A conversation with Robin Maria Pedrero: Part 12

What else would you like people to know about your art that they may not know already?

My collectors are precious, they receive my new art news, postcards, gifts and special invites shows and my sacred studio space. They are part of a bigger picture as one of my collectors, they make a difference as I donate a percentage of proceeds to select charities, like the International Justice Mission, Make a Wish, The Golden Rule Foundation, Habitat for Humanity, and more.

If you see PSA after my signature that signifies that I am an elected Signature member of the Pastel Society of America.

A conversation with Robin Maria Pedrero: Part 11

What else do you do besides your art?

I travel. I spend time with my family and Shui tzu Max, we swim, walk, garden, and explore. I listen to music and dance while making art! I mentor and teach (just a little). I twitter, facebook and blog. I am an active member of several women's, business and art groups. I would be glad to share more on any of them with those who are interested. Presently I am reading "de Kooning". I go to art events...and hope you do too!

A conversation with Robin Maria Pedrero: Part 7

How long does it take you to get an average piece of art?

Sometimes I plan or see the piece in my head for days, weeks, even months. Other pieces form by just coming before a blank page and placing marks or color until the piece evolves. It varies with subject matter and medium. An average piece of art might take one hour, two hours perhaps three hours to even seventy two hours over a period of a few weeks or months. Oils can take longer. Part of the process is also having distance and coming back to work on the piece with a fresh perspective.

Picture credit: "The Wild Ones", mixed media with pastel

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Grazing Beneath a Garnet Sky now available as a giclee print

Just in time for her time as Cow Art and More featured artist of the month, Robin Maria Pedrero now has giclee prints available of her signature pastel, "Grazing Beneath a Garnet Sky." The 8 inch by 10 inch prints sell for $20 and ship via postal mail.

Picture credit: "Grazing Beneath a Garnet Sky", pastel on paper

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A conversation with Robin Maria Pedrero: Part 5

Where did you learn your technique?

My technique is a culmination of years of working, creating, building habits and trying new things. I have enjoyed a few workshops through the years and have a foundation of study with master artists.

Picture credit: "Cattle Cadence", pastel on paper

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A conversation with Robin Maria Pedrero: Part 4

Where do you get your inspiration?

Influences and inspiration are daily occurrences, experienced through all of the senses. My visual journey encompasses my life; family, friends, travel, nature, meals, introspection, books, art, music and worship. The work begins internally and then is brought to the surface, literally.

A conversation with Robin Maria Pedrero: Part 3

What is your technique?

I work in several mediums and the techniques vary for each. At times when I am immersed in the creative process I cover the studio with 7 – 20 pieces in progress strewn on tables, easels, the wall and floor. In pastel, I start at the farthest point in the distance and build layers towards what is closer and more detailed. In acrylics and mixed media I capture life and simple pleasures applying rhythmic patterns and geometrics in translucent layers. In all mediums, I personify nature through color and movement evoking moods of transition, strength, joy and serenity. I use a symbolic visual language exploring the visible and invisible creating a commentary on relationships and thoughts. As I work the images can be unexpected flowing from gathered memories. Within the placed pigment I enhance my perceptions of faces, animals, cities or fauna to share them with viewers. Then I let the work be and come back to it with fresh eyes and work some more until finished. Repeat

Picture credit: "Blue", pastel on paper

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A conversation with Robin Maria Pedrero: Part 2

How did you get started?

My earliest memories go all the way back to painting in kindergarten. As a child I recall many summers drawing on a huge chalk board under a tree, crafting and creating through the years. I began oil painting with master artists when I was 13 years old, selling art at 15.

Picture credit: Robin at the easel with her drawing "Cattle Cadence".

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Robin Maria Pedrero, September featured artist

Cow Art and More will feature pastel drawing artist Robin Maria Pedrero for the entire month. Robin is a well-known central Florida artist that both paints and draws with pastels. She has been published in several magazines and has won numerous awards from art shows and art societies across the southeast. Robin is also an elected member of the Pastel Society of America, which is reflected by the PSA designation behind the signature on her work. Robin's artwork is also available for purchase on notecards and ceramic mugs.

All of Robin's work will have free shipping for the entire month.

Click here to see the complete line of Robin's work on Cow Art and More.

Robin Pedrero's "Grazing Beneath a Garnet Sky" explained, part 2

For those that enjoyed part one of "Grazing Beneath a Garnet Sky" explained, you will love part two.

The first part of the post of Robin Maria Pedrero's video can be found here.

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Robin Pedrero's "Grazing Beneath a Garnet Sky" explained

Cow Art and More artist Robin Pedrero has produced a short video about her work, "Grazing Beneath a Garnet Sky". This art work, featuring a Holstein cow, is profiled in the video, along with her dog Max. Her video, entitled "Super Cow", can be seen on You Tube.

Picture credit: "Grazing Beneath a Garnet Sky, pastel on paper

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Robin Maria Pedrero newest artist on Cow Art and More

Pastel and mixed media artist Robin Maria Pedrero has become the newest artist on Cow Art and More. Robin's use of bold colors and captivating style have elevated her to that of elected signature member of the Pastel Society of America. Robin has also won awards at fine art shows throughout Florida, including a best in show award. Robin is exhibiting her original cattle pastel drawings in addition to note card reproductions of those images.

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Picture credit: "Grazing Beneath a Garnet Sky", pastel, 10" x 13" framed to a 23 1/2" x 27" finished size