by Robin Brooks | Jul 23, 2021 | Notes from the Studio
The Foremothers On the wings of a butterfly, on a feather’s breath of memory, their stories, their spirits resonate. I see these women, my ancestors, with their courage, humor, and tenacity. In my mind I can taste their cooking, Hear their old world accents, See...
by Robin Brooks | Apr 19, 2021 | Notes from the Studio
Woods at Head of Tide Park, Topsham, Maine, April 2021 Dear Friends, This is the time of year to get outside, take some deep breaths, and clear our heads. I hope you are well. Thank you for following my blog. I am experimenting with posting today, so please forgive...
by Robin Brooks | Apr 5, 2021 | Notes from the Studio, Tai Chi with Robin
Steve Maginnis, photo of entrance to Verona Park Note to my readers: This is not exactly a “note from the studio” or explicitly about my “tai chi journey.” It is about an experience from my childhood that continues to resonate. I hope you enjoy...
by Robin Brooks | Apr 2, 2021 | Notes from the Studio
Rebecca in a purple coat, acrylic on gessoed paper, 18 by 22 inches, 2021 Here is the finished painting entitled “Rebecca in a purple coat.” It is of one of my foremothers, Rebecca Rosenfield, nee Kaplan. She was my maternal grandmother. While painting, I...
by Robin Brooks | Mar 25, 2021 | Notes from the Studio
“Hope” is the thing with feathers – (314) by Emily Dickinson “Hope” is the thing with feathers- that perches in the soul- and sings the tune without the words- and never stops- at all- … (to read the entire poem, click on the...
by Robin Brooks | Jan 21, 2021 | Notes from the Studio, Uncategorized
I have been working on a series of collages called “Foremothers.” I am speaking of both my biological ancestors and other women, artists and change-makers whose lives have informed my own journey. I tell each story in bits and pieces. Each collage is like...
