by Robin Brooks | Oct 18, 2021 | Notes from the Studio
Art from Teabags–An Inspiring Collaboration I have been enjoying meeting the members of SLMM, the Society for Layerists in Multi-Media at our weekly Zoom calls. The collaborations offered by SLMM have been inspiring and fun, leading me to explore new materials...
by Robin Brooks | Jul 30, 2021 | Notes from the Studio, Uncategorized
Making collage with tea bags is something I had not done before. But recycling is part of my ethos, and I love the resonance of tea. Working with tea bags evoked a sense of shared experience as I recalled savoring a warm cup of tea with a friend. Tea also relates to...
by Robin Brooks | Oct 8, 2020 | Notes from the Studio
2021 Datebook Cover I am honored to be included in the 2021 Women Artists Datebook published by Syracuse Cultural Workers. It is a beautiful collection of contemporary art and poetry by women from all over the world. If you are interested, I have a few copies to sell....
by Robin Brooks | May 14, 2018 | An Art Teacher's Journal, Notes from the Studio
On Saturday, May 12, which coincidentally was World Collage Day, I offered a three-hour collage workshop at the Harlow. The Tao of Collage starts with the One. The One: Take one sheet of black paper and make one cut. Arrange the paper, both positive and negative, on a...
by Robin Brooks | May 9, 2018 | An Art Teacher's Journal, Notes from the Studio
Light through the Trees, Mixed Media Collage, 2017` My collages often include painted papers, bits of prints, direct stamp printing on the surface, under and over-painting with acrylics, charcoal drawing, and textured or printed papers. How many...
