	{"id":115889,"date":"2026-02-08T04:00:00","date_gmt":"2026-02-07T17:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/timesnewsgroup.com.au\/bellarinetimes\/?p=115889"},"modified":"2026-02-04T18:53:30","modified_gmt":"2026-02-04T07:53:30","slug":"finding-inspiration-in-extraordinary-places","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/timesnewsgroup.com.au\/bellarinetimes\/living\/finding-inspiration-in-extraordinary-places\/","title":{"rendered":"Finding inspiration in extraordinary places"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>SITTING the Artisans of Australia gallery, Robyn Pugh is once again surrounded by the landscape and wildlife of Namibia &#8211; only this time, it\u2019s through her own artistic interpretation of the country.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Her latest exhibition, Impressions of Namibia, is an immersion into the vibrant colour and culture of the nation that captivated her on her recent visit.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_30038\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-30038\" style=\"width: 600px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-30038\" src=\"https:\/\/static.timesnewsgroup.com.au\/prod\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/02\/RobynPugh-2_84412.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"900\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-30038\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">The exhibition was inspired by a recent holiday to Namibia, on which Pugh took hundreds of photos for artistic inspiration. Photos: NYAH BARNES<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWhen I arrived in Namibia, I was immediately thinking about how I could represent the country in art,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cIt was a trip for enjoyment, but as an artist you\u2019re always thinking about how to share what you\u2019ve seen.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Her travels took included driving up the Atlantic Coast before camping in the Etosha National Park, one of the largest in Africa.<\/p>\n<p>Robyn documented the trip in detail, ready to reimagine it in her Bellarine studio.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI took hundreds of photos and then went through them at home to choose which moments I wanted to paint,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI often take photos of things other people might not notice &#8211; a surface or a pattern on a wall &#8211; because you never know where an idea will lead.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Namibia is home to some of the world\u2019s tallest sand dunes, and Robyn found herself mesmerised by their colours.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_30038\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-30038\" style=\"width: 600px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-30038\" src=\"https:\/\/static.timesnewsgroup.com.au\/prod\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/02\/RobynPugh-03_84513.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"900\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-30038\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Robyn enjoys working with acrylic paint and pen and ink, and has been drawing since she was a child. Photo: NYAH BARNES<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe contrast between shadow and sunlight on the sand dunes was just incredible,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThose dunes in Sossusvlei are some of the tallest in the world &#8211; the light and shape of them really fascinated me. The sand looks solid from a distance, but when you climb it, you realise how soft and shifting it is.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Her exhibition also captures the country\u2019s abundance of wildlife, and her favourite piece is a pen and ink depiction of a gemsbok.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThey were such magnificent animals,\u201d she said. \u201cI\u2019m proud of how it turned out.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe saw lions, elephants, rhinos, giraffes &#8211; every day felt like a new gift\u2026 Sometimes I\u2019d sit at a waterhole for hours, just watching what happens.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Back home, Robyn sorted through hundreds of photos to find the perfect moments to recreate.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cNot every trip turns into an exhibition\u2026 but this one really called for it,\u201d she said. \u201cI always start with small sketches to plan out how a piece will work. Sometimes it takes a few tries before I\u2019m happy.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Originally from Geelong, Robyn\u2019s love of art began in childhood.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI was always an artistic kid &#8211; I used to love drawing Snoopy because he was simple but expressive,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_30038\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-30038\" style=\"width: 600px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-30038\" src=\"https:\/\/static.timesnewsgroup.com.au\/prod\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/02\/RobynPugