About the artist
Robin Archer b.1971
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Robin Archer is a Nottinghamshire-based artist who specializes in representational figurative, portrait, animal, and landscape paintings in oil. He has been painting since he was a child and has developed a keen eye for capturing the essence and emotion of his subjects. Early on he bacame a fan of the work of celebrated nineteenth century Illustrators such as Arthur Rackham and Alphonse Mucha as well as contemporary fantasy artists like Frank Frazetta, Jeff Jones and Brian Froud. As Robin got older he also began to take more interest in and admire many of the great painters from history such as Diego Velazquez and Rembrandt through to nineteenth century painters including John Singer Sargent, Hugh Ramsay and John William Waterhouse to name just a few.
Oil paints are his preferred medium and whilst Robin's work is often contemporary in style it is firmly rooted in the rich tradition of European figurative painting. Each piece is meticulously crafted, reflecting Robin's skill, creativity, and passion for capturing emotions and enviroments with a vibrant and compelling visual narrative. He is continually motivated to produce work that will provoke a lasting emotional response in the viewer.
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Robin has exhibited his paintings in various galleries and venues across the UK, and has received several awards and commissions for his work. He is also a passionate tutor and mentor, who enjoys sharing his knowledge and skills with aspiring artists of all ages and levels.
Artist Statement
My paintings intertwine realism and expression, capturing the delicate dance of light, shadow, and colour to evoke depth and emotion. Through techniques such as glazing, scumbling, and impasto, I build textured surfaces that invite the viewer to explore both the tangible and the imagined within each composition. While I often work from life—drawing from models, photographs, and sketches—I approach my subjects with a sense of interpretation, allowing creativity to shape the final piece. The human figure, in particular, fascinates me; beyond its technical complexity, it carries an intrinsic energy and narrative that I strive to illuminate through my brushwork.
Robin.
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