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New Mural

February 15, 2014 Deborah Robinson Leave a comment

This is a sketch I did of the mural. The drawing is primarily for scale. The subject matter is organic, therefore, once I began painting I worked intuitively within the structure I had created. The wall was fourteen feet wide and eight feet high. I painted this in a master bedroom. … Continue Reading ››

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Happy New Year 2014 New Story

January 1, 2014 Deborah Robinson 1 Comment

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An icy walk by the river recently while the sun was out. Calgary was one of the coldest places on earth just before the holidays and we have had lots of snow, the most in 112 years. I am thankful for the Chinooks that lessen the strain of the winter. … Continue Reading ››

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Mission Accomplished

December 1, 2012 Deborah Robinson Leave a comment

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Well I did it! I surpassed 50,000 words, with a few hours to spare. This year, things went much slower for me, but then I had a couple of big pushes that drove me over the finish line. It is a great feeling to achieve the … Continue Reading ››

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Indian Summer

October 16, 2011 Deborah Robinson Leave a comment

Fall-springbank

Golden leaves are scattered on the ground, like hundreds of mini suns. Thanksgiving has past, and we are still enjoying beautiful fall weather which is such a welcome rarity that I am grateful for. The hunter's moon, the brightest of the year, spilled greenish grey … Continue Reading ››

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On My Easel

July 27, 2011 Deborah Robinson Leave a comment

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Warm hot summer winds come with traces of fondness, their dusty scent sparks deep remembering. Here is what is on my easel. Two more roses in progress. I thought I might do a series of one dozen. These are number three and four, 12 X 12 in the early stages. … Continue Reading ››

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Life Redesign

June 6, 2011 Deborah Robinson Leave a comment

Rose

Starting from ground zero is what it feels like. Truthfully, I think things are just occurring at a deeper level. It is a matter of toning muscles that have not been used in a while. The beginning was slow, awkward and not without effort. The tubes of colour felt most familiar, … Continue Reading ››

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Thoughts on the Process of Art

October 4, 2010 Deborah Robinson Leave a comment

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In my soul searching I have come to a deeper understanding of some of the fundamentals regarding my creative journey. The process of art is observation. Technical knowledge does not overrule observation at a conscious level. Mindful seeing. The view is both internal, and external, microcosm, macrocosm, as it is within, … Continue Reading ››

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Early Spring Remnants

April 22, 2010 Deborah Robinson Leave a comment

Grasslands

The show is in the main gallery at Artpoint, and runs until the end of April. If you are in Calgary, and get a chance, stop down on Thursday, Friday, or Saturday during Gallery hours, or contact me for a private viewing! Some of the pieces … Continue Reading ››

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More Expansion

February 9, 2010 Deborah Robinson Leave a comment

day lily

Belated Happy New Year Everyone! A fresh decade is off to a busy start. Has anyone noticed how the days seem to be moving rapidly, and seasons appear to be interchangeable. First painting of the new year! Day Lily- Acrylic on Canvas 16 X … Continue Reading ››

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Sneak Peek

October 26, 2009 Deborah Robinson Leave a comment

Silk Poppy Time for something bright and cheery. My upcoming show is not just about trees.

I couldn't possibly get away with not showing flowers. This one will be at ArtPoint for the Nov. 6 Opening through Nov. 28. I suppose it is right on time for … Continue Reading ››

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My Upcoming Art Exhibition & Sale

October 7, 2009 Deborah Robinson Leave a comment

Art Show-Nov-2009

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Anatomy of a Painting

May 3, 2008 Deborah Robinson Leave a comment

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