Robert Bliss is a self-taught sculptor, an art that began in his childhood and continues to this day.  He was inducted into the Rockport Art Association in 1991 as an artist member and taught sculpture there as well.  He earned an artist membership at the North Shore Arts Association in 1993.

 As a member of the Rockport Art Association, he won several awards.  He was awarded the Martha Moore Memorial Award for his sculpture entitled “Nintendo”, a study of his son playing the game on his computer.  He also did a piece using his son as the model for a “high-action skateboarder.  His use of a very traditional material to express a most contemporary activity is a
wonderful touch“, Elisabeth Clark, North Shore Magazine.  He also received the Richard Recchia Memorial Award for excellence in sculpture for a piece entitled “Sunning.”

He decided to try his hand at making decorative tiles eight years ago because it was a satisfying way to capture nature.  He was inspired by the ocean and its shore.  He sculpts the original work in clay, makes a mold, hand presses the tiles, and lets them dry thoroughly before firing.  After the first firing he and his wife, Karen, glaze the tiles and then they are fired a second time which brings out the beautiful, glossy, ocean-inspired colors.  

 Just recently a Rockport, MA restaurant purchased his tiles to display in their establishment.

Molds

Artist - Designer - Sculptor Bob Bliss

Out of the Mold