Fresh Air
Tuesday, October 10, 2023
October 10th, 2023,
It has been a while since I have updated my blogspot, and just wanted to take some time and check in again.
The last few years have been full of changes, some wonderful, and some very sad. But life seems to go that way.
In 2022 we moved my very elderly father in with us and my art took a back seat position, as his care was most important at the time. I was able to do a few art related events and some teaching, but the majority of my time was spent with him. It was an absolute joy to spend everyday with him. He was funny, kind, had the most incredible stories of his long life, and I cherish every moment that I- we all got with him. Expect for some forgetfulness, He was still incredibly sharp and we had wonderful conversations. We celebrated his 100th birthday last November, we all had Christmas and New Year’s celebrations with him, and my kids ( all in their 30’s) are so grateful to have had those special memories added to all the other special memories they have of spending time with him throughout their lifetimes.
When he took his last breath and left this world in March of this year, he was surrounded by all of us, and that had been one of his wishes to be at home, with all of us, and we are so very grateful to have been able to give this wish to him. Before he passed away he made me promise to not stop painting, and to always follow my heart. It’s been hard since he’s been gone, I miss him immensely. I miss all the long talks, the laughter, and seeing his smile every morning when I would get him up and dressed for the day. He was always smiling, always saw life as glass half full, and was grateful for every day he was here.
I’ve started painting again, almost every day, and I feel like he’s pushing me on. I usually wear one of his old sweaters or shirts when I’m working and it’s like having him with me. I will keep the promise I made to him , and just keep painting, and painting, and painting! I always feel like a part of me is in every painting I create, and now I feel like there’s a little piece of my dad in my paintings as well. His spirit will live on through me in my work.
Please follow me on Instagram: robbinsart100 for current updates on upcoming shows and photos of my latest paintings.
Thank you, enjoy your day,
Robbin✨🎨🌟
Monday, July 27, 2020
July 27 th 2020
This year has been a very different one so far, for everyone. Sadly all my Shows , Studio Tours, and Exhibits, Classes and workshops were all cancelled due to Covid taking over the world.
We hibernated as best we could Keeping busy around the house and yard, not venturing too far , or seeing anyone expect immediate family. How wonderful it is now though that we can see some of our other family members, and that the world is opening back up.
I however am very much about doing things in baby steps right now. I feel that opening slowly, and with precaution and care, is the way to go.
The Capitol Arts Market Gallery that I am part of in downtown Simcoe, Ontario has recently reopened, and it’s wonderful to be back in there . We are a great collection of artists, and we all take turns working in the gallery and keeping it running smoothly, and keeping it fresh and inspiring for people visiting it.
There are no classes or workshops set up just yet, but we will start offering them again soon.
I will post details about any classes and workshops that get organized on this site, as well as on my Instagram page: robbinsart100 . I use Instagram much more regularly than I do my website, but
Please check back soon for any updates that are happening!
Stay well, enjoy these hot days of summer,
Cheers and best wishes💫 Robbin
Sunday, December 8, 2019
December 8th 2019
Another year has passed by at warp speed it seems, and I can't believe it will be the end of the year in just a few weeks!
It's been a busy year for us with some exciting family events. It has also been a wonderful year of Art events and teaching opportunities for me, and I am so grateful to have been part of these. I'm looking forward to 2020 and many more great things to come.
I would just like to say thank you to all the people that visited the shows, and offered such kind words of encouragement and inspiration. To those that also purchased some of my work, there is no higher compliment that can be offered to an artist than that, and I am so very grateful. To all the participants in my workshops and classes, thank you so much for taking time out of your busy lives to join in and it was my pleasure to teach theses classes.
I will be posting upcoming shows and events in the new year as they become available, so please check back in 2020.
Please also visit my Instagram Page: robbinsart100 , as I am always posting new artwork, and events on there much more frequently.
I must confess that I am computer challenged so I actually find it easier to post items on Instagram than anywhere else, but I do try to keep this site updated from time to time as well.
My work can also be found in Capitol Arts Market, Simcoe Ontario, and in the Norfolk Art Centre , in Simcoe Ontario.
Best wishes for a wonderful holiday season spent with family and friends, and cheers to a fabulous 2020!
Robbin
Wednesday, March 6, 2019
Is it Spring yet?!?!
