Robin Maria Pedrero began fine art
studies at the age of thirteen. While growing up in Connecticut, her father
would bring her home to visit family at The Neilson Farm in Dutchess
County, NY. Farm work, living off the land and raising
livestock are stories shared to this day. Attracted to farm
lands scattered with livestock, Robin can be spotted with
camera and art supplies in hand to capture scenes while traveling. Nature
is an integral aspect of inspiration for her in creating vivid works
of art. "I respond to what catches my eyes and heart using
colors, shapes and lines," explains Robin. "I desire to capture simple pleasures, wind in the
trees, atmospheric reflections, people, animals and places around the
world. I personify nature through color and movement evoking moods of
transition, strength, and serenity."
Acknowledged for her luminous and
captivating works Robin has since become an established award winning artist, published in magazines, newspapers, documentaries, and news broadcasts. Jeffrey
Spalding, now CEO and President for Glenbow Museum, Canada, formerly judged her work best
of show with a "magical use of color" as Director of the Appleton
Museum in Ocala, Florida. The "PSA" after Pedrero’s signature is a privilege of
elected signature members of the Pastel Society of America. Collected worldwide,
her works are in private and corporate collections. She works from
her home studio in Longwood, Florida, enjoying the company of her dog Max.
"I delight to capture a likeness but more to create a piece of art that is
emotive and will stand through time. What do you see? "
Robin
Maria Pedrero is represented by galleries throughout Florida, Connecticut, New
Jersey, and California. Some of her cow art is published as part
of COWS At COMMA: Celebrating the Artistry
of the Bovine, Comma Gallery, Orlando FL. She accepts commissions and works in
pastel, oil, acrylic and mixed media.
Awards and Honors
2009 - Museum of Florida Art Juried Exhibit, DeLand, Florida
2006 - Poster Artist Lake Mary-Heathrow Festival of Arts, Lake Mary-Heathrow,
Florida
2004 - Best of Show, A Common Bond, Women’s Caucus for Art Florida Chapter, Osceola Center for the Arts, Kissimmee, FL and Brick City Center for the Arts,
Ocala, FL
2003 - Best of Show, Salon des Refuses, Winter Park, FL
2001 - Best of Show, Fine Art on Broadway, Ocala, FL
2000 - 1st Place, Pastel, Appleton Museum of Art, Ocala, FL
1998 - Best of Show, Pastel, Gainesville Fine Arts Association, Summer
Showcase, Gainesville, FL
1998 - Florence Giffuni Award, Pastel Society of North Florida, 5th Biennial
National Exhibition, Fort Walton Beach, FL
International Association of Pastel Societies Juried Exhibition, Cherry Creek
Denver Colorado
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