Rob Gonsalves

Robert "Rob" Gonsalves (July 10, 1959 – June 14, 2017) is a Canadian painter of magic and surreal events.

Recognition
Gonsalves's art was not recognized until several years after he started, in the Toronto Outdoor Art Exhibit. He was given a small spot there to show off his most recent art. During the exhibit, he received a large amount of encouragement.

Distribution
Gonsalves currently sells his latest work at exhibits and multiple websites. His most visited exhibits include the Art Expo in New York and Los Angeles, Decor Atlanta and Las Vegas, Fine Art Forum, as well as one-man shows at Discovery Galleries, Ltd., Marcus Ashley Gallery, and the Hudson River Art Gallery.

Books
In June 2003, Simon & Schuster produced Gonsalves's first book, Imagine a Night. A second book, Imagine a Day, was produced in 2004. That book received the 2005 Governor General's Award. In 2008, Gonsalves produced another book, Imagine a Place.

References

Other websites
Huckleberry Fine Art Gallery 
The Magic Realism of Rob Gonsalves

Category:Canadian painters
Category:1959 births
Category:2017 deaths
Category:People from Toronto