Robert holds Bachelor of Fine Art and Bachelor of Education Degrees from Queen's University. Upon graduating, he worked for many years as a recreation coordinator in Manitoba Health Care.
As a visual artist in health care professional he understands and demonstrates the importance of connecting a person with their creative process and the resulting healing benefits.
Today, Robert's focus is being a mentor, a conscious elder, and a land-based artist in residence and co-owner of Journey Home Artist Retreat (Waldersee, Manitoba).