Bob Bass is a featured artist at Studio 316. His work is known for its humor and cutting-edge satire. Working primarily with acrylic paint on paper, he produces off-beat contemporary work that is unmistakable.

Bob chooses from several different color media, often using dyes and other color products, and mixes them with various elements such as paper, glitter and organic materials. Bob also works with canvas and can reproduce his work on both paper and canvas.

During the last few years, Bob has experimented with a software program called "Painter". Using this program, a skilled artist can employ watercolor, pen and ink, chalk, oil, and pencil, and combine them with several effects, to achieve exciting new works.

Bob attended the Instituto Allende in San Miguel de Allende, Mexico and received his bachelor of fine arts degree from the Rhode Island School of Design. His post-graduate study includes Pratt Institute, F.I.T., and The School of Visual Arts, as well as serving an internship with Milton Glaser at WBMG.

Bob traveled, studied and worked for several years, before returning to his native town of Freeport, Texas. He lived in New York City for 12 years, working as an illustrator and graphic designer. His drawings appeared in such venues as Time Magazine, The Village Voice, National Review, Manhattan Catalog, Diversion, View, and Art Director.

His work has been awarded by The Society of Illustrators and included in their exhibition and annual publication. Some of Bob’s graphic design clients include Barrons Books, Time-Warner, Fairchild Publications, Grand Union, University of Minnesota, Tomato Records, GRP Records, The Metropolitan Opera Company, and Rockefeller Center.

In 19XX, Bob founded his own company, Sattire, Inc., which exclusively creates and manufactures his original screen print designs. His designs have been distributed both nationally and internationally. Major retail accounts include Macy’s and Bloomingdale’s, where his original designs were the highest volume sellers in their department for three consecutive years. Bloomingdale’s International selected his design for its Year of the Dragon promotion.

Bob now divides his time between Freeport and Houston and is pursuing his long-time interest in fine arts. He is restoring the Historic Sulfur Co. Building in Freeport, which he has converted into a bed and breakfast, artists’ lofts, commercial spaces, and his personal studio. He is in the process of installing an art gallery and meeting space.

Bob’s work can be viewed by appointment at Studio 316, Contemporary Art Gallery, located at 316 West Park Avenue in Historic Downtown Freeport, Texas.