Heather Adamson
Robin Walker has been selected as this year’s feature artist at the Clearwater Children’s Art Festival. Her medium of choice is oil and the majority of her subject matter reflects her surroundings.
In the last year, Robin joined the Federation of Canadian Artists. She was recently juried into the second level within the federation, which opened up new opportunities to have her paintings be a part of art shows across Canada. Two of her paintings were recently shown in Kelowna at the Rotary Centre for the Arts.
Robin’s involvement with the Clearwater Children’s Art Festival is in line with her passion for children and art.
“Children are so free,” Robin says, “We could learn a lot from how kids approach art. They are not inhibited like adults.”
As the feature artist of this year’s festival, children will have a chance to paint with Robin, along with many other artists who will be sharing their talents. Visual art, theatre and music all will be included.
“I am so happy to be involved with the festival,” says Robin, “I learn so much from the kids and I enjoy it so much because there are so many unbelievably talented children here that just haven’t developed it yet. You can see it. They are seeing things, they are seeing beauty and are seeing perspective. The event is a great way for kids to not feel any pressure, it is free, they can come and go and choose what they want to do and have the freedom and all the supplies provided. It is very special and a huge asset to our community. It is a privilege to be involved.”
Along with the many art experiences available throughout the day, a selection of Robin’s paintings will be on display at the Clearwater Children’s Art Festival on Wednesday, Aug. 5, 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. at the Dutch Lake Community Centre field.
Robin’s paintings are for sale locally at the Red Umbrella Gallery. You can also view her work on her website at www.iam-art.ca and contact her directly to inquire about purchasing individual pieces.
Robin paints out of her home studio in Clearwater, B.C.
To read the full interview with Robin Walker, visit www.songsinthevalley.com
