Welcome to Robyn's Portfolio . . .

Start with the demonstration of Lights and Shadows below to learn more about his Nail Relief and Mixed Media Art

Tour the online gallery by category . . .

Cubes and Shadows
In the world of nail relief, shadows and lighting are other paint brushes. Not only that, the person who hangs the picture…

Cosmic Themes
A new technique is developing here which will be used often. Double layers of 3D contours cause a focus dilemma…

Eye of the Beholder Series
A nail interpretation of M.C. Escher’s “Eye” (1946) led to pursuing this series over a period of years…

Birds and Flowers
These are technique studies
similar to still life studies…

The Ladies
A recurring theme throughout the portfolio. The “serenity face” was used eight times, but every piece is distinctive…

Martial Themes
More than twenty years of dedication to the martial arts made first-hand knowledge of postures a given…

Martial Montage
The montage represents the four basic belt colors – white, green, red and black – as depicted in one legend of origins…

Neanderthal Group
This is where the “hair technique” of the Salt Lady was used extensively. From awareness to extinction, the facial structure…

Potpourri
This is a hodge podge of subject matter. They didn’t seem to fit in any of the other categories…

Spiritual Mix
This portfolio would be incomplete without a consideration of some of the spiritual forces which have influenced mankind…

Technophobe Series
A phobia is an unreasonable fear. Afraid of technology? It’s ironic that this portfolio is now….

Celtic Designs
A new source of material was discovered in historical Celtic design books. Look for more of this influence in the future…

Hands, Faces, Etc… NEW
Common knowledge seems to be that hands and faces are considered the most difficult subjects. Accordingly, the images…

Featured Works . . .

In Memory of Aaron Thane Chapman