ROBERT POKORNY aka RIP has been doodling in art since he was a day dreaming boy and was influenced by such visuals as Wacky Packages, Looney Tunes, and Mad Magazine. Robert's art has been described stylistically as work that turns on every dime, quirky, engaging, a high quality of imagery and a visual ambush that catches the viewer off guard.

His illustrations have appeared in Galleries and on CD's, Band Poster's, Newspapers and Magazines. Robert's style is whimsical, surreal, and his images tend to capture a specific moment or scene while keeping an underlying edge. 

Often Robert's imagery is influenced by Modern and Pop Culture and are character driven while they convey themes of madcap fun to the sublime.

For over 12 years and due to his love for music Robert has been creating posters for such bands as Sonic Youth, Taj Mahal, Jimmy Eat World, Jack Johnson, Rilo Kiley, Iron & Wine, Josh Ritter, Damien Rice and many more. Robert's clients have included Capitol Records, DreamWorks, Geffen Records, Astralwerks, EMI and Pepsi. See his POSTERS prints are available.

Robert’s art has graced the walls of La Luz De Jesus, M Modern Gallery, Alpha Cult, Applegate Gallery and in The Graphic Noise Show, which toured Galleries and Universities of America in 2006. Take a look at PAINTINGS to see his work.

Robert’s posters were featured at the 2006’s “The Plug Awards”. His art can also be seen on SPARKLEHORSE latest cd, web page and tour merchandise.

Two of Robert's pieces were chosen by the Society of Illustrators of Los Angeles to be published in the Limited Edition Illustration West 45 Book 2007. These pieces were also exhibited at The Billy Shire Fine Arts Gallery.  View the NEWS for RIP'S latest ventures.

When RIP isn’t thoroughly buried in all things visual he can be found spending time with his wife CHARLENE, daughter SERENA and yes his wiener... DOG. Check out his PRINTS and enter the world of RIP'S love for the dachshund.