Please join the Seabrook Island Artist Guild for a reception
to meet Rob and view his creative artworks.
Tuesday, December 2, 2025
4:30-6:00 pm
the Lake House
Rob Bavier grew up on the water. A photo from when he was just ten months old shows him standing at the tiller of an Interclub dinghy, a fitting start for someone from a family of sailors. Both his grandfather and father competed in the America’s Cup, with his father serving as skipper of Constellation during its successful 1964 defense.
With that heritage, it’s no surprise that Rob’s earliest memories are of racing on Long Island Sound and cruising along the ever-changing coast of Maine. The shifting moods of the sea have always fascinated him, and they are vividly reflected in his art. Whether it’s the glassy calm of a windless day punctuated by playful cat’s paws, the fierce energy of a Nor’easter with spindrift blowing off the wave tops, the quiet isolation of a sunrise in a secluded Maine cove, or the electric intensity of a 100-boat start at Larchmont Race Week, each moment provides inspiration for his work.
Although he no longer races, Rob has retired to Seabrook Island, where the ocean and tidal marshes are part of his artistic life. Every summer, he returns to Maine to sail and paint its familiar coastlines.
Trained as an architect, Rob began painting watercolor renderings of his designs before branching into fine art. Today, he works primarily in watercolor, oil, and pastel; choosing the medium that best suits his subject and mood.
Rob is a member of the American Society of Marine Artists and the Oil Painters of America. His paintings have received numerous honors, including “Best in Show” and “Best Watercolor” awards at juried exhibitions. He was invited by the Marlborough Arts Center to present an eight-week solo exhibition titled Sea Change, showcasing his marine-themed works.
Most recently, his paintings were selected for the ASMA 2021 North Regional Exhibition at the Krasl Art Center and for OPA’s 2021 Salon Show at the Quinlan Visual Arts Center. He is a past Vice President of the Seabrook Island Artist Guild, where he leads plein air outings for fellow artists.
Join us in celebrating Rob Bavier’s artistic journey at his Artist of the Month reception on Tuesday, December 2, from 4:30–6:00 pm at the Seabrook Island Lake House.
-Submitted by Seabrook Island Artist Guild
(Image credit: Rob Bavier)