Originally form Montreal, Robert Cardinal has been living on Cape Cod for most of the past thirty-five years. Educated at La Grande Chaumiere School of Art in Paris, Cardinal has always been fascinated with the realist and impressionist schools of art history. His work is predominantly influenced by Edward Hopper.
His paintings of simple scenes, such as isolated beaches, light houses, and lonely Cape Houses stress color, light, and mood in an effort to capture a moment in time while simultaneously expressing the timelessness of solitude. He usually paints at sunrise or sunset- when the light offers him the drama and exact mood he is looking for. These times also offer striking combinations of color. Cardinal's distinct purple skies have lured and enticed many collectors. His work now hangs in homes and businesses throughout the United States, Canada, as well as in England, Germany, Ireland and Japan. | 
