Robert J Simone is known for his vibrant, colorful oils and dramatic portrayal of light. He has received numerous awards including Award of Excellence in NOAPS Fall Online International Exhibition 2020, 2nd Prize at NOAPS "Best of America" Small Works Exhibition 2020, Annapolis, MD, Best of Show at Plein Air Southwest 2019 in Galveston, TX;oil-linen, Artist Choice for Best Tilghman’s Island Painting at Plein Air Easton in 2016, Best Vanishing Landscape at Cape Ann Plein Air Festival in 2017 and First Prize at Lighthouse Plein Air Festival 2017 in Jupiter, Fl.

Simone is a Signature Member of both the Outdoor Painters Society and the American Society of Marine Artists. He is an Associate Member of the American Impressionist Society and Oil Painters of America (OPA). He is also an Artist Member of the prestigious Salmagundi Art Club in NYC.