 The Snowy Mountains As official artist to the Snowy Mountains Authority from 1950 to 1968, Robert captured the rugged beauty of Australia's "High Country". During his time on the "Snowy" he owned and operated an 800 hectare cattle property in one of the most beautiful areas of the mountains. With three kilometres of river and large tracts of wild bush country for inspiration, Robert painted the magnificent landscape, the horses, the cattle and the bush characters. This was where he developed a lifetime love of the Mountains and the Monaro. In 1981 Robert worked on location with Kirk Douglas & Jack Thompson for the filming of "The Man from Snowy River". The major exhibition in Sydney Opera House was opened by Jack Thompson reciting the poem. It was sold out immediately. It marked a milestone in Robert's career, according him recognition as one of Austalia's leading artists. Sixty Years Painting Robert Lovett has been painting for more than sixty years in oils & watercolours. He first became known for his Outback Australian themes especially with horses and cattle. Later on he diversified into a wider variety of subjects, the human figure, city scenes etc. He has travelled extensively, and painted many exotic themes from Asia, Europe, America, the Middle East and the Pacific Islands Among many activities, Robert has produced articles for art magazines in Australia and U.S.A. He has produced instruction books & DVDs, taught seminars and instructed groups of artists on painting trips to Italy & Greece. He conducted classes on cruise ships including the QE2 and judged art competitions. Over the years Robert has supported many charities. Major works are hung in boardrooms, hotel lobbies, casinos and private collections world wide. Films In recent years, Robert expanded his talent into video. Not only has he produced several tutorial movies but has created a series of documentaries for TV entitled "Robert Lovett - Artist & Traveller". Filmed in high definition, these take the viewer with Robert Lovett as he paints on location in India, China and Oman. Government Recognition The Australian Government has presented forty Lovett paintings to heads of state from many countries. The Australian Mint reproduced Robert's "Man from Snowy River" image on a limited edition five dollar coin. Sculpture Robert Lovett is an accomplished sculptor. His limited edition bronzes, "The Man from Snowy River" ,"Polo Player" and "Goldpanner" are distributed world wide. Watercolours Robert Lovett is a member of the very exclusive Australian Watercolour Institute. This puts him with an elite group of artists ranked among the best in Australia and highly regarded throughout the world. Robert has a passion for watercolour and loves working in the medium. Robert Lovett Art Gallery From 1993 until 2001 The Robert Lovett Art Gallery operated at the exclusive Marina Mirage complex on Australias' Gold Coast. Robert's oils, watercolours and bronze sculpture were sold exclusively to many countries throughout the world. Limited edition prints and books were also available. Since the closure of the gallery, Robert has more time to concentrate on commissions, books and movies. Publications "The Man from Snowy River" A.B. Paterson - Lansdowne "Constantine the Great" A.B. Paterson - Lansdowne "Illalong Children" A.B. Paterson - Lansdowne "Snowy River Riders" A.B. Paterson - Angus & Robertson "The Art of Designing Watercolors" - International Artist "Robert Lovett - Artist & Traveller" series of TV documentaries Exhibitions Over many years, major exhibitions of Robert Lovett 's art have been held in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Canberra and provincial cities in Australia, also in Arizona & Beverley Hills, USA and Dubai in the United Arab Emirates. |
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