Robert Uecker (1929-2005 ) Born: Los Angeles, CA; Studied: Chouinard Art Institute (Los Angeles); Member: California Water Color Society. Robert Uecker was awarded a five year scholarship to study art at the Chouinard Art Institute in the late 1940s. He received instruction from Rex Brandt, Ed Reep and Pruett Carter. Since then, he has taught art, exhibited his watercolors, and was co-owner of several art supply stores in the Pasadena area.