Renee Robbins🌀🔮🔭

Opening Sept 20th from 12-3:30 pm!

Excited to share that my next solo show EXPEDITION SPECTRUM at Riverside Arts Center. Opens on Sunday, Sept. 14th, 3 - 6 pm.

All new works on paper! Each piece focus on a single color and as a series they construct a rainbow spectrum.

To the Light, 16 x20 in, acrylic and aerosol on paper.

Toadstool Loop, 8 x 10 in
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I will be at Epiphany from 6-8 pm on Thursday Aug, 21st..

I was inspired by the patterns and colors on toadstool mushrooms. The line patterns in green are a recurring motif in my work. The line patterns in green are a recurring motif in my work.

a diver swims with a pod of whales

As always, we're marveling at the finalists for the Ocean Photographer of the Year contest. This year's competition captures moments of beauty, fragility, and urgency within aquatic ecosystems around the globe.

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Any Dune fans out there? The title “Cellular Awareness” came from the Dune series. I listened to the entire series on audiobook while working on these.

I will be at epiphany from 6-8 on Thursday Aug, 21st. Swing by and see the show! 201 S Ashland, Chicago.

Solo Exhibit “Wunderkammer”

Epiphany Center for the Arts
Aug. 1 – Sept. 13, 2025
Opening
Friday Aug. 1 6-9 pm

Drawing inspiration from both the subatomic and the astronomical, Robbins invites viewers on a journey into a universe of discovery.

One of my paintings was among the 26 selected for the new Permanent Collection at the College of Lake County in Waukegan, Illinois.

1. “Hanging on a Star”, 20” x 20”, acrylic on canvas, Biota series.
2. Delivery of the painting to Grayslake campus in fall of 2024.
3. new CLC building.

Sol LeWitt's famed Loop sculpture goes into hiding It took days of inquiries from the Sun-Times — and the posting of an earlier version of this column — for the federal General Services Administration to reveal its location.

Sucks! chicago.suntimes.com/architecture...

Waves & Stars: Hope is a Discipline
16”x20”
Acrylic on paper
2025
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I’m getting ready to announce my show schedule and opportunities to see my work in person for 2025. There are several shows in the works that I’m very excited to share. DM your email to get on the list with 1-4 emails annually.

New painting release! ✨🌱
Beetlejuice Sprout
🌱 10”x8”🎪🪲
Acrylic on canvas

Spring shapes with some pizzazz from Beetlejuice, one of my favorite movies. Feeling the energy and observing all the buds, sprouts, and shapes of spring.

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“Secret Orbits”, new from the FERN DWELLERS series. I’m working on three series at the same time. Keeping very busy with my work. The FERN DWELLERS series is on canvas and the CULTIVATING WONDER and CLOUDFOREST series are on paper.

20 in x 20 in
Acrylic on canvas
2024

The Rite of Spring
9”x12”
Acrylic on paper

Thinking about spring and all the growth that’s coming up from the earth. Nature is constantly transforming all around us.

I love getting to see photographs of where my paintings live.

This was a custom piece I created. Did you know I can create custom pieces? DM for more info. I’d love to collaborate with you. What can you dream up? What can I make for you?

Thank you! 🙏

First piece to share from in a new series CULTIVATING WONDER. The series is all about using shape to cultivate our sense of wonder and awe.

“Breathing Holes”
16”x20”
Spray paint and gouache on paper

Thank you 🙏 ❤️❤️✨✨

Set of 6 Drawings Week 19 — Renee Robbins Suite of 7 drawings, each 7” w x 5.5” h, gouache on paper Week 19, August 5 - 11, 2011 from top left: When You’re Not Looking, Time Makes No Sense, Which Direction, Letting Go, First Things F...

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Looking to add small wonder and joy to your living space? Check out this Suite of 7 drawings now available.

Entering Pisces season! Did you know I am a Pisces?

My art often evokes the ocean and aquatic creatures. My work also incorporates stars ⭐️ and constellations both real and imagined. What’s your zodiac sign?

#pisces #ocean #water #contemporayart #natureart

Winter hike and the frozen river.

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This piece is part of the SMALL WONDERS collection just added to my webshop!

Sun Salutation A
6”x6”
Acrylic on panel

Ready to add small wonder to your home? I was thinking about Yoga poses and sunshine in our bodies, on the land, and in the ocean with this kelp-inspired piece.

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This looks like an incredible #SciArt #Neuroscience opportunity. I sadly can’t apply this year as it requires travel I can’t do right now but I must know someone who could !

I love this! All things I was thinking about and trying to weave into the layers of meaning in my work.

Oh I love that so much ! ❤️❤️✨✨🌀🌀

Thank you so much! 😊

Thank you so much 🥰🥰🙏🙏

“Rock Star” from the FERN DWELLERS series. 14”x16”, acrylic on canvas, 2022.

Inspired in part by the ripples in geothermal pools. What else does it make you think of?