To inquire about commissioning or purchasing original art, illustrations or prints, or if you would like to be added to the mailing list please contact Robert at:
rob@crackedhat.com
519-748-8428
All prints use archival ink on heavy weight fine art matte, signed by the artist and logo embossed.
Robert Carter is a multiple award-winning illustrator. Born in St. Albans, England, he moved to Ontario, Canada, at an early age. He went on to study Art and Illustration, graduating from the prestigious Sheridan College School of Art and Animation.
A professional illustrator for over two decades, Robert's style combines a strong foundation in portraiture with a unique sense of visual and conceptual problem-solving. He creates striking, vibrant and textured illustrations and portraits ranging from realistic to surreal.
With a background in traditional oil painting, Robert applied those skills to the digital realm, teaching himself the digital painting medium. This is now his preferred method of working, for its speed and flexibility.
Robert would like to continue to explore and expand his work, continually striving to improve himself and his art. He now lives and works as a professional freelance illustrator in Waterloo, Ontario, Canada.
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of Illustrators NY Awards Annual: (2023, 2019, 2018, 2017, 2014, 2007)
Creative
Quarterly: (2024, 2023, 2022, 2021, 2019, 2018, 2017, 2016, 2015, 2014, 2013)
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of News Design:
(2023, 2018, 2017 Silver Medal, Awards of Excellence 2016, 2015 Best Sports page 2010)
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iii Illustration Awards:
(2023, 2022) Merit awards (2021) Best of the Best and Merit awards (2020) Best of the Best and Merit Awards
Canadian National Magazine Awards: (2023, 2018 Silver Award, 2023, 2020, 2019 Best in Illustration Nomination
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of Illustrators LA Awards: (2024: Gold Award, 2023 Gold Award, 2021 Gold Award, 2020 Patrick Nagel Award of Excellence, 2019, 2018, 2016, 2015, 2014 Bronze, 2011, 2010 Silver Award, 2009)
Communication
Arts Illustration Awards Annual: (2023 shortlist, 2019, 2018, 2015, 2014, 2010, 2009, 2008, 2006)
Creative
Quarterly's 100 Best: (2022, 2019, 2018, 2009)
3x3
Illustration Awards Annual: (2024, 2023, 2022, 2021 Silver Award, 2020, 2018, 2016, 2010, 2008)
The
Association of Illustrators World Illustration Awards: (2023 longlisted, 2020)
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By Art: (2023, 2022, 2021, 2020)
Global Healthcare Illustration Awards: (2022)
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(2022) Book category (2021)
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Magazine Awards: Best Illustrated Cover Award: (2014)
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Match: Best Illustration Award (2012)
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6th Awards Annual: 1st place single (2011) 2nd place series (2009, 2008)
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Publications Source Illustration Book: (2010)
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Excellence in Illustration: (2010, 2009, 2008, 2007)
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Arts: Young Blood: New Talent Commanding Our Attention (2006)
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Book AR100 Awards Show: (2007)
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Artist's Magazine 24th Annual Art Competition: (2007)
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& Graphic Designers Market Handbook: (2006)
Conflux
3: International Art Show: (2006)
Canadian Business Press: Kenneth
R Wilson Memorial Award for Outstanding Illustration: (2004)
Graphic
Exchange Art Award: (2003)