Robert McGuire

Illustrator Robert McGuire was born in Kansas and received his BFA from the Kansas City Art Institute. Shortly afterward, he moved to Japan, where he worked as an illustrator, elementary school teacher, and designer. While living in Japan for four years, he developed a profound respect for the country's art and culture. The soft simplicity of his paintings reflects a mix of influences from both the West and the East. He now lives in New York City with his wife.

Illustrator Robert McGuire was born in Kansas and received his BFA from the Kansas City Art Institute. Shortly afterward, he moved to Japan, where he worked as an illustrator, elementary school teacher, and designer. While living in Japan for four years, he developed a profound respect for the country's art and culture. The soft simplicity of his paintings reflects a mix of influences from both the West and the East. He now lives in New York City with his wife. See less