Author Archives: itinerant66artist

We’re downtown at the International Route 66 Mother Road Festival in Springfield, IL. We have Bob’s van (usually in the Pontiac IL Route 66 Museum) and Bob’s mustang with a small tent of many of Bob’s original artwork for display … Continue reading →

I always thought it would be neat to see Bob’s postcards on an interactive map of the US, so you could see *exactly* where on Route 66 these amazing landmarks are located. After a bit of techno-research and a fair … Continue reading →

A new mural featuring Bob will be painted during Pontiac Illinois’ Red Carpet Corridor celebration on Mother’s Day weekend: May 6-8, 2011. A slightly modified version of Bob’s original design will be used:  the change is the inclusion of a … Continue reading →

We’re a little late on getting the news on this site, but the Route 66 Association of Illinois decided to commemorate Bob Waldmire on their 2011 Motor Tour license plates. Details for obtaining plates are available on the Route 66 … Continue reading →

Hello everyone – I’m working on a site redesign for ‘Uncle Bob’, so there won’t be much here for a little bit.  The store is online, so please take a moment to check out Bob’s amazing artwork!  -Eddie Waldmire

Three days ago on a beautiful Sunday afternoon we buried part of Bob’s ashes next to his mother and father (the rest go to Route 66 and his home in AZ as he wished). It was obviously a sad moment, … Continue reading →

The online store is officially ready for orders! Click the “store” button above to browse the catalog and place your order! Since the last update we’ve added color postcards and color 8.5×11″ prints. State and color posters, stickers, and other … Continue reading →

I’m very happy to announce that the Bob Waldmire Art Store is almost ready! My uncle Bob and I talked on and off for at least 5 years regarding plans to make a website to promote (and eventually sell) his … Continue reading →

Annie Wildbear e-mailed me to share: Hi, Annie Wildbear here with an important announcement. It’s kind of like a birth announcement and what more appropriate time for that then Easter Sunday! Here it is. The tribute mural to commemorate Route … Continue reading →