The painting, reminiscent of Bob McCabe's style, captures a serene sunset over a river, framed by tall trees and a colorful sky. Ideal for exhibition, it evokes tranquility and showcases the harmonious beauty of nature.

DISCOVERING PAINTING…….. it’s never too late!!!! Exhibition by Bob McCabe

February 10-March 31, 2025
Reception: February 23, 2-4 pm
On view in the Grand Hallway

“I always liked to draw, which drew me to majoring in architecture in college. While there I took a ‘graphics’ class which explored various media, including two weeks focused on watercolor painting. I really enjoyed that experience and told myself that ‘I should do more of this!’  Well, that didn’t happen, and I got caught up in the blur of career, family, and life.

So, fast forward five decades, and I found myself retired in Nashville, Tennessee, and as I was approaching my 75th birthday, in 2016, I decided to take an ‘Introduction to Watercolor Painting’ class at the Watkins Art Institute. Well, I guess the result of that was what they call an epiphany.

I became obsessed with learning how to paint and for the last eight years I have been ‘thrashing’ about exploring watercolor, then acrylic, and most recently oil painting. When I began painting I started an Instagram page as a ‘Journal’ of the work I was doing and if you go to bobmccabestudio on Instagram you will see a record of the work I have produced since the beginning. Painting has been a wonderful and fulfilling addition to my life and my only regret is that I didn’t start sooner.

The collection of work in this show is my attempt to give you some sense of my journey.  I hope you enjoy it. Just remember…………. it’s never too late to try something new!!!” – Bob McCabe

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Date

Feb 10 2025

Time

9:00 am - 4:30 pm

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Location

Memphis Botanic Garden
Memphis Botanic Garden, Cherry Road, Memphis, TN
Website
https://membg.org/
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Memphis Botanic Garden
Website
https://membg.org/
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