Bob Paltrow studied graphic design and illustration at the University of Arizona where he graduated cum laude in 1990 with a Bachelor of Arts & Sciences degree. Bob also has considerable academic and professional experience in painting, drawing, photography and sculpture. He has operated Bob Paltrow Graphic Design in Bellingham WA since 1996. Paltrow is also a professional musician, having studied classical & jazz piano and music composition formally from the time he was 10 through his first year of college before dedicating himself academically to design.

Regarding the poster, Paltrow says "For the Anacortes Arts Festival 50th Anniversary Poster design, I synthesized elements of Northwest Native American Salish traditions; a life-long interest in the visualtraditions particular to India, Asia, Taoism and Buddhism, and wrapped it all up in a pop-art package."

You can see examples of Bob's design and music work at bobpaltrow.com.