Pittsburgh View – An Extension of Waterways and Working Boats This piece, Pittsburgh View, may seem like a departure from my typical subject matter. I spent most of my life living in Pittsburgh, PA. While the region directly influenced my Working Boat and Waterways series, I haven’t created much art of the city itself. ThisContinue reading “Pittsburgh View”
Category Archives: Pittsburgh
Ebenezer
Ebenezer Bridge is a covered bridge in Washington County, Pennsylvania, near where I used to live. The bridge originally crossed the Maple Creek near Ginger Hill, but was moved to Mingo Creek Park in 1977.
It’s Duck Season
My hometown has gone duck crazy since Devlin Hodges took over as the starting quarterback for the Pittsburgh Steelers. In addition to being a professional football player, Hodges is a champion duck caller, hence his nickname, “The Duck”. To join in all the excitement, here is some old but related work. If you want toContinue reading “It’s Duck Season”
Rivers and Roads
In this artist statement, I explain how my love for waterways started back when I was a boy, and my father would take me with him to the Pittsburgh wharves during his truck deliveries. I came across some old photos depicting that period in time. In this first photo, if you look closely, you’ll seeContinue reading “Rivers and Roads”
Robert Yonke Art 