Robert Bowen is an American contemporary artist based in San Francisco, California. He is known for his surreal and imaginative artwork, which often features hybrid creatures and strange landscapes. Bowen's style draws inspiration from a variety of sources, including comic books, cartoons, and graffiti art. He uses a combination of traditional and digital techniques to create his work, incorporating everything from oil and acrylic paints to spray paint and stencils. Some of Bowen's most recognizable pieces include his series of "Monster Mash" paintings, which feature mash-ups of different monsters and creatures, as well as his "Apocalypse Wow" series, which depicts surreal post-apocalyptic landscapes. Bowen's artwork has been featured in galleries and museums around the world, and he has also created illustrations for publications such as Rolling Stone and Wired magazine. He continues to be an influential figure in the contemporary art scene, with a devoted following of fans and collectors.