Art for
Every Space
Every Space
Personalized Paintings by RN Cohen
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Robert Cohen is a
Portland, Maine-based
artist whose expressive
watercolor and oil
paintings have earned
recognition over a career
spanning more than five
decades.
A graduate of the Maine College of Art (MECA), Bob has been exhibiting his work since 1970, developing a distinctive, nostalgic style that brings people back to places they love and moments they don’t want to forget.
Bob draws inspiration from all the beauty Maine has to offer and his travels through Italy, creating work that reflects a deep connection to place and memory. His paintings capture familiar scenes, such as rocky coastlines, lighthouses, Old Orchard Beach, local landmarks, and vivid skylines— that spark a personal sense of nostalgia. More than just a picture, each piece aims to capture the feeling of being there, with atmosphere, light, and mood woven into every brushstroke.
A graduate of the Maine College of Art (MECA), Bob has been exhibiting his work since 1970, developing a distinctive, nostalgic style that brings people back to places they love and moments they don’t want to forget.
Bob draws inspiration from all the beauty Maine has to offer and his travels through Italy, creating work that reflects a deep connection to place and memory. His paintings capture familiar scenes, such as rocky coastlines, lighthouses, Old Orchard Beach, local landmarks, and vivid skylines— that spark a personal sense of nostalgia. More than just a picture, each piece aims to capture the feeling of being there, with atmosphere, light, and mood woven into every brushstroke.
He describes his art as 'Americana, whimsical, not super-serious.'
Beth Newman, owner of Yarmouth Frame & Gallery, interviews
Bob about his artistic journey.