‘As a Face is Reflected in Water, so the Heart Reflects the Real Person’ (Print)

‘As a Face is Reflected in Water, so the Heart Reflects the Real Person’, 2009

Robert von Kepner

Fine Art Print – 16″ x 20″
Original drawing: 2b Graphite on Paper, valued at $3,000.00

The eyes reveal the health of a body and the sincerity of the soul. A face could make another person feel ingratiated, or it may be repelled by the lack of attraction to still another. Regardless, usually, it is an individual’s character and personality that eventually attracts one’s interest.

A skilled portraitist and avid surfer, Robert von Kepner’s creative journey has been inspired by the natural world around him since adolescence. With his innate inclination for capturing the essence of individuals and a keen eye for detail, Robert found his true calling in the intricate world of portrait illustration in the classical style of chiaroscuro. He primarily uses graphite and the effect of monochromatic contrast in his artwork. Through this technique, he is able to exude vivid emotions from the subjects in his drawings, representing distress, strength, and faith.

Robert’s work earned acclaim locally and nationally. From scholarship awards offered by CBS Studios to solo exhibitions and book publications, Robert’s visual works and writings have a prolific impact on all who experience them.