> Outsider Artists > We Are All Americans #05 The Beaver Painting
A painting by The Beaver divided into four quadrants. Inside of each quadrant is a man's portrait, standing in front of red, white, and blue stripes.

We Are All Americans #05 The Beaver Painting

U.S.A, c. 1994

12 x 48 in (30 x 122 cm)

ID #BEAVER-Z-05

+ Wishlist
A painting divided into four quadrants, in each a different, fantastically colored portrait of a man. Behind each man are stripes colored red, white, and blue. To accompany this patriot feeling, at the top of the painting the words "We Are All Americans" are painted. A painting whose bright colors betray its rousing message.

For Robyn "The Beaver" Beverland, painting was never just a hobby. The Beaver was born in 1957 in Oldsmar, Florida with a rare genetic condition called Wolfrand Syndrome that left him blind in one eye and only partially sighted in the other. In addition, he also dealt with cerebral palsy and diabetes. And so, painting became his lifeline, a creative outlet that sustained him throughout his day to day struggles. The Beaver was an entirely self-taught artist, and primarily used house paint, plywood, or cardboard to make his art. His art, painted simply without conventional perspective or structure, creates a delightful feeling of immediacy and clarity. The Beaver tragically passed away in 1998. Throughout it all he always said he tried to "live every minute and treasure every day." His optimism and positivity lives on in his artwork.

Artist: Robyn "The Beaver" Beverland

Material: House paint on plywood

BEAVER-#05

500-1000 america american art art brut florida folk art man naive art original outsider art patriotic political portrait size-12x48 south southern united United States

More from Outsider Artists