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,...view moreRob 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 (but not about trains). His artwork intensified after becoming a stay-at-home Dad, and he began participating in art shows around Chicago. His creative energy largely concentrates on writing, but he also paints and sculpts, focusing on whimsical penguins.view less