Robyn Cochranragland

Retirement has allowed me to pursue figure drawing as a fine artist. The influence of graphic design is evident in the placement of poses and limited color palette. I have always been pulled to the simplicity and complexity of the human figure. I attempt to capture a pose quickly and fluently. The figure is so personal, so close, I am so very aware of its image, yet I shun realism. Too obvious.
Expanding my view to create an ideal of the figure is much more appealing. I strive to interpret the figure and perfect the mood of the pose while conscientiously trying to create a well-designed work of graphic art.
I learned from master figure artist Harry Carmean and master anatomical artist Burne Hogarth; as well as painters Dan McCaw, Lorrie Madden and Peter Liashkov; illustrators Antonio Lopez and Bill Rieser: Dawn Emerson and Pat Clark are a more recent influences.

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BFA in Fashion Illustration, Art Center College of Design, 1983. Co-facilitator of Figure Drawing Workshop at Central Oregon Community College, 2006-2018. Figure Drawing instructor at The Workhouse, Bend OR, 2015-2018. Drawing Instructor at Lakewood Arts Council & Gallery, 2019-present. Member of Redline Contemporary Art Canter, Art Students League of Denver, Pastel Society of Colorado, Lakewood Art Gallery co-op member.

1 piece and 26 bin selections juried into The Dirty Show, Detroit MI 2020. 1st place for Pastels at National Greeley Art Exhibit 2019. 2nd place for Dia De Los Muertos Show at Lakewood Arts Gallery 2019. 1 piece juried into The 144 Exhibit & Sale 2019, PACE Center. 1 piece juried into Annual Small Works Show for Pastel Society of Colorado 2019. 2nd place in Colorado's Best Show at Lakewood Arts Gallery 2019. 10 pieces selected for Nude Art LA 2019. 2 piece juried for Nude Nite Tampa and Orlando FL 2019.