Robert McArthur, known as the “Sculpty Painter”, is an innovative artist whose inimitable style engages, delights, and inspires us. His skillful multi-layered paint and clay process imbues his art with vibrant and tactile qualities. His diverse subjects reflect his versatile creative vision that spans across the human experience and the natural world.   Robert illuminates his artistic expression by using colors to emphasize their emotive attributes. His palette is comprised of metallic and neon paints with flat black to enliven contrast. He also departs from pure reality in his choice of stylized figures and forms to bring a sense of poetry and lyricism to his imaginative narratives.   Each sculptural painting by Robert McArthur tells a unique story and takes us on a different path of discovery. We are enchanted with child-like amusement upon seeing “Rockin Raptor” that portrays a guitar playing dinosaur. We are stimulated by the message-driven energy that ignites introspection as we view “Inflection Point – Which Road to Choose”. We are embraced by a fusion of spirited beauty and a reverence for nature and aquatic ecosystems as we gaze into his eloquent water-focused paintings.   Furthermore, Robert’s unerring capacity to enlighten viewers is reflected in such paintings as “I Wish Upon A Star” and “Swimming through the Stars”. They convey aspirational states of human consciousness and the cosmos. We are drawn to these figures and captivated by their symbolic references to idealized representation. They are distinctive and memorable.   Renee Philips, Director and Curator, Manhattan Arts International, NYC, NY