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Robin Ayers' tropical holiday portraits prove to be so popular!
For Robin Ayers, art school in Adelaide majoring in ceramics was a far cry from painting tropical holiday portraits at the Port Douglas Markets.
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, 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 portraits of them!For a start, that was bravery of a special kind. But the more obvious reasons for admiration were her skills in understanding her subjects and rendering 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 photographs her subjects from various angles then paints their portraits in her studio from high contrast digital images.
Look for Robin and her
tropical holiday portraits
in her white hexagonal marquee at the Port Douglas Sunday Markets… near the children's playground …you might just join that queue!
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