When Robert Dorman was given coloring books as a young child, instead of coloring them, he would take blank pieces of paper to draw the pictures himself and then color in his own drawings.  It was apparent that he had a gift and fortunately that gift was nurtured from an early age.  Dorman practiced and developed his skills, always determined to learn new techniques and improve his talents. He admired and was influenced by Norman Rockwell, Andrew Wyeth and Clark Hulings.  His love of art has always played a major part in his life. 

 

Dorman has spent his entire career creating artwork in many different forms with many different mediums.  After studying art at Coe College, he served as a draftsman in the U.S. Navy. During the sixties and seventies, he won many awards for his illustrations and designs for ad agencies, magazines, corporations, and regional businesses for his work at a Midwest art studio.

 

For over 20 years, Dorman’s paintings have appeared on countless greeting cards and calendars. His ability and diversity culminated in heading up the art departments as a Vice President for two major greeting card companies.

 

Throughout his career, Dorman has taken the opportunity to balance his commercial endeavors with his love of creating fine art.  Although he has done virtually every medium, he is now best known as a contemporary realist oil painter recognized for his use of rich color and intricate detail.  Many of his projects have benefited charitable organizations, nature centers, and college athletic departments.

 

His paintings have been featured in Marlin Magazine, Southwest Art, Better Homes and Gardens, and on the cover of the Daytona 500 Program.

 

Dorman resides in Port Orange, Florida with his wife, Mary, where he continues to create paintings for an ever increasing list of clients and collectors.