Robert Plumb Artwork

Robert Plumb, a native of Potsdam, New York, was born May 12, 1933. He resided in Hannawa Falls, New York, and painted scenes of the Adirondacks for 25 years. He graduated with bachelor and master of science degrees from State University College at Buffalo, and studied at the Albright Art School in Buffalo. A former art teacher, he painted full time. Plumb was a member of the prestigious American Watercolor Society and the Central New York Watercolor Society.

Robert Plumb was the recipient of many awards in national and regional competitions including the American Watercolor Society, Chautauqua Exhibition of American Art, and Watercolor USA.

Plumb had his work chosen to be exhibited at the Frederic Remington Museum, Munson-Williams Proctor Institute, Eastern States Art Exhibit, Chautauqua Exhibition of American Art, Rocky Mountain National Park Watercolor Exhibition, American Watercolor Society, Watercolor USA, State Universities at Potsdam and Buffalo, Clarkson University, St. Lawrence University, Southern Vermont Art Center, and Center for Music, Drama and Art in Lake Placid.

The Adirondack Museum in Blue Mountain Lake displays works from their permanent collection. The display, "Watercolors of the Adirondacks," includes Plumb's paintings. At the time, Plumb was the only living artist whose paintings were exhibited by the Museum. For three years his works were also included in the Adirondacks National Exhibition of American Watercolors in Old Forge, New York.

Robert Plumb was featured in the magazine "Adirondack Life." His paintings have also appeared in the "The Conservationist" and on the cover of Paul Jameson's book Adirondack Reader. He produced a photograph for the cover of Bradford Van Diver's book Rocks and Routes of the North Country, and his photographs have appeared in many publications.

Robert Plumb married Joyce (Jonni) Taylor on June 11, 1956. Robert died on May 12, 1985 at age 52. In December 1985, A Memorial Exhibition was held at the Brainerd Art Gallery (now the Roland Gibson Gallery) at The State University of New York at Potsdam. Jonni was assisting in the planning of another exhibition, Remembering Robert Plumb at the time of her death, February 9,2003. Family and friends joined in completing plans for the exhibition. Over 70 original paintings were lent to the well-received exhibit held September 26 - November 2, 2003 at the Gibson Gallery.