Art is a language and it tells a story. There are always two stories to be told , that of the artist and that of the viewer. As a pencil artist, I believe in the power of the basics: composition and the ability to accurately render light and shadow.
When done well, these two simple things will pull the viewer into the drawing, and their story begins. It is truly a powerful thing when the viewer discovers the colors of their own imagination...the drawing takes on a new life and and the viewer becomes a part of the process.
I am fortunate to be able to express in my drawings emotions and thoughts that cannot be said with words...and honored when others are touched.
Sincerely,
Marsha L Robinett
Collectors Say:
As a collector of fine art I am drawn to the work of Marsha Robinett because it shows me a world I have never seen. She goes beyond just drawing realistically. Marsha's composition and subject matter are unique and exciting. Many of her drawings adorn special walls in my home and are enjoyed by myself and all who visit.
Gail Tomlinson
Bloomington, Illinois
Other Artists Say:
When viewing the work of Marsha Robinett I am moved by the celebration of the overlooked...by her ability to see what others rarely see until presented in the form of art. Her technical skill at drawing is obvious, her compositions masterful, but the magic happens in the viewers subconscious, when given a glimpse into Ms. Robinett's remarkable way of seeing her world.
Armin Mersmann
www.arminmersmann.artroof.com
I find Marsha Robinett's work to be a constant source of amazement...especially her success in achieving such a high level of quality in such relatively small drawings using mainly carbon pencils. Her compositions are constructed with skill and balance. Her artistic eye, the play of light, and the attention to story-telling detail lift her drawings way above the ordinary. Marsha's vision and skill add sheer magic to otherwise commonplace and overlooked settings...settings that most people see around them everyday but fail to observe. Marsha combines both technical and artistic brilliance and I am a great admirer of her work.
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Biography
American artist Marsha L. Robinett was born in Danville, Illinois in 1946. Marsha was drawing portraits of her family when she was still in grade school. After High School she laid her pencil down to pursue the vocation of 'wife and mother'.
She has worked most of her life as a hairdresser, and more recently became a Tech Support Agent for FASO. She has one daughter and a grandson who live in New York. Now, many years later, she and her pencil are again "best friends." Marsha says she draws today because she can't think of anything else she would rather do...and she will also tell you that her artistic talent is a gift from God.
About the Artists Work:
Working on cream toned paper Marsha uses predominately carbon pencil, with accents of charcoal and graphite...to achieve the dramatic look that has become her signature style. The combination of the cream toned paper and the carbon pencil gives her drawings a tonal warmth and depth not usually seen in black and white art.
Marsha's drawing style is "creative realism", with a keen eye for detail and composition. Where some would consider the pencil only for the preliminary sketch, she takes her drawings to the next level by creating complete and detailed works of art. Her still life drawings depict the familiar and stir our memories, while her portraits capture the soul of the individual.
Artist Resume:
Marsha is a "self taught artist." Having no formal education in the field of art, she has nurtured her talent by studying with well known pencil and charcoal artists...Margaret Baumgaertner for charcoal portraits, and J. D. Hillberry for drawing techniques in portraiture and still life using carbon, charcoal, and graphite. Her class with J. D. Hillberry in 2004 was a turning point in her career as an artist.
Marsha began exhibiting her drawings in the spring of 2005 and continues to exhibit at juried art fairs during the spring and summer months...while devoting the winter months to her commissioned works, new original drawings of her own, and private showings. Marsha's drawings can be found in numerous private collections throughout the United States and Europe.
Awards:
3 Best in Show 3 First Place awards in Drawing and Graphics
1 Second in Show 2 Second Place awards in Drawing and Graphics
1 Third in Show 1 Third Place awards in Drawing and Graphics
Artist Statement:
I specialize in black and white art...feeling that it allows me to express the essence and emotions of the subject without the added distraction of color.
In my still life work, I like drawing the common everyday things around me. I see beauty and detail in their simple forms. Where the painter sees color, I as a "pencil artist" see the shadows and the detail within those shadows. Although not color blind, I think sometimes that I truly see in black and white.
My Portraits are especially near and dear to me. I believe that a successful portrait is not just how closely it resembles the reference photo...but more importantly how completely it portrays the person. My commissioned portraits represent a celebration of the subjects existence.
My goal, whether in still life or portraiture, is to capture the immortality of my subject on paper, conveying the feelings and atmosphere of that moment to the world, in my own unique style. I like to believe that I see what others fail to see, what cameras fail to capture, and interpret that in my drawings.
Art tells a story...and there are always two stories to be told, that of the artist and that of the viewer. I believe that my drawings allow you, the viewer, to see the color of your own imagination.
I thank you for your interest,
Marsha L. Robinett
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