ATLANTA, March 1, 2011, 11 a.m. - Nationally syndicated radio talk show host and ReddingNewsReview.com Editor and Publisher Robert "Rob" Redding Jr. will be exhibiting his critically acclaimed abstract Smear Paintings during the 2nd Friday ArtStroll at Castleberry Hill in Atlanta on Friday March 11th.

(untitled / 30" x 25" / acrylic on canvas)
Art lovers can view and purchase his vexing paintings from 7 to 10 p.m. at the The Ice Cream Loft located on 322 Peter Street No. 2. The event is hosted by the Robertson Media Group.
(Rob Redding photo by Reggie Anderson)
Fans of his award-winning talk radio show and Web site, ReddingNewsReview.com, will also have an opportunity to meet Rob, during a live broadcast from 4 to 7 p.m. ET and during Friday night's reception.

"It is always an event anytime Rob Redding's smear paintings are featured," says John Blee, a respected critic and artist. Blee's review came after Redding landed among the top 10 on respected art collector Philip Barlow's "Pick List."

Many people know of Redding as the winner of numerous awards - from the Associated Press, American Advertising Federation, Talkers magazine and the Black Web Awards. His six day a week independent news radio program is heard in more than 10 cities - including 1380 WAOK-AM in Atlanta - and XM 169 The Power.