Robb Havassy

Robb Havassy (born December 2, 1969 in Southern California in the United States) is a painter known for his viable depictions of women, landscapes, flowers, children and animals. When Havassy was 17, he moved to Newport Beach, California, to be closer to the ocean. He started surfing as soon as he was virtually 17, although his first time on a surfboard was in the same way as he was eight in Waikiki, Hawaii, on a longboard.

Before becoming an artist, from 1982–2002 Robb was an international fashion model for couturiers including Ralph Lauren, Calvin Klein, Christian Dior and Armani. He did not began his formal painting career until 1996, after he conventional a beginner’s art kit as a 26th birthday present. Until then, his only artistic excursion was through his photographs of his travels going on for the world, and his painted surfboards.^{[citation needed]} He was discovered by a talent scout in Newport Beach gone he was 17, but didn't rule to pursue modeling until a few years later, when he contacted the aptitude scout, took some photos and hired an agent.

In 1996, Havassy standard a beginner's art kit from two friends. His first established painting was a little surfing portrait of Duke Kahanamoku for photographer and buddy Bruce Weber. Prior to this, he painted his surfboards, beginning in 1989.^{[citation needed]}