In this art series, Rob examines similarities of the French Impressionist Movement of the 1870s and 1880s, to the fan art movement popularized at conventions today. As with French impressionists, fan artists faced opposition from the conventional art community. Yet fan artists, as impressionists, focus on contemporary images people see in their everyday lives.

At the Moulin Rouge, impressionist artists and festivities mixed in an opulent spectacle. For fan artists, conventions and cosplay are the new Moulin Rouge. Fandom is the modern spectacle where artists and festivities merge. To highlight these similarities, Rob blends impressionist techniques inspired by Van Gogh, Toulouse-Lautrec and others. In this series, Rob captures images of cosplayers to tell their vibrant story.

Rob Hogan “Tiny Walker Cosplay” Acrylic on Canvas, 20 x 16 inches, 2016

Rob Hogan “Tiny Dancer Cosplay” Acrylic on Canvas, 20 x 16 inches, 2016

Rob Hogan “Ron” Acrylic on Canvas, 20 x 16 inches, 2016

Rob Hogan “Enid Cosplay” Acrylic on Canvas, 20 x 16 inches, 2016

Rob Hogan “Goth Steampunk” Acrylic on Canvas, 20 x 16 inches, 2016

Rob Hogan “Effie Duo Cosplay” Acrylic on Canvas, 20 x 16 inches, 2016

Rob Hogan “Mass Effect Cosplay” Acrylic on Canvas, 20 x 16 inches, 2016

Rob Hogan “Julie” Acrylic on Canvas, 16 x 20 inches, 2016

Rob Hogan “Raven Cosplay” Acrylic on Canvas, 20 x 16 inches, 2016

Rob Hogan “Ariel Cosplay” Acrylic on Canvas, 20 x 16 inches, 2016

Rob Hogan “Harley Cosplay” Acrylic on Canvas, 20 x 16 inches, 2016

Rob Hogan “Marceline Cosplay” Acrylic on Canvas, 20 x 16 inches, 2016

Rob Hogan “Spidey Cosplay” Acrylic on Canvas, 20 x 16 inches, 2016

Rob Hogan “Archer Cosplay” Acrylic on Canvas, 16 x 20 inches, 2016