We recently connected with Robert Dye and have shared our conversation below.

Robert, thanks for joining us, excited to have you contributing your stories and insights. What do you think Corporate America gets wrong in your industry?

I think that Corporation America still struggles to truly embrace sustainability and inclusion. Progress has been made, but much more awareness is needed. The concepts of sustainability and inclusion are essential to the existence of humanity. The arts can help corporations promote the values that will allow us to sustain our existence and share our prosperity. While some corporations have high profile sponsorships of the arts, it is a corporate-to-corporate relationship, and oftentimes exclusionary. I would like to see a broader embrace by Corporate America of grassroots, community, and indigenous art initiatives.

Awesome – so before we get into the rest of our questions, can you briefly introduce yourself to our readers.

I am an artist and a writer. I paint with oils and watercolors, primarily landscape themes. I am deeply interested in the connection between art and soulfulness. I write about that topic as well. I spend a good amount of time observing nature and painting small paintings from the direct observation of nature. In my studio I paint larger images that build on my connection to the natural world and my connection to the mythic themes of humanity.

Is there a particular goal or mission driving your creative journey?

My creative journey is driven by my desire to connect deeply with both the physical environment of human existence and the mythic environment of human culture. I believe that the direct observation of nature and soulful expression of creativity in paint are the twin pillars of my process.

Can you tell us about a time you’ve had to pivot?

I have had an interesting career full of twists and turns. After working as an artist and art teacher in my 30s, I stepped back from the business of art in order to pursue a corporate career that could sustain my family. I never stopped painting in the years that followed, but I did stop showing my art. In my 50s I began to show my art again even as I reached a very prominent position in a large corporation. Now, in my 60s, I am back to exhibiting my art and teaching painting again. My painting and understanding of art continues to evolve. I am very fortunate that I now have time to work on a book about painting and what it means to be an artist.

Contact Info:

• Website: www.robertadyefieart.com
• Instagram: robert_a_dye_fine_art
• Facebook: Robert A Dye Fine Art
• Linkedin: Robert Dye

Image Credits
All images provided are owned by me.