Paintings by Sam Robinson

The Creative Process

First, I have to find a subject that is interesting and this can take a while.  When I find something I like, I have to

decide how to fit the subject on my canvas.  Looking through my camera helps me to decide what point of view

I want to draw from and how to crop the subject.

I like to draw on sunny days when there is a lot of contrast between the light and shadow areas.  It takes about

an hour and a half to make the initial drawing. I usually take a few photographs to paint from in case I don’t finish

the painting outside.

I usually paint in 2 or 3 hour sessions and most paintings take 3 or 4 sessions spread over a couple of weeks to

finish. I paint in my home studio, at the Columbus Cultural Arts Center or outside during the summer.  This  painting of the Mohawk Restaurant in German Village took about 17 hours to complete.

Creating a work of art is a joy for me and every time I finish a painting it feels like something magic has

happened.  It is my pleasure to share my paintings.

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Paintings by Sam     Sam@paintingsbysam.com