Robin Punsalan Fine Art
July 29, 2010 Sensual, feminine, and utterly romantic, Robin Punsalan's art blows me away. She has painted many interesting subjects over the years but the graceful characters in her "Dancers" series seem so animated they just leap right off the canvas. You can't help but want to join that vibrant fantasy world.
As someone who adores fashion and dance, these particular pieces resonated with me the most. This multi-talented artist is also a writer, stage actress and standup performer. To delve a bit more deeply into Robin's world, we did a mini Q&A to reveal her inspirations and what makes her tick:
"Brigitte"
What aspects of painting do you love the most?
Robin: I love being in the moment of feeling so much love inside me and it just flows over the paper. It makes me giddy and so excited. There's nothing else. No other thoughts. The painting moves ahead of me and I follow. It's just me and the art. There is immense pleasure when I'm in that place.
Your most prized possessions?
Robin: There's an ink, a silk dye made by a company in France. The color is Fig. It is a lovely combination of tobacco and aubergine. I have a couple favorite brushes for fine lines. Bamboo brushes. Lots of CDs...having tons of music nearby.
Philosophy to abide by for your art?
Robin: If I don't value my art, I can't expect anyone else too.
What inspires you and your craft?
Robin: There's so much. I absorb constantly. Music. Lines. Angles. Installation art. Interior design. Architecture. Tension that's found in so many genres of Movement. A dance between softness and restraint in those lines. A tension of desire. Sometimes a fragrance of loss and resignation.
If you could live anywhere in the world, where would you go?
Robin: Obviously, France. But, I have this crushing pull to Switzerland.
To see more artwork, go to www.facebook.com/RPunsalanArt.
Reader Comments (3)
They look amazing. Love the juxtaposition of calm and vibrant colors together.
These are so evocative and the colors are so gorgeous. Plus, since I have no rhythm, it's nice to be able to appreciate the beauty of dance without having to actually do it, myself. LOL
Robin's a beautiful artist. Another testament to her talent - she also painted a mural for a Cirque du Soleil show! :)
Carolyn: I'll have to drag you out to dancing sometime! LOL!