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Young Gun

Acrylic on 2 sheets of 18"x24" plexiglass on top of 3 sheets of 24"x32" plexiglass. Date: June 2026.

Young Gun – Neo-Pointillist self-portrait on layered plexiglass, front view by Robert Shirk
Young Gun – Neo-Pointillist painting side view showing layered plexiglass depth
Young Gun – Detail of Neo-Pointillist dots and etching marks on plexiglass
Why Dots? – Watch the video about Neo-Pointillist technique
Young Gun – Close-up detail of acrylic pointillist technique on layered plexiglass
Young Gun – Detail view of kinetic 3D effect in Neo-Pointillist painting
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Thumbnail – Why Dots? video
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2026 Art League of Daytona Beach "Members Showcase" Juried Exhibit, Judges Comments:
Best in Show: “Young Gun” by Robert Shirk
“The surface dimension through the pains of overlapping glass/plexi creates dynamic movement that changes based on the location of the viewer. The physical plane is flat but the treatment allows the viewer to dive into a depth experience. I kept coming back and back.” - Judge: Bryce Hammond, MFA


The Story Of This Painting.

Oh, to be 25 years old again!

This is me at 25, hanging at the beach with my friends and my hobie cat. Those were the days, I had just finished collage, was tanned, and ready to roll.

With this painting I wanted to combine a contemporary graphic feel to contrast with my tight neo-pointillest technique. I tried to be a lot looser with the underpainting. I added out of registration etching marks to add movement and give the painting a looser feel.

The painting is done with acrylic paint on 2 sheets of 18"x24" plexiglass on top of 3 sheets of 24"x32" plexiglass.

Here are the two images I used as refrence for this painting.

Reference photo used for Young Gun Neo-Pointillist painting – artist at 25 with Hobie Cat

You can learn more about my journey to Pointillism here.

Exhibition History: