Binks, Robert - Painting. Oil on Masonite - signed lower right. A majestic Blue Heron surveys the scene for lunch. Board measures 40x40 framed to overall size of 44.5x44.5. Robert began exhibiting his works in NorthCarolina in 1972. Every year for eight years he won "Best in Show" at one particular show and in 1976, was named "Wildlife Artist of the Year" by the North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission. In 1980, Robertinitiated Florida Ducks Unlimited Sponsor Print Program, underwritten by the Coca Cola Company. He was also commissioned by Red Lobster Restaurants, Inc. to produce prints for Ducks Unlimited’s national fund raisingefforts. He was selected as featured artist at the Myrtle Beach Wildlife Exposition in 1998 and 1999. He was chosen for membership in the international "Society of Animal Artists" and participated in several of theSocieties' exhibits around the country. Robert was also elected to "Who's Who in Americas' Waterfowl Art." Robert designed the First of State duck stamp and turkey stamp for Florida as well as winning the national