Stephanie Pillinger Robinson

Inspired by my home in the South West of England, I am currently developing my range of art from my studio in Brixham, Devon. I spend time gaining influence from the surroundings and looking in close detail or photographing patterns and close-ups before returning to the studio and setting to work. 

I like to cause the viewer to stop and spend time with the piece, looking at it from different angles, wanting to touch it or seeing the colours change depending on the light at the time of day - sharing some of the experiences I have gone through in creating and that I took influence from.

Texture, colour and layers are all important to my view of the world which I present in abstract or expressionistic form. The use of gold or metal leaf in my art is to symbolise the value and importance of aspects within the piece, as well as for it's unique quality of adding reflective elements and bringing life to the image.

Memberships:
Torbay Guild of Artists
Devon Artist Network
Brixham Chamber of Commerce

Awards:
Torbay Guild of Artists Cavaliere Trophy for Mixed Media Art 2016

Stephanie Pillinger graduated from the University of Portsmouth in 2004 with a First Class BA Hons Degree in Restoration and Decorative Studies. Since then she has continued to grow and develop new skills and enjoys experimenting and combining them to create her unique style of art.

Taking influence from her degree training Steph combines gilding, faux finishing and decorative effects with additional skills she has been gathering in fused and stained glass, traditional lime plastering, photography and sculpture techniques. 

Formal:

BA Hons in Restoration and Decorative Studies (University of Portsmouth) - First Class
Foundation Diploma in Art and Design - Merit
NCFE Stage 3 in Stained Glass
Art Metal Clay Level 1 Diploma from The School of Jewellery and Craft
Certificate in Lime Plastering from Mike Wye Associates
Certificate in Practical Uses of Lime from Mike Wye Associates
Certificate in Natural Paints from Mike Wye Associates
Certificate in Polished Plaster Techniques from Mike Wye Associates
Certificate in Tadelakt Techniques from Mike Wye Associates

Informal:

Experience Glass Monthly Course (12 months) with Creative Glass Guild (Bristol)
Silversmith course (6 weeks) with Jenny Greenhow Jewellery (Poo...

* February 3rd - 25th 2018 : Riviera Art Fair, Devon
* December 6th - 23rd 2017 : Miscellanea : Artizan Gallery, Devon
* December 5th 2016  - January 8th 2017 : Flavel Arts Centre, Dartmouth  Devon TQ6 9ND
* October 22nd - November 12th 2016: YELLOW, Harbour House, Kingsbridge, Devon
* October 28th - 30th 2016: Grid Art Fair, Old Truman Brewery, London
* August 27th to September 9th 2016: End of Summer Exhibition at the Artizan Gallery, Devon
* July 8th - 24th 2016: Torbay Guild of Artists Annual Exhibition - winner of the Cavaliere Trophy for Mixed or Alternative media
* Creative Glass Guild, Bristol 2014
* CADARTS Christchurch, Dorset 2013