LOCAL artist Robyn Bailey is featured in the latest exhibition being hosted by Nelson Bay Artisan Collective during July.
Robyn’s multiple talents include being an award winning artist, Tai Chi instructor, and bonsai creator.
Her artistic career began in fine arts followed by illustration work that led to high profile commercial commissions.
From those early days her passion expanded to painting and drawing with a keen interest in capturing outdoor scenes – “en plein air” painting – just as the Impressionists had done.
Her expressive pastels capture a moment and mood that transport the observer to a familiar environment.
Nelson Bay Artisan Collective’s Ileana Clarke said, “Robyn has been a member of the Port Stephens Community Arts Centre since moving to The Bay 30 years ago, and has been involved in the running of Life Drawing sessions.
“She has freely shared her talents with many locals over the years and Artisan Collective Port Stephens has great pleasure in exhibiting her beautiful artwork and bonsai”.
Barbara Winters has also joined Robyn in displaying bonsais, and has handy hints on how to grow and care for them. There is an open invitation to meet the artists on Sunday 20 July at 2pm, at the Artisan Collective gallery at D’Albora Marina, Nelson Bay.
The exhibition will run until the end of July.
By Simon EKINS
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