"My hope is that I can continue to grow with each painting or sculpture I finish, and I thank God for the abilities and opportunities he has given me."

Robert Ten Cate dedicated his career to the appreciation of art. He grew up in the southwestern Minnesota community of Edgerton. At an early age developed an interest in art, and an awareness to the beauty of nature, His interest in art lead him to Kendall School of Design in Grand Rapids, Michigan where he graduated, majoring in design, technical illustration, pro­fessional photography, and advertising. Upon completion of college, and military service he started Ten Cate Advertising Inc, in Sioux Falls, S.D. a full service advertising agency with national accounts. His work has been published internationally and awarded numerous art awards. His interest in nature and wildlife continues. Through business and vacation travel he has sketched and photographed many wildlife areas from the Artie Circle to Australia. His awareness to habitat, detail, color, composition, and the natural beau­ty of Gods creation are very evident in his paintings, sculpture, and various other artistic expressions. He presently lives in Sioux Falls, South Dakota and Tucson, Arizona.

"I am honored by all who enjoy and collect my work, and I will always try to improve and create artwork worthy of your attention and investment."

Robert D. Ten Cate