The Artifactory and Beadology are pleased to announce that our July artist for the Art In the Afternoon program will be Cartoonist and Artist, Robert Richardson. His presentation will be held at Beadology at 2 PM, on Sunday, July 17th.
Robert Yale Richardson, is retired from thirty-five years as the prepress manager for Tidewater Direct in West Branch, Iowa.
2004-05 he contributed a weekly editorial cartoon in the Iowa City Press Citizen under the name rytoonz.
2005-2012 Robert taught an evening class, “Cartooning for Beginners,” through the Coralville Parks and Recreation Department.
In retirement his focus is on painting and drawing with watercolors, pastels and ink.
If you are interested in viewing some of his work, visit rytoonz.blogspot.com. We hope you’ll come and see Bob’s presentation. This will be interactive! Bring your ideas, and learn to do some cartooning! Supplies will be provided.
ART IN THE AFTERNOON is a monthly artist talk / workshop, typically held on the 3rd Sunday of each month. This series focuses on introducing local artists to the Iowa City community. Refreshments are provided.
2:00 PM, Sunday, July 17 at Beadology, 220 E. Washington
ADMISSION IS FREE!