Interview with Artist Robert Anders

Robert Anders Studio

Robert Anders is a master at his art, Follow this fascinating interview and you will see why.

He is a current member of The Kansas City Artists Coalition.

KA: What was your initial source of inspiration to become an artist?

RA: I was always mesmerized by art. I worked in a foundry as a youth, it was an eye opening experience and became ingrained in me. I liked the touch and feel of the the work, and then my own art sprung forth. So, I am completely self taught.

KA: How did it evolve into what you are creating now?


RA: The ancient art technique of lost wax casting is magic, alchemy really. My bronze castings are all one of a kind, each piece is unique, A perfect casting has a true resonance.

KA: You use a lot of natural motifs in your work. Many of your bowls have leaf, floral, or vines in the design. Then again I noticed you have some figurative works.


RA: I see the people more as spirit entities or effigies, as you might see in the Mayan or Aztec
ruins. They are not from the here and now.
KA: Do you prefer Sculpture over Painting or Hand Press Printmaking? Your paintings come from a special place and are very unique. Tell me about them.


RA: I like it all. In my heart I feel I have been called to paint. I have always been drawn to the complexity of rock formations I'd seen in Golden, Colorado. The Sticks and Stones painting came out of my head. very different from what I have done before.




I had an Atelier for several years in Colorado and at that time did a lot of hand press printmaking and publishing. Right now I am experimenting with some new techniques in printmaking.

KA: Where are you currently exhibiting your work?


RA: At Gallery 2010 in the Crossroads Art District of Kansas City.


KA: What do you see as happening in your art in the coming years? Aspirations?


RA: I see myself out in the west, probably a small town, I like a sense of community and getting to know other artists.

KA: Final comments to aspiring artists.

RA: Show up and do it! Be authentic, be true to yourself in your work and creation of art.

KA: Thank you Robert.

KA: PS Click on any link to go to Robert's site including the sidebar logo.

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I have recently been honored to take a class with the artist Robert Anders. His sculptures are amazing...absolutely breathtaking. He is multi-talented; a painter and master print maker as well. We are both members of the Kansas City Artist's Coalition.

I have never worked in the printmaking arena, so we did some monoprints the other evening in his studio. I have to say I loved it. These are original oils done on copper plate. The red has some hand sketching and coloring. I am very excited to do more works in this medium. Let me know your thoughts. Do you always work in the same way, or are you willing to be adventurous and try new ways of creativity?