by Robin Brooks | Jan 4, 2019 | Notes from the Studio
Robin Brooks: On Making a Painted Paper Collage Market Day collage in process. Here is the finished collage. My collage work is arranged and composed before I use a drop of glue. I often begin with a walk in nature. Using my camera, I take some snapshots. Sometimes I...
by Robin Brooks | Sep 9, 2018 | An Art Teacher's Journal, Notes from the Studio, Uncategorized
I had the pleasure of attending a panel discussion at Bates College Olin Arts Center in conjunction with the Dahlov Ipcar exhibit on Friday, September 6th. There I heard a trio of women present their perspectives on the notion of teaching inspired by modern art. Sara...
by Robin Brooks | Aug 18, 2018 | Notes from the Studio, Tai Chi with Robin, Uncategorized
Our annual retreat to our rental cottage in the Schoodic area gave me time to immerse myself in pond life. In these ink and brush studies, I enjoyed moving my brush with the life energy of the pond. After waking and making some coffee, I strolled down to the dock. I...
by Robin Brooks | Jul 21, 2018 | An Art Teacher's Journal, Notes from the Studio, Tai Chi with Robin, Uncategorized
Tai Chi and Qigong have been instrumental in guiding me as I find my path–my way forward at this stage of life. I have been making art and working as an art educator since 1979 when I completed my BFA in art education at Boston University. I have always loved to...
by Robin Brooks | Jul 21, 2018 | An Art Teacher's Journal, Notes from the Studio
We have some passionate young painters at Williams-Cone School. Making paint available very day allows the children to work over time. Look at the pastel colors in the round palette–all from the primaries plus white. Organizing student work with...
by Robin Brooks | Jun 10, 2018 | An Art Teacher's Journal, Notes from the Studio
What does it mean to be a woman and an artist? How did being a woman affect my experiences as an art student in some of the most prestigious art schools in the country? Now that “Me Too” has exploded across the media, powerful women are talking about the...
