Rob’s life in the arts began during his tour of duty in Vietnam. Documenting his experience as an infantry soldier in the jungle gave spark to his interest in photography.

Following his discharge from the Army, Rob took advantage of the GI Bill by attending college in Colorado to study commercial photography. After graduation, Rob and his wife, Kathy, moved back to the Chicago area where he apprenticed with two photographers before striking out on his own. In 1985 Rob and Kathy opened Rob Anderson Photography in the Greek Town neighborhood of Chicago.

In March of 1998 tragedy struck when their older son, Brendon, was murdered. They were devastated. By 2000 they’d closed the doors on their studio.

A few years later, as he worked through grief, he regained his enthusiasm for photography. After Brendon died, Rob chose the heart as his symbol of love for their son. On a small tabletop studio, he photographed anything he could make into the shape of a heart. Once those ideas ran their course, he put brush to canvas and began painting hearts. Always with Brendon on his mind.

Rob’s passion soon took another direction when he immersed himself in the world of abstract art. Rob says, “An abstract painting gives the viewer a path into their own interpretation of beauty and design.” Seeing his world in colorful, bold and enthusiastic colors and designs is what gives Rob his passion to paint.

Over the course of many years, Rob has accumulated an extensive collection of hundreds of paintings. These artworks play a central role in our business venture, serving as a key inspiration for our concept.

Rob's art tells a story of love and resilience, and it's important to note that he is a proud veteran, his artistic journey having begun during his tour of duty in Vietnam. In that spirit, we extend an invitation for you to join us in giving back. At checkout, you have the power to choose where our donation goes, supporting causes like assisting military veterans, addressing gun violence, and providing grief therapy programs. To learn more about our donations, please see our “Where We Give” section.