"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