ROBYN PEATLING
I am a Melbourne based artist with a lifelong passion to paint. Primarily 'still life' subjects, with a fascination for china, glass and silver, revealing their charm in rich and vibrant oil paint. But anything beautiful that Mother Nature can offer is subject matter for my paintings. Aiming always to paint from life because of the subtleties of light and form this presents.
Working firstly with a sequence of underpaintings built up in layers until there is nothing left to add. Striving to maintain a freshness, a luminosity and keeping a balance between technique and emotion.
Influence and inspiration coming from the skills and observances of the French and American impressionists. Tonal impressionists being foremost.
Finally, my mission is to create something of beauty.
Education
Formal tutorship gained over a period of 50 years. Constantly participating in art classes, summer schools and workshops. Following the strict principles of tonal realism with renowned artists such as Carmel Mahoney, the late Shirley Bourne, Peter Smales, kee Ming Shen, Ben Winspear and many more.
Previously a member of Malvern and Bendigo Artists Societies.
Current member of Ringwood Artists Society and Victorian Artists Society.
Works by ROBYN PEATLING
Acknowledgment of traditional owners.
We would like to pay our respects to the traditional owners of the land on which our building stands, their leaders, past, present and emerging.