Background
Katona, Robert Roy was born on March 16, 1947 in Athens, Ohio, United States. Son of Arthur and Verna (Wendelin) Katona.
Katona, Robert Roy was born on March 16, 1947 in Athens, Ohio, United States. Son of Arthur and Verna (Wendelin) Katona.
Student, University Colorado, 1965.
His method uses liquid acrylic paint poured onto the canvas, creating a dynamic flowing composition. When the paint is dry, he studies the free form color field, and looks for abstract shapes and images that suggest a theme. He then paints these visions into the background with startling precision.
When viewing his work it may take several minutes, or even several viewings to find the hidden images and overall impact of the work.
Based in New York for seven years, he created a form of computer art, Techism, made with colored plexiglas and electronics. He is a falconer and the first artist in North America to do falconry art
His knowledge of birds of prey has led to illustration contributions to the Raptor Research Foundation and the North American Peregrine Foundation. Katona"s work appears in collections, (Willie Nelson, John Denver, former United States. Senator Gary Hart, the United States. Air Force Academy, and the Royal Family of Saudi Arabia and in museums Museum of Art, Munich, Tapei Museum of Art, and the Biennial in Barcelona, Spain.
American Design Artist Biology Thol Arts Artist Biology Golden Eagle Country book
Class Directory.
Married Jo Laverne Bell, 1980. Children: Katherine Day, John Darren.