Drawn by a Star

 A G i f t and a Mission. Sometimes, what seems like failure sparks a huge creative breakthrough. The NY art competition didn’t go as I had quietly hoped —I didn’t win. I thought I had a chance! The prize was a touring exhibition of the 25 winners, visiting four European capital cities. There were five categories, three winners from each category. My "failure" has ignited a whirlwind of wonderful wild, new ideas. I’m beyond excited to share that I’m back to planning my own European tour -                            Vilnius Amsterdam Dublin Edinburgh                               Since 2015, my true artistic goal has been to communicate hope through my expressive art. This seed has been growing steadily in recent years. For the last three years, I’ve felt drawn—through my art—to reach the descendants of Eastern European Jews who, like me, carry the weight of inherited trauma. Discovering the identity of my never-known Jewish father four years ago was the catalyst for this

                          "Paint what you feel. Paint what you see. Paint what is real to you." Robert  Henri encouraged artists to be authentic and true to themselves, bravely expressing their personal vision and emotions through their art.                                                  Day two of the new chapter of being brave. J.29.11 Spanish: El objetivo no es hacer arte, sino estar en ese maravilloso estado que hace que el arte sea inevitable. – Robert Henri French: L'objectif n'est pas de faire de l'art, mais d'être dans cet état merveilleux qui rend l'art inévitable. – Robert Henri Dutch: Het doel is niet om kunst te maken, maar om in die geweldige staat te verkeren die kunst onvermijdelijk maakt. – Robert Henri German: Das Ziel ist nicht, Kunst zu schaffen, sondern in diesem wunderbaren Zustand zu sein, der Kunst unvermeidlich macht. – Robert Henri Greek: Ο στόχος δεν είναι να δημιουργήσεις τέχνη, αλλά να βρίσκεσαι σε αυτή την υπέροχη κατάστ

  "The object isn't to make art, it's to be in that wonderful state which makes art inevitable." – Robert Henri El objetivo no es hacer arte, sino estar en ese maravilloso estado que hace que el arte sea inevitable. – Robert Henri. Meg Smolinski Robinson, me myself and I, have today made a promise pledge and a vow to cease being shy about my creativity and spirituality! Too many years hiding my art and writing for fear of upsetting some people. Finished. New art is already arriving. So. I asked AI to review the reviews of my travel memoir, Drawn by a Star, and come up with a summery. . Voila!! Meg Robinson is celebrated for her evocative and deeply personal storytelling. Her work in *Drawn by a Star* is particularly noted for the way it blends vivid visual artistry with introspective narrative. Robinson's ability to capture the essence of her surroundings, particularly the stunning and remote landscapes of Patagonia, has been highlighted by readers as a key streng

Wisdom in the Wild: A Nature Art Retreat for Life After Loss 20th - 25th October 2024 Embrace the timelessness of the wild and the creativity of art to heal and grow after loss.* This retreat offers a unique blend of nature walks, art workshops, and reflective exercises, all set in a peaceful, natural environment.  See desciption of loss below . “Wisdom in the Wild” is designed for individuals ready to immerse themselves in new artistic practices within a small warm and supportive community. There will be opportunities for both solitude and togetherness, fostering growth and creativity. This retreat aims to guide participants forward in their "one precious life," as poetically described by Mary Oliver. Set against the stunning backdrop of a southern Spanish mountain landscape, this four day retreat brings together a  group of six international participants.  Connecting with Nature and Self. With early morning macro photography in nature, participants will connect with awe and

April 2024 Hi friends, sorry for the long silence ! Lots of new ideas brewing... retreats here in Spain.. a podcast... two new Blurb books and more. “ Belonging Beyond Borders ” – new drawings, pints and Cyanotype images featured in Café Berlin 61, Órgiva, Andalucía, Spain from March - August 20234. My latest exhibition, “Belonging Beyond Borders,” explores the complex theme of finding a sense of belonging in a new land. The exhibition features original drawings, large scale prints of the drawings, Cyanotype prints, and collaged prints that delve into the struggles of uprooted people, including refugees, asylum seekers and adoptees, and pose poignant questions about leaving the past behind. My art is inspired by own almost 50 year search for myJewish / Lithuanian / Russian ancestry.    In this latest work I'm examining what gets left behind during the transit and assimilation process, and what makes the feeling of being at home possible.  I'm drawing on inspiration from the anc

        It's official !    Here's the link to my course at the beautiful Cortijo Romero Center in Andalucia Spain -              February 25th to March  4th 2023.                                                 'Build Creative Confidence '  With the guidance of the marketing manager, we've changed the wording of the Creativity week  I shared with you recently, to fit  more with their  guidelines. It will be a fun and fascinating week because  with all the gifts you will bring with you ...co creation always happens, and we learn lots from each other as a group. There will be a max of 10 people I believe I'm not going to be telling you what to do! I'm planning to open many doors for you by sharing forty years of experimenting, and keeping a drawing dairy for much of that time. https://www.cortijo-romero.co.uk/choose-your-course/courses/?type=&id=2734&name=Building+Creative+Confidence