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Artist Rob Kaz is known for oil paintings that are heavily influenced by his background in studio animation and video game art. His love for using character and light to tell a story are evident in every detail of his paintings. "I want people to be happy when they look at my work, so I create stories that personally make me smile or laugh. But I also want people to notice the technical side of my paintings. I put a lot of emphasis on lighting, composition and color when I paint. I think all of these aspects ultimately play a factor in deciding the emotional outcome of a finished painting." When he paints, Rob imagines "places he'd rather be" and he imagines "friends along the way." Both are recurring themes and have organically resulted in two aptly named collections of work. With the success and popularity of his artwork and his characters continuing to grow, Rob appreciates the many opportunities he has received in the art world. He is fortunate to have been granted the license to paint some of his favorite films in his own style. Disney, Pixar, Lucasfilm and Warner Bros. have all taken form on Rob's easel and his inner child and geek come to the forefront to pay homage to the moment. A reflection of his leading character, a tiny green frog named Beauregard (Beau for short), Rob has embraced the fandom surrounding his big-eyed, mouthless friend. Beau now appears in all of Rob's paintings and is sometimes hidden. Finding him has become a challenge embraced by fans.