Robert Tittle is best described as self taught, while in high school he studied the mail correspondence art course, "Art Instruction Inc.", many books from the library, and how to paint books from art stores.
At age 26, Robert was employed with the retail store, "The Fashion of Columbus", as the display artist, designing window displays and props. Robert painted oils in his spare time and was encouraged to start selling them, by a friend, Columbus Artist, Emerson Burkart.
Roberts' work was regularly seen in Columbus from 1964 to 1973 at sidewalk art shows at Graceland and Town & Country shopping centers. He also had solo shows at Forester's restaurant, and the Players Club.
In 1969, he was the Visual Merchandising Manager for Sears in Tiffin, Ohio. An art show at his home in 1970 resulted with him meeting members of the Tiffin Artist Association, and he was later elected Vice President and publicity chairman. He had displays of his paintings in many public places in that area.
Robert has won three International Display Contest that featured his art and designs, awarding him two first place gold medals and one second place bronze. His paintings are in private collections in Ohio Indiana, Florida and England.
He opened an art shop in Columbus, "Village Arts Unlimited" where he sold many paintings to visitors to German Village. Robert also painted many designs on vans at one time. He joined the Franklin County Sheriffs Department in 1979 and produced many composites that assisted in the identification and arrest of wanted suspects. In 1986 he was honored by the F.B.I. and attended their National Academy on Police Composite Art and Photo Retouching.
Robert has retired from the Sheriffs Department and devotes his time to working in his studio full time. February of 2006 Robert became the President of the Bexley Art League, he is also a member of the Worthington Area Art League.
Robert is presently working on multiple commissions involving people and pets. If you have an interest in a custom painting or portrait don't hesitate to contact Robert. He will be glad to hear from you.
Prints of my works are also available.
Solo Shows
Foresters Restaurant
Columbus, Ohio - 1969
The Players Club Theater
Columbus, Ohio - 1969
Art Show on the Green
Tiffin, Ohio - July 1970
The Thomas Deli-Caf
Tiffin, Ohio - October 1970
Village Arts Unlimited
German Village, Ohio - 1976, 1977
Ohio Public Employees Retirement System
Two Solo Shows - 2000
Thurns Restaurant
German Village, Ohio - Continuous Yearlong Shows 2001, 2002, 2003
Image Optical
Columbus, Ohio - October & November 2004
Group Shows
Anthem Insurance Gallery
Columbus, Ohio - 2000, 2001, 2002
High Road Gallery
Worthington, Ohio - 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003
LeVeque Tower Gallery
Columbus, Ohio - 2001, 2002, 2003
Upper Arlington Library
Upper Arlington, Ohio - 2001
Art in the Mansion
Bexley, Ohio - 2001, 2002
Michelle's Gallery
Dublin, Ohio
Group Show - 2001
Photography Show - 2002
Art in the Conservatory
Columbus, Ohio - 2002
City Hall
Grove City, Ohio - 2001, 2002
Robert has won three International Display Contest that featured his Art and Designs. Awarding him two First Place Gold Medals and one Second Place Bronze Medal. His paintings are in private clooections in Ohio, Indiana, Florida and in England.
Tiffin Ohio News
October
Display World International Magazine
October, 1971
January, 1972
March 1972
Vans and Trucks Magazine International
December, 1979
March, 1980
The OHIO STATE Lantern
April 12, 1988
The Artist Magazine
June, 2001
