Robyn Collier
Paintings
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Above: Drowned Valley
Top right: Mick’s Creek
Right: Nambucca Inlet
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Top: Ormiston Gorge
Waterhole
Bottom: Eucalyptsartist 35progression, I began to bushwalk, taking longer
walks into more remote areas such as camping
overnight on top of Mt Solitary and in the Blue
Gum Forest. I loved the challenge of finding these
areas of great natural beauty. During these treks
my camera became my friend, as carrying painting
gear was far too heavy and difficult for most of the
walks I was doing.
Gradually my career as a visual artist was growing,
and I was becoming known for painting Australia’s
wild places. I began to travel extensively around
Australia and was drawn to the coast where I still
create many of my paintings. I never tire of the ocean
or the rolling dunes that stand guard so majestically.
No wave is ever the same, each day so different.
Studio work can have a dampening effect on
inspiration if time is not taken to recharge through
the natural world. My love of walking takes me
to some beautiful and special places and there
is nothing I enjoy more than recreating these
places on canvas – making changes to improve