Robert Wheeler

Robert Wheeler, a native Californian, was raised in Hollywood. Married in 1966, he joined the Los Angeles Police Department. After retiring, Wheeler found work in the film industry. His rugged looks earned him a Screen Actors card. Spending many hours on filming locations, Wheeler wrote two fiction romantic novels, which resulted in coworkers giving him the name "The Curbside Writer."

Wheeler's wife, Denise, challenged him to begin painting, so he then purchased a 49-cent paint brush. Enjoying the freedom of abstraction, his work is creating solutions for art collectors. His work is currently on exhibition at the Marriott Hotel, Woodland Hills, CA.

"Escaping into a love of wall creations, I'm allowed explosive decisions enhanced by reflecting colors and unsolicited directions. I've learned that there's no right or wrong application capturing expression. So prevalent, a picture frame is not complete unless the inside canvas trims the extension--gesturing devotion.

For more information, call 818 348 8202; e-mail curbsidewriter@ sbcglobal.net; visit www.r-fineart.com.