Known for his distinctive watercolor style, Bob Arsenault captures the wide range of nature’s moods on the Maine coast. From a quiet still life to the powerful structure of our coastal lighthouses, his compositions draw the viewer into the scene with color, light and shadow.

Born in 1931 in Springvale, Maine, Bob’s artistic traits began and developed through music. Trained as a percussionist from the age of nine, and played in bands throughout his youth. In 1950 he joined the Navy and it’s School of Music in Washington, DC, and traveled throughout the world with the U.S. Navy Band. Later, Bob performed for many years playing in dance bands as a Big-Band drummer. His transition from drummer to artist was an easy one, which he attributes in part to his hand dexterity, rhythm and discipline required in both art forms.

A mature, self-taught painter,  Bob draws from his own observation and life experiences, but claims some genetic influence from his paternal grandmother, a portrait painter of some renown in the late 1800’s. Although coming to full-time art later in life, Bob is a prolific painter, claiming he is always thinking about his next work or putting finishing touches on a recent one. He has created over 2,500 works which are owned by public libraries and private collectors throughout North America and Europe and Australia.

This season Bob is represented by the Morris Trainor Gallery located in the heart of Dock Square  at 17 Ocean Ave., Kennebunkport - 207-967-5900 - www.morristrainorgallery.com.