Artist Robert D. McFarland (b. 1955) was born and raised in the small northern
Utah town of Logan. He loved to explore the fields, old farmhouses and mountains
of his native Cache valley. Not knowing of his future as an artist, McFarland kept
in his mind these images that would one day inspire his watercolor style.
McFarland began painting in 1987 when his wife enrolled him in a beginning
watercolor class as a birthday gift. She thought that this would be a good way
to get some original art pieces on the walls. Having no previous experience in art
except his own efforts at pencil drawing, he developed a burning desire to paint.
He met a woman in the class who owned a small gallery and asked to exhibit some
of his work. She sold the first few he gave her; he took in more and those also
sold. McFarland began painting seriously every day and his work continued to
sell. McFarland's wife says she is still waiting for paintings to hang on the walls!
McFarlands paintings have been included in the National Park academy of the arts Arts
for the Parks top 100, featured in "Watercolor Magic", the emerging artist section of
"Southwest Art" and numerous art shows in Utah. A two time recipient of the "Artist
of the Year" award at the annual "Celebration of Art and Soup" a popular fund raising
event held in Utah. He is represented by galleries in Arizona and Utah.
McFarland currently resides in Salt Lake City, Utah with his wife Robbie and their
three children Carson, Luke and Sam.
