Born in 1928 in Santa Barbara and raised in Santa Paula, Bob embarked on a distinguished artistic journey. Graduating with honors and a BPA from the Art Center College of Design in Los Angeles in 1955, he began his career at Carson/Roberts Advertising until 1956, transitioning into the emerging Los Angeles television animation industry.

Throughout his tenure, Bob contributed his talents to renowned companies such as Marvel, Hanna-Barbera, U.P.A. Pictures, Shamus Culhane, and Warner Bros. Notably, he illustrated The Flintstones and Yogi Bear newspaper comics. At Hanna-Barbera, Bob played a pivotal role for 27 years, serving as the founding creator of their character design department, head of the layout department, and later ascending to the position of art director of publicity. Additionally, he shared his expertise as a guest lecturer at the University of Southern California and various local high schools.

In 1988, the Singer/Bandy Group was established, with Bob contributing his design skills to coloring books, cassette covers, greeting cards, plush dolls, picture puzzles, and illustrated children's books for two years. Returning to Hanna-Barbera in 1990, Bob took on roles as a storyboard director and animation cel art designer.

A longstanding member of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences for over 45 years, Bob currently channels his passion into creating animation artwork for galleries and collectors. He also designs limited edition prints for Clampett Studio Collections. Bob's extensive knowledge and experience make him a valuable resource, with his personal appearances, lectures, and teachings on storyboarding and animation practices receiving acclaim across the continental U.S., Hawaii, England, and Australia.

Bob Singer holds a special place in the children's literature Studio Group "Studio 5" as its most senior member, offering invaluable information and experience. In 1992, he authored the animation storyboard book titled "How to Draw Animation Storyboards" and is currently immersed in the creation of his autobiography. Notably, he lent his voice to the character Rot in the 1985 syndicated cartoon special "A Pumpkin Full of Nonsense," based on Selchow and Righter's Scrabble People property.

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