Holiday portraits a drawcard at Port Douglas markets.Painting holiday portraits at the Port Douglas markets is a far cry from art school in Adelaide, majoring in ceramics, for Robin Ayers. But it was this creative beginning, coupled with an insatiable urge to learn more and more about art, which has led Robin Ayers along interesting life pathways…all the way to the markets, drawing people, one might say!
Port Douglas Sunday markets afford a fascinating glimpse into the creative world of the area, renowned for its accomplished artists, beautiful scenery, fine food and relaxed life-style. When I first met her, Robin used to do something which I would never dare to attempt. In the full glare of public scrutiny, she would sit down in front of children, adults and lovers and draw charming holiday portraits of them!
For a start, that was bravery of a special kind. But the more obvious reasons for admiration were her skills of observation, her knowledge of how to draw people and her understanding of her subjects, so that she was able to render their appearance and expressions in a way which appealed to them. 
These days, with queues six deep, Robin’s popularity has meant that, in order to keep pace with demand she will either make a quick conte or charcoal drawing from individual or family portrait poses or she will photograph her subjects from various angles to be painted later in her studio from the resultant high contrast digital images. 
Look for Robin in her white hexagonal marquee at the Port Douglas Sunday Markets… you might just join that queue! If you would like to contact Robin direct, please do so via the form below. I am sure that she will be delighted to hear from you. To top of Holiday Portraits |
