ROBERT GRIFFING
Born 1940 in Linesville, Pennsylvania; lives in Gibsonia, Pennsylvania
GROWING UP IN HISTORY-RICH western Pennsylvania, Robert Griffing roamed the fields and shores of a nearby lake. Indian artifacts that he found during his wanderings led to his fascination with the region’s early history and Indian lore. Following thirty years as a commercial artist, which refined the keen sense of design and composition that prepared him for his fine art career, Griffing turned to painting the Eastern Woodland Indians of the eighteenth century who had intrigued him as a youth.
Today, Griffing is known for his finely detailed and historically accurate portrayals of Native Americans living during America’s colonial period. A thorough researcher, he also gains a feeling for his subjects by using Native American models from the Seneca and Ottawa nations. He has developed a strong friendship and respect that enables him to have the support from these groups. Many of whom have shown his work in their museums and cultural centers.
Gallery Representation
Settlers West Galleries, Tucson, Arizona
Lord Nelson Gallery, Gettysburg, Pennsylvania