Art
Through my art, I work to preserve the often overlooked corners of my city, San Francisco. I also do commissions, and create portraits of childhood homes and favorite haunts to help others celebrate their memories here.
"The Golden Gate" ©2016 Robin Galante
"Trad'r Sam and the Holy Virgin" ©2019 Robin Galante
"Along Balboa Street" ©2019 Robin Galante
"Let's Do Wash" ©2019 Robin Galante
"Simple Pleasures Cafe" ©2019 Robin Galante
"Signs on Balboa" ©2019 Robin Galante
"4-Star Theatre" ©2019 Robin Galante
"Tony's Cable Car" ©2019 Robin Galante
"A Girl and Her Dog" ©2019 Robin Galante
"Surfside Eleven" ©2019 Robin Galante
"Home by the Beach" ©2019 Robin Galante
"Mod on 36th" ©2019 Robin Galante
"House with the Round Window" ©2019 Robin Galante
"A Beacon in the Fog" ©2019 Robin Galante
"Palms in the Sunset" ©2019 Robin Galante
"Morning on Balboa" ©2018 Robin Galante
"Sutro Gazebo" ©2019 Robin Galante
"Gus' Bait & Tackle" ©2018 Robin Galante
"Balboa Theater" ©2018 Robin Galante
"Birds at Sutro Baths" ©2018 Robin Galante
"Trees at Land's End" ©2018 Robin Galante
"Sunset Surfer" ©2018 Robin Galante
"Joy of All Who Sorrow" ©2018 Robin Galante
"Pinelli's Flowerland" ©2018 Robin Galante
"Surfing Balboa" ©2019 Robin Galante
"8th & Clement" ©2018 Robin Galante
"Donuts on Clement" ©2018 Robin Galante
"Giant Camera" ©2019 Robin Galante
"Happy Houses" ©2018 Robin Galante
"Princess Tree" ©2018 Robin Galante
"Above the Bakery" ©2018 Robin Galante
"The Cook and the Cat" ©2018 Robin Galante
"Urban Bandits" ©2017 Robin Galante
"Flying Dream" ©2017 Robin Galante
"Dreaming Cat" ©2016 Robin Galante
"The Life of Leaves" ©2016 Robin Galante
"Moth Dreams" ©2016 Robin Galante
"Finding the Light" ©2015 Robin Galante
Selected Commissions
Below are some examples of recent commissions. Creating art for others is my favorite thing to do. If you would like me to paint something especially for you, email me.
"The Teal Balcony" ©2019 Robin Galante
"Beloved Tree" ©2019 Robin Galante
"The Fox in Her Kitchen" ©2019 Robin Galante
"11th Avenue House" ©2019 Robin Galante
"El Camino Del Mar" ©2019 Robin Galante
"Emily & the Magical Library"
This children's book by Paul Rest contains 40+ full-page watercolor illustrations.
"Nightbirds" Music Video
I illustrated this video for a local singer-songwriter, Mike Rufo. Video produced by Glen Kinion.