Robyn Brower is a chalk pastel artist who finds inspiration in visually exploring her surroundings in Minnesota. She holds a BFA in Furniture Design from the Minneapolis College of Art and Design and has created whimsical sculptural and functional pieces using wood and metal fabrication. Her approach to chalk drawing is with a similar care for detail and structure, making serene and mystical landscapes, portraits of insects, animals, and garden scenes. Her background as a floral designer has also influenced her creativity and furthered her love of art forms that celebrate nature.

ARTIST’S STATEMENT

I create chalk pastel drawings inspired by curious observations of the natural world and familiar places around me. My subjects range from landscapes, clouds, and reflections to insects, gardens, animals, and people. I’m drawn to unusual perspectives and compositions that reveal something unexpected in ordinary scenes, sometimes verging on abstraction or taking on a subtle, mystical quality.

I’m particularly fascinated by the repetitions and patterns that emerge in nature. The shapes and textures of clouds, leaves, flower petals, wings, and ripples in water can appear simultaneously organized and spontaneous. I explore this balance between structure and apparent chaos, looking for the underlying order and interconnectedness. I’m also fascinated by fleeting moments and the changing effects of weather, light, and growth.