Rob is a former scientist, corporate lawyer and systems manager who retained his passion for art and writing throughout his many careers. Writing was a way to pass the time on long train commutes, where he wrote a full-length novel, not about trains. After becoming a stay-at-home Dad his artwork intensified, leading to active participation in art shows around Chicago for many years. His creative energy concentrates on writing now, but when he's not writing, he paints and sculpts, focusing on whimsical penguins.