Finishing a Bronze ~ How Do They Do That?

by Robyn Ryan

So many people have asked me how the finished colors and patterns are achieved on my finished bronzes.  It is one of the funnest parts of the process since I, as the artist, participate actively in this final stage!  Let me show you how we finished “Rolling...

My Red Foxes sighted at the “Scale” Exhibit!

by Robyn Ryan

Entering juried exhibits is one of many ways I like to expose new audiences to my artwork!  Entering a themed exhibit is uncommon for me so when Live an Artful Life Gallery of The Plains, VA put out the call for entries for their “Scale” exhibit, I was...

Why do I Love the Intensive Studies Seminar?

by Robyn Ryan

The Intensive Studies Seminar (ISS) has become an annual regenerative force for me as an artist as well as the art I create! Why do I travel so far away?  Why do I ship out so many materials?  Why stay away from my wonderful husband and home for such an extended...

Intensive Art Creation at ISS 2014 Underway!

by Robyn Ryan

I would have posted sooner but I’ve been consumed with MAKING ART!!! ISS has become an annual regenerative force for me as an artist as well as the art I create! I can’t wait to get to the studio each morning ( a conference center transformed into studio...

Promises to be Another Great Adventure at ISS 2014!

by Robyn Ryan

Greetings from lovely Taos, New Mexico! I’m back for my 10th Intensive Studies Seminar with four fabulous mentors:  Fran Larson, Katherine Chang Liu, Skip Lawrence, and Christopher Schink!  This is day 2 of the 8 day workshop and I’ve already got 8 Acrylic...