Larisa Robins

I was born in a small town in Russia and since childhood I loved to paint and draw, even attending a local art school. I dreamed of becoming an artist, but life took me down a different track and I became an economist. There was no time to be creative through university, my career and family commitments, so only later in life (after moving to live in England in 2012) did I once again have both the time and desire to draw; to express my moods and emotions in pictures.

The nature in England struck me with its variety of floral shapes and colours. I would walk through parks and gardens spellbound, and could not take my eyes off the unearthly beauty of my new environment.

To further my ability as an artist I joined a number of local art societies; initially choosing those that ran educational courses, but then moving to those that organised events where my pictures could be displayed. I currently hold the status of Exhibiting Member with two local societies and regularly exhibit in both Winchester and Farnham, where I have gained recognition and even first prizes for paintings I have entered in past exhibitions.

I always strive to learn new ideas to keep my work fresh, using both new techniques and materials. Therefore, I can probably call myself a multi-artist. The creative process for me is like air, without which I cannot breathe. Each of my works is a piece of me; my perception of the world around me and my emotional response.