and detail,” he said. “My inspirations come from nature, from people, and from human-made objects and, as you will see, my work always has a strong use of light and shadow. I believe a painting can command attention and cause viewers to stop, think, and come away with better understandings of themselves.”

His early influences included the work of Rembrandt van Rijn, and his hobbies include collecting antiques and gardening. He said he is most pleased when, “others appreciate my work enough to tell me so, and when they want to include my work in their homes or offices.”