Linda Robertson
Linda graduated from Philip Institute of Technology in 1985, majoring in drawing and printmaking. She is currently working mainly with the figure, drawn from life in pastel and charcoal. Influences include the
drawings of the Italian Renaissance, the work of Degas, and contemporary Australian artist Godwin Bradbeer.
Recent awards include:
- St Mary's Art Show 2003, Ararat, Best Painting Finalist
- 2003 Castlemaine Drawing Prize Finalist
- 2003 Banyule Works on Paper Award
- Warragul Art Show, Best Work in Show
- Wagga Wagga Art Show, Judge's award
- Bright Art Show 2004, Best Other Medium
- Yarram Show 2004, Highly Commended, Pastel
- San Remo Show 2005, Best Work in another medium
- Corowa Show 2005, Highly Commended
- Finalist, Banyule Works on Paper,2005
- 2005 Group show, Bankart Gallery
- 2006 Best work on paper, Bright Art Show
- 2008 Solo Show at Frankston Arts Centre
Other:
- Life drawing classes, Council of Adult Education
- Currently teaching adults and secondary school life drawing
- Curator, 2002 and 2003 Methodist Ladies College Acquisitive Art Exhibition
- Teaching life drawing classes at Canberra Arts Society Summer School 2008, 2009
Currently represented by:
- Jenny Pihan Fine Art, Frankston (Melbourne Affordable Art Show 05)
- Skepsi Gallery, Carlton
- Seaview Gallery Queenscliff
- Bankart Gallery, Lancefield
- Paintbox Fine Art, Canberra
Linda was represented at the Melbourne Affordable Art Show 2005. She currently teaches life drawing classes for adults and VCE students.
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2002 Exhibition
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Figure Study I
PAS/CHAR 90x70cm
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Figure Study VI
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Figure Study III
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Figure Study IV
PAS/CHAR 90x70cm
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Figure Study V
PAS/CHAR 90x70cm
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Figure Study II
PAS/CHAR 90x70cm
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