Bob was a fairly traditional and quiet fellow in some ways, but I would tell people in order to fully understand him they should read his writings to get the full scope of his aesthetic multiplicity and penetrating observational skills.īut with all these accomplishments and skills, there was an underlying sense that “Chouinard” was his true passion – not as a strictly nostalgic pursuit, but as a pursuit in terms of Chouinard’s relevance – TODAY. He was an exceptional graphic designer who practically designed the modern view of Orange County with his friend and fellow alum Ned Jacoby, as well as innumerable other companies including designing the modern logo for Fender Musical Instruments.īob was a poet and musician as well, and a very open minded writer, having written excellent books as well as many articles on art and artists in San Diego publications for decades. His drafting skills, his approach to the human figure and watercolor medium were spectacular and renowned. He seemed pleased that our coming together might just help create that.īob was a fabulous and diverse artist and thinker. Robert Perine: Chouinard Artist and Art Activist by Dave Tourje, 2008īob had spent years writing this book, from 1978 to 1985, in the hopes that it could spark some kind of re-emergence of the spirit of Chouinard, something Bob felt had relevance in the contemporary art world.
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