MBBS (Syd) ACCAM ASMA ARAS
Dr Coleman is a Sydney-based artist specialising in earth pastels, with a focus on maritime and landscape subjects. Associate member of the Royal Art Society and exhibiting member of the Kuringai Art Society.
Artistic Statement
As noted by Greg Hansell F.R.A.S.: “Robyn has a natural and unique way of expressing the visual reality of people and places that have meaning in her life. The use of natural earth pastels simplifies her palette and lets the natural patterns and designs of the subject come to the front.”
Education & Training
– Diploma of Visual Arts, Northbridge School of Visual Arts (2005)
– Advanced training in pastels and earth pastels under Master pastellist Greg Hansell, Royal Art Society Art School
Professional Memberships
– Associate Member, Royal Art Society
– Exhibiting Member, Australian Society of Marine Artist
– Exhibiting member of the Mosman Art Society
– Exhibiting member of the Kuringai Art Society
Notable Achievements
– Received Commended and Highly Commended Awards at the Royal Art Society
– Commended by Mal Damkar from Beagle Press for earth pastel ‘ Tumut Sunset’ in 2024
– First Prize in Tumut Art Exhibition for ‘ Tumut Wetlands’ in 2025-Judge’s comments-‘ a very intelligent pastel, no boring bits, a painting with feeling’ Greg Hansell F.R.A.S.
– Works sold locally, interstate, and internationally
– Highly Commended in the Tumut Art Exhibition for my painting ‘Evening Falls, Tumut Wetlands’ judged by Lucy Culliton, multiple Archibald, Wynne and Sulman finalist with the NSW Art Gallery.
Special Projects
– Documented and researched the Royal Sydney Yacht Squadron art collection (2019)
– Delivered lecture series on maritime art at Royal Sydney Yacht Squadron
Contact & Portfolio
Instagram: @robyn_coleman
Website: colemanrobyn.wixsite.com/anrobyn