Mario Andres Robinson is an exhibiting artist member of the National Arts Club, an artist member of the Salmagundi Club, and a signature member of the Pastel Society of America. Next month Robinson has a new Liliedahl art workshop video available, titled “Portrait Painting Techniques That Tell a Story.” He is also on the faculty for the 2nd Annual Figurative Art Convention & Expo.
Why Watercolor? Mario Robinson Answers
A common question I receive is “Why watercolor?” My response is “Why not?” There’s a rich American tradition of painting, and watercolor is front and center of that movement. American masters such as Winslow Homer, John Singer Sargent, and Andrew Wyeth focused heavily on watercolor. While the majority of contemporary artists choose to work in oils, I embrace the challenge of using a medium that is often overlooked.
I’m drawn to the figure, primarily due to the connectivity I feel toward human beings. My work deals largely with the human condition. I enjoy painting landscapes; however, my emotional response to nature is vastly different than to that of the figure.
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