“A challenge that many painters face is the ability to carry the image to a point where there is still space for the viewer to define the image in their imagination. My ambition is for my work to focus on this idea, allowing me to apply my skills and knowledge about painting in a more expressive and conceptual way. Whether it is painting a scene, landscape, still life or portrait, I aim for an approach that attempts to convey a sense of life, vibrancy, and the essence of the subject.”

— Lara Robinson