Andrea Tharin

MAY 04, 1945 TO MARCH 24TH, 2010

Roy Schallenberg’s laughter, stories, vibrant art work, guidance and powerful presence since 1976 will be greatly missed at Art Shows across the country. Roy’s artistic ability was evident as a child, but became a passion and career as a young man in South Africa. Roy was an engineer by education and training. Displaying his many talents he played bass guitar for a band that became well known in South Africa. The band eventually worked for Saully Kirsner, also known for the Atlantis in the Bahamas, by playing in his four luxury beach hotels in Durban. Roy met an artist during that time and began selling his paintings at the Kirsner Hotels and soon discovered that the paintings he created were in a higher demand. Soon his paintings were being purchased by a gallery in Israel. Roy’s art career led him to Australia where he lived and painted for years. A television documentary was done on him and his paintings. Soon after Roy was asked to teach painting to the passengers on the “Love Boat”, which was shooting scenes for the new sitcom at sea and taking passengers from Australia to the United States. Roy made the United States his home. He had a home most of his life in south Florida and in his beloved Charlevoix, Michigan. Roy made his last home with his wife, Andrea, in Merritt Island Florida.

Roy traveled the United States and Canada creating and selling his paintings with many promoters, galleries and organizations. Roy created relationships as well as paintings with his many collectors over the years. He had many famous and well known collectors, but to Roy they all were important . Roy donated often to non-profits and causes to help raise money and awareness. He loved helping others become successful and shared his knowledge and experience freely. He was a mentor and friend to any artist or promoter, especially new, who needed a moral boost, idea, assistance or guidance. He was also open to learning and growing as an artist and person and often sought out the wisdom and advice of others. Roy was involved with helping many promoters over the years, served on several juries and judged various shows.

Schallenberg found great excitement in discovering and working with different dynamics and synergy of paint, creating flows and movements unique to his vibrant style. The abstract and expressionist paintings are pure energy and intuitive flair, reflecting the mood and understanding of the viewer. With airbrush, palette knife and brush, the artist weaved color, texture, and aura into a fantasy of brilliance and spontaneity. Always innovative on his artistic journey, Schallenberg created a dynamic sculpture collection, using the same strengths and flow found in his paintings.

Roy led a life as vibrant, bold and intuitive as his paintings. He loved his life, his friends, his family, golf and a good single malt scotch. He was happiest in his studio, on the golf course and spending time with his wife and friends. Roy felt fortunate, loved and overwhelmed with all the visits, calls, cards and generous shows of support. His memory and legacy will live on in his artwork, his friends and family who will love and cherish him forever. Roy’s wife, Andrea, son, Mathew and daughter, Danielle want to thank each and every person who shared Roy’s journey with him and invites you to share your stories with us at schallenbergstudio@yahoo.com.

The Schallenberg style affords patrons the opportunity to accumulate a diversified collection of the artists widely acclaimed work. Giclee's on canvas, prints and other Schallenberg products available through this website and by contacting Schallenberg Studios. To discuss or view remaining originals please email or call.

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