https://www.leonrobertson.com/exhibitions daily 0.75 2025-02-21 https://www.leonrobertson.com/abouttheartist daily 0.75 2025-02-21 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e10c0230efb8f0d169f91b7/1599942977436-1OIK9ZG6O6YFQYJC5G5B/Andalay%2B%25283%2529.jpg About the Artist - Hello… I am a self-taught artist and my source of inspiration is often in the things people say. Those phrases often become the titles for my work, and life events often make up the subjects and “soul” of the art. Human social issues find their way into the lives of the dog people in ARF & Soul. In my Junkyard Birds series, I expand on themes such as recycling, pollution and waste management. All the materials used to create these birds were found during my dog walks and within one mile from my home or studio. Whether through pen and ink or mixed media, I enjoy the journey of creating new characters and sharing their stories. My dogs Gus, Spek, Dot and Stuart inspire me daily. For the ARF & Soul Anthology: Bookbaby Publishing For any questions regarding the purchase of available original artwork, please contact me. All images on this site are copyrighted and unauthorized use is strictly prohibited. BirdDogArtist@gmail.com If you’re in Little Rock, visit my downtown studio in the Pyramid Building! Get a sneak peek of some of my new projects, inquire about some of my available work or purchase a signed copy of my book. A small selection of my work is on exhibit in the hall on the 3rd floor. 221 W. 2nd St. Suite 314 Little Rock, AR 72201 Facebook Instagram https://www.leonrobertson.com/thejunkyardbirds daily 0.75 2021-08-08 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e10c0230efb8f0d169f91b7/1578168243605-8FYEO5816BZ5H5ELIRPZ/Amos.TheWabiSabiToucan.jpg The Junkyard Birds "Balanced Diet" - Amos, the Wabi Sabi Toucan https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e10c0230efb8f0d169f91b7/1578168395729-B6UF4M65QXIS2ZFENWXW/Andalay.jpg The Junkyard Birds "Bird in Paradise" - Andalay, the Lee-Shard Cockatoo - Available https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e10c0230efb8f0d169f91b7/1578168014667-D4FD0IIMTI2687AJPHDX/LRobertson_Andro_the_Whoopass.173180534_large.jpg The Junkyard Birds "FORE!" - Andro, the Whoopass https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e10c0230efb8f0d169f91b7/1578166768220-3L2HZVZU2477W5SCFWKX/TheTemperedOiseau.jpg The Junkyard Birds "A Rare Find" - Aida, the Tempered Oiseau https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e10c0230efb8f0d169f91b7/1578167541006-22PBQJP7PM1VBO2VQC54/ThePeekaBoos.jpg The Junkyard Birds "Just Nesting" - 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Owls https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e10c0230efb8f0d169f91b7/1599941114561-3X3N0X3AZ10YP5AD7G8A/Axel+the+Vulture+for+the+Junkyard+Birds.JPG The Junkyard Birds "Roll With It" - Axel, the Vulture https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e10c0230efb8f0d169f91b7/0411164d-ac51-419e-abcc-99dc9e8fee5e/LRobertson_Artis%2C+the+Tired+Avondale+%282%29.jpg The Junkyard Birds "Tired" - Artis, the Tired Avondale https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e10c0230efb8f0d169f91b7/ab1bdf2d-2272-410a-ac2a-ee87373ce938/LeonRobertson_Andiamo%2C+the+Milanese+Cockatoo_Fly+Like+Paper+In+the+Wind.jpg The Junkyard Birds "Fly Like Paper In the Wind" - Andiamo, the Milanese Cockatoo https://www.leonrobertson.com/arfandsoul daily 0.75 2025-02-21 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e10c0230efb8f0d169f91b7/1578184773496-E61XD9HA743761DYJ80D/ARF%26Soul.BookCoverImage.jpg ARF & Soul - The ARF & Soul Anthology An illustrated anthology about dogs, love and life. What do you imagine dogs are thinking? Illustrator and author Leon Robertson finds himself pondering that question often and decided to address it in his work, ARF & Soul. This thoroughly entertaining book was inspired by language, human social issues and philosophy. Believing that dogs are often left out of the "Big Picture" when it comes to the decisions that impact their life, Leon puts them back in, suggesting that dogs have more wisdom than we give them credit for. Through his illustrations, Leon emphasizes that dogs have a wide range of emotions, dreams and desires. They are more than just our cute, furry, four-legged friends. They are members of our society and want to be treated as such. They get very little say in the decisions that affect their lives, but perhaps they have more wisdom to share than we give them credit for. Robertson’s debut picture book about dogs, love and life is the perfect gift for dog lovers everywhere. $45 - Hardback, 132 pages, 60 illustrations A 5-Stars Readers' Favorite Also available where books are sold. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e10c0230efb8f0d169f91b7/1578164966094-EBEI8JRM916MZMZD8A6B/Franklin+the+Dachschund+for+ARF+and+Soul+300dpi.jpg ARF & Soul "It's a Dog Eat Dog World" https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e10c0230efb8f0d169f91b7/1578183856444-RN54Y8KZGUOQL379SPHC/Cluny+Jones+the+Beagle+CroppedEdit1.jpg ARF & Soul "Soul Searching" https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e10c0230efb8f0d169f91b7/1578182575563-VKLWQ9HIDUF21IRLE25Z/ForgiveThem5_213195747_large.jpg ARF & Soul "Forgive Them Father For They Have Sinned" https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e10c0230efb8f0d169f91b7/1578164984470-IHUH8NX615ELH78FOSR2/LRobertson_OyePapi.jpg ARF & Soul "OYE Papi" https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e10c0230efb8f0d169f91b7/1578187595498-EKB0GXA3DIKOD04MV0UB/Oswald.JPG ARF & Soul "A Whole Lotta Bull" https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e10c0230efb8f0d169f91b7/1604232596656-S4QZFPEBMSFP72ZM77KF/Herman+the+Pug+for+ARF+and+Soul.+LR.jpg ARF & Soul "Eat, Drink and Be Lazy" https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e10c0230efb8f0d169f91b7/1578183495358-OUJ1R4D5QBRN5G33ZRNJ/Pity+B..JPG ARF & Soul "Not Going Out Without a Fight" https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e10c0230efb8f0d169f91b7/1578183240953-RFV62L37EO4FQABYUIBI/Dallas_186165129_large.jpg ARF & Soul "You Lucky Dog!" https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e10c0230efb8f0d169f91b7/1604232746085-K7YA2VTP7W286FNVOMVU/Yuri%2C+the+Weimaraner+Edit.jpg ARF & Soul "Why" In Memoriam, Sandy Hook https://www.leonrobertson.com/home daily 1.0 2025-02-21 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e10c0230efb8f0d169f91b7/6cc2c079-7544-4458-827a-34e76f9fb5b4/ToHaveandToHold.jpg Home Rambo and Raz https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e10c0230efb8f0d169f91b7/0751c666-f305-412a-83ad-370f1e600ce0/LRobertson.Mungo.jpg Home “Great Scott!” Mungo, the Giant Scottish Terrier https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e10c0230efb8f0d169f91b7/1623756664700-FWCH34YKCMP8NNKT6NUZ/The+Scarlet+Macaws.jpg Home https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e10c0230efb8f0d169f91b7/1614988584653-TIU7P8G6J319MOQBNTJO/IMG_20210305_104039.jpg Home