Artists' Statement - Bio
"Each moment contains the potential for unlimited creativity. I think of each painting as a moment in time. When I am painting, nothing exists but that moment. I am deeply inspired by the colors of the earth, the warmth of the sun and the undulating rhythms of the sea. As a Southern California native, I grew up surrounded by spectacular scenery. The ocean, mountains and desert were incredible visual memory experiences that will remain with me always. Each color is a vibration of the soul, each brushstroke a response to the moment. Creating and experimenting with art is at once elevating and therapeutic. While my paintings are an extension of my own personal journey, I invite the viewer to experience their own personal journey and discovery through my art. I choose to work abstractly because, for me, it's a more instinctive, primitive experience of self-discovery. My eyes and hands become an extension of my subconscious spirit. As I grow and evolve in the experiences each day brings, so does my art."
Robin attended California State University Northridge, while raising two sons, returned to school attending UCLA's Interior Design Program. After working in the interior design and museum fields in Los Angeles, Robin moved to the vibrant city of Austin several years ago to pursue her passion for painting. Always looking to grow and evolve, Robin studied with several exceptional teachers/artists here in Austin and was a involved in a Mentor Workshop program with Robert Burridge in his California studio. She is inspired by and energized by her new surroundings, the community of artists in Austin and living her passion for creating art.
ASSOCIATIONS
Artitude Austin - Co-Founder - Contemporary Artists Assn.
Austin Visual Arts Association (AVAA)
Creative Arts Society Austin (CAS)
IEA - International Encaustic Artists
Texas Wax
International Porcelain Artists and Teachers (IPAT)
