In this time of great loss...

"Pieta" Michelangelo
1499, St. Peter's Basilica, Vatican, Italy  High Renaissance

Learning to see like an artist can enhance creative solutions to the problems of everyday life, especially during loss or conflict. Looking at examples from art history can sharpen the inherent ability to "see" as humans while unlocking our potential for change.

For 8 weeks, you'll develop skills for noticing elements in art that engages the senses surrounding loss.  I will share rich examples from the art world, simple drawing exercises, creative writing, journaling, and artistic prompts to allow participates to "see" and explore grief differently. Through looking at these images you will find examples of comfort, pain, and inspiration. We will discuss these elements to develop your visual language, perception, and knowledge of art history. Then each week you will have the opportunity to create and share your own reflection while taking away possible inspiration for your own artwork or artist practice.

Send a note to Beth@robinpress.com with your questions or requests and I'll get you signed up.

Please indicate which option you would like to sign up for:

1. 8 week E-course on your own:

At this time, I feel it is important that people have these TOOLS! Pay what you can afford! Seriously, take me up on this... there are great tools, wonderful artwork and history to be discovered. I often charge around $145.00 for this e-course.

2. 8 week Zoom course with me:

8 weekly one-on-one meetings for about an hour. This is $655.00. I provide content, conversation and coaching. You provide your own snacks, open-mind and heart. Also, during COVID, let me know if you want to add one thoughtful and really supportive friend and I will reduce the price to $500.00 each. I believe grievers need community.

Where did 2019 go...

As you can see the blog in 2019 seemed to drop off the edge of the planet...

This amazing collaborator and friend
 Beverly Soasey 

died unexpectedly on September 16, 2018, 

due to a rare, aggressive form of cancer.

She loved to travel and was away on an
artist residence in France when she got the news.

 She has been a huge loss to her family and the community. 

I miss her smile, laugh, grace and abundant creativity.

This is a great video if you want to hang out with her for a moment.


After her loss, I felt I needed to cancel the shows and 

plans we had made for the coming year.
But the studio was not quiet.

It seemed I could hear her pushing me to not be idle... 

Thank you Cannon Beach Community!

I had a great time at the 

Cannon Beach Arts Association.

Below I have posted some of the highlights from my time there and show.

I want to say thank you to the grievers that came to my workshop.



The gallery


 The Art Collectors




The Amazing Meagan & Cara
These two work hard to provide workshops and a great gallery space

 

The Friends: Sharon, Bev & Ann,
Not Pictured Moe, Marilyn & Taylor
Means a lot to me that you came to support me!

The Barberini Tapestries

When I am not in the studio, I am the art conservator 

at the Jordan Schnitzer Museum of Art 

on the University of Oregon Campus.

Last year at the museum, we installed the Barberini Tapestries. 

During the course of my own studies I spent some time in Italy 

right after the death of my father, John. There I learned about conservation, 

art as a dispute resolution tool and how to mend a broken heart.

I often think about my time there and hope to return.

Recently, I was able to meet up with some local artists and 

discuss the experience our prep team had and how 

wonderful it was to work with the conservators from 

The Cathedral of St. John the Divine. 

Me & Clancy, our new intern for 2017 -18

The amazing JSMA Prep crew with the 

wonderful conservators from 

The Cathedral of St. John the Divine

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The Barberini Bees

Bev Soasey and others enjoying

 the richness of 17 c. Italian Style

My fav the "Adoration of the Magi"

Thank you for coming by amazing art ladies!

The Tapestries are only up until Jan. 21st.

Can't come in person check out this interactive 

online learning experience created by the 

University of Oregon's Geography and Campus GIS Office.

Exciting project to work on!

Beth

See Like An Artist: Art, Grief, And Reconciliation

Date: Saturday March 31st, 2018

Cannon Beach History Center & Museum

Location: 1387 S Spruce St, Cannon Beach, OR 97110

Time: 11:00am – 2:00pm (includes 1 hour lunch break)

Cost: Cannon Beach Arts Association Member: $30/ Non-Member: $35

Register online now! 

Or call 503-436-0744 for more registration options

Class space is limited and requires booking ahead of time.

Learning to see like an artist can enhance creative solutions to the problems of everyday life, especially during grief, loss or conflict. Looking at examples from art history can sharpen the inherent ability to “see” as humans while unlocking our potential for change. Participants will develop skills for noticing elements from art that engage the senses and your heart surrounding loss. Learn how to dissect an art piece and create a personalized collage using found images and the tools learned in class. Artist Beth I. Robinson will share rich examples from the art world, simple drawing exercises and artistic prompts to allow avenues for “seeing” and exploring grief differently.  

Student notes: participants are encouraged to bring a packed lunch. A break will be encouraged to honor the topic at hand.

Looking forward to seeing you in Cannon Beach!

Happy New YEAR!

May you enjoy 365 days of good health!

All the Best,

Beth

Robinpress

Art Studio Sale!

Lots of surprises and fun!

Hope to see you!

Beth

Show @ Guardino Gallery opens Aug 31, 2017 6 - 9pm

2017 Eclipse

Happy Eclipse to you and yours!

Beth @ robinpress.com

TEDx Veneta Women Posts Video!

TEDx Veneta Women has posted the video from October!

Take a look!

All the Best,

Beth 

@ robinpress

5 Artist & the Maude Kerns Opening!

Incredibly lucky to share this wonderful opening with 
Rebecca Mannheimer
Suma' Elan, 
Zoe Cohen, 
Beverly Soasey, 
and Taylor Irving on acoustic guitar. 

Thank you to everyone who came and if you missed the 
opening check out the show, it will stay up until 3/24/17. 

Artist talk will be on Thursday, 3/16/17 6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.

Maude Kerns Art Center
1910 E. 15th Ave.
Eugene, OR 97403

Hope to see you there!
Beth

You're invited to an opening reception!

Join us for
the opening reception of 
"Beyond Language"
and
"Unspoken"

Exhibits feature artists:
Zoe Cohen
Suma Z. Elan
Rebecca Mannheiner
Beth I. Robinson
Beverly Soasey 

is on Friday, February 24th, from 6-8pm.

Enjoy music by Taylor Irving (acoustic guitar). 

The Artists' Talk

is on 

Thursday, March 16, 6 - 7:30 p.m.

All receptions are FREE and OPEN to the public.

Maude Kerns Art Center
1910 E. 15th Ave.
Eugene, OR 97403

Thank you to Maude Kerns Art Center for this awesome
opportunity to show with these amazing women!

Hope to see you there!

Beth

Wishing for an artful New YEAR!

Wishing you an artful New YEAR!

From Beth

@

Robin Press Studios