Robert Campbell (artist) facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Robert Campbell
Robert Campbell in the music video for Kenny Loggins's "Vox Humana," 1985
Born	(1951-04-18)18 April 1951 Marshall, Texas
Died	28 May 2004(2004-05-28) (aged 53) Los Angeles, CA
Education	Stephen F. Austin State University
Known for	Cofounding Brass Tacks Press

Robert Campbell (born April 18, 1951 – died May 28, 2004) was a talented American artist and writer. He was born in Marshall, Texas.

Robert loved art and studied it for two years at Stephen F. Austin State University. After his studies, he moved to Los Angeles. There, his art was shown at a place called Gallerie Rabindra.

Robert's Creative Work

During the 1980s and 1990s, Robert Campbell worked behind the scenes in entertainment. He was a scenic painter. This means he painted the backgrounds and sets for:

• MTV music videos
• Movies
• Theater plays

He even appeared in a music video himself! Robert played himself in the Kenny Loggins music video for the song "Vox Humana."

Becoming a Publisher

In 2002, Robert Campbell helped start a company called Brass Tacks Press. This company publishes books.

Two books featuring his work were published after he passed away:

• On a Purple Spiral Floating (2016) – This book was a collaboration between Robert Campbell and Pablo Capra.
• Robert Campbell: Collected Works 1976-2004 (2022) – This book gathered many of his artworks and writings from throughout his career.

Robert Campbell passed away on May 28, 2004. He left behind a legacy of art and writing.