Bob herdman biography

Herdman, Robert Inerarity

Robert Inverarity Herdman (1829 - 1888) was born in Rattray near Blairgowrie in  Perthshire, the fourth and youngest son of a parish minister. 

After the early death of his father, the family moved to St Andrews where he studied divinity at Madras College, then the University of St. Andrews. Apromising Greek scholar, he retained a love of the classics throughout his life. 

He left university prematurely and moved  to Edinburgh in 1847 to train under Robert Scott Lauder as an artist. He was a friend of Professor John Stuart Blackie, who instilled in him a love of the Celtic Revival reflected in his later works.

Some of Herdman’s early paintings illustrated biblical subjects., but after a visit to the continent in 1855, his main source of inspiration became Scottish History, and song. He also executed a number of portraits and single figures, often Scottish peasant girls.

Herdman is known to have spent many summers on Arran, working in watercolour,  with many holiday sketc

Robert Herdman

Robert Inerarity Herdman RSA RSW (17 September 1829 – 10 January 1888) was a Scottish artist specialising in portraiture and historical compositions. He is also remembered for a series of pastoral scenes featuring young girls.[1]

He received commissions from most Scottish city councils, and is work is found in many galleries including the Royal Scottish Academy and National Portrait Gallery, London.

He was elected an Associate of the RSA in 1861 and became a Fellow in 1863. He exhibited at the Royal Academy and British Institution in London 1861–1887. He exhibited in Philadelphia in 1876 and Paris in 1878.[2]

Life

Herdman was born in Rattray near Blairgowrie in Perthshire. He is known to have originally studied divinity at the University of St. Andrews but abandoned this and came to Edinburgh in 1847 to train under Robert Scott Lauder as an artist. He was a friend of Professor John Stuart Blackie, who instilled in him a love of the Celtic Revival reflected in his later works.[2]

He lived mainly in Edinburgh.

Bob Herdman

Bob Herdman

Birth nameRobert "Bob" Vaughn Herdman
Born (1966-03-08) March 8, 1966 (age 58)
GenresChristian rock, Rock
Occupations
Instrument(s)Vocals, guitars, keyboards
Years active1987–present

Musical artist

Robert Vaughn Herdman (born March 8, 1966) is a Christian musician, songwriter and producer more known for being a member of the band Audio Adrenaline.

Life and career

Herdman grew up in Lynchburg, a rural town in the southwest part of Ohio. At 17 Herdman joined the elite Army Rangers. During his time in the Rangers Herdman had several parachuting accidents which resulted in minor injuries and broken bones. He was also involved in a helicopter crash that resulted in no injuries. After completing Ranger School, Special forces Combat Diver School and other specialty schools, Herdman decided to end his time in the military after four years.

After leaving the Army, Herdman attended Kentucky Christian College where he majored in Math and Science. KCC is also the place where Herdman met the members of the ban

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