We got a new puppy last fall, who is now 85 pounds, at 8 months old, and having to put on 2-3 layers of clothing everytime I take him out, is getting really tedious. The pay off though is everytime we go out, he's so excited and happy to be playing in the snow , that it makes it worth it. Still....really want spring to arrive!!
Concentrating and listing new upcoming shows always helps too. So please find below , a list of upcoming events and shows that I have lined up so far for 2019.
I will update the list as other events come up.
✨ 🌟 Happy Spring Everyone✨🎨
Current Solo Exhibition at Arts Place Gallery,
Port Colborne , Ontario
March 1st ~ March 31st 2019
Teaching 2 Encaustic Workshops, Art Gallery of Burlington
Burlington , Ontario
Sunday March 24th & Sunday March 31st 2019
33rd Annual Pelham Art Festival
Meridian Community Centre, 100 Meridian Way, Pelham, Ontario
May 10th ~ 11th ~ 12th 2019
Art At the Pumphouse ( pending acceptance)
Niagara Pumphouse Arts Centre
Niagara on the Lake, Ontario
August 3rd~4th 2019
54th Annual Oakville Art in the Park
Bronte Heritage Waterfront Park, Bronte Ontario
MONDAY August 5th 2019
Dundas Artisan Market
Dundas Driving Park, Dundas, Ontario
SUNDAY September 8th 2019
Art Among Friends
Laurentian Lodge, Elliot Lake, Ontario
September 28th ~ 29th 2019
** We are also working on a setting up a teaching working space here in our home, as well as setting up a weekend open house studio show and sale........ Please stay tuned 🎨😊🎨
Tuesday, April 17, 2018
Greetings everyone. As I sit here and watch the snow falling outside my window this feels like the never ending winter ! I'm hoping this will be Mother Natures last winter encore and that spring will soon be on her mind.
We've settled into our new home ( a few boxes left!) . I've set up my new studio, and it's wonderful. It's in the basement which I don't usually like to work in, but this one is big and bright , lots of Windows, and a huge bonus is that it has a fireplace! It's been amazing to work down there on cold winter days! I am really looking forward to moving outside though too and being able to paint in the yard again.
So far I have 4 shows booked for this year, and I'm hoping to add a couple more along the way. I've also been toying with the idea of having an open house in the fall, but that's still to be considered . I've been teaching a lot already this year, and would also like to get things set up here so that I can offer classes in my home again. I'm hoping to get that all figured out by the fall as well!
Upcoming Shows:
Pelham Fine Art Show May 11th, 12th, and 13th 2018. Pelham Arena, 1120 Haist Street, Fonthill
Bon Echo Provincial Park, Annual Art in the Park, July 27th, 28th, and 29th 2018 , Cloyne , Ontario. Breathtaking provincial park!!
Oakville Art in the Park, MONDAY, August 6th 2018, Lakeside Park, Bronte Ontario
Dundas Artisan Market, Sunday September 9th, 2018, Dundas Driving Park, Dundas Ontario.
That's it so far, and I will add any new events as they come up. Please also check out my Instagram page , as I post photos and events on it quite regularly , more than I do here on my blog site .
Thanks very much for checking in! Cheers to a wonderful Spring,
Robbin
Instagram : robbinsart100
Friday, August 25, 2017
Another year!!
I am now the President of the Women's Art Association of Hamilton, and have completed a year in this position so far. It has been an honour to work alongside some very talented and passionate women, and I look forward to one more year before I turn the reigns over to a new president who will continue to help move women artists forward in a creative and dynamic direction .
I have had the great pleasure of teaching several more Encaustic workshops over the last year at the Burlington Art Gallery and the Cotton Factory as well, and I've enjoyed meeting some very kind and creative people during the process. I will be teaching more this coming fall , and I'm looking forward to setting up some more classes in the coming year also.
We are moving to a new home in a weeks time, and packing up our current home has been all consuming, it feels like we live in a sea of boxes. I can't wait to set up my studio area , and decorate our new home and gardens. We will have just over a 1/4 acre, and I've been pouring through all my gardening books for ideas. So very exciting!
My kids got me setup with an Instagram account, and I really like how easy it is to post photos, and even upcoming exhibits and events . I'm still technologically challenged , so the easier it is for me the better. If you'd like to see my artwork, or lists of upcoming events please visit my Instagram page
at: robbinsart100
I hope you all enjoy the rest of your summer, and I'll try to post here more often......
But Better chance though of seeing more posts on Instagram , just way easier!!
Best wishes, Robbin