Bob Emser
Bob Emser is an award winning boat builder and artist known for his exceptional craftsmanship. With a lifelong passion for boats and an acute eye for design, Bob has been creating works of art and building custom boats that celebrate the beauty and functionality of watercraft. Drawing from decades of experience, his boats are meticulously constructed using time-honored techniques, combined with a modern aesthetic.
Emser has an international reputation as a sculptor, having shown on 5 continents, 8 countries and 27 states in the U.S. His extensive body of work, dating back to 1978, can be seen in cities and municipalities, sculpture parks, museums and institutions of higher learning. During his 40+ year career he has served as a visiting artist and has taught at several universities and has held a tenured professorship.
Bob now spends his full time efforts building wooden boats and creating educational videos that teach about building wooden boats. Each boat he creates is a testament to his deep understanding of both the technical and artistic elements of boat design. His popular channel “The Art of Boat Building” can be seen on YouTube.