Robert "Rob" Schamberger is an Americanpainter known for hisportraiture ofprofessional wrestlers.[1] He was the host of Canvas 2 Canvas on theWWE Network andYouTube until 2024.
Schamberger currently resides inKansas City.
Rob's technique involves the tracing and copying of promotional images or video stills to paper or canvas after which he uses various materials such asacrylic,watercolour,ink, andpaint markers, to create his work.[2] Often many materials are used in the same painting in amixed media fashion. Schamberger uses synthetic round brushes in a variety of sizes as well as apainting knife to create his works. Regarding tracing, Schamberger himself has stated - "Man, I could give a damn."[3]
Schamberger utilizes unusual colour combinations and uses a technique not unlike theposturization tool inPhotoshop to break down the original reference photos to create something unique when compared to the source material.[4]
Schamberger hosts the Canvas 2 Canvas show on WWE'sYouTube channel and theWWE Network. On the show, Schamberger unveils new portraits of past and current wrestlers.[5]
Schamberger is the official WWE Artist in Residence.[7] While Schamberger operates an independent store, most of his WWE artwork is purchased by the WWE organization and sold through their official storefronts and auctions.[6] Schamberger's work is printed on a variety of WWE merchandise, including tee shirt designs.[6]
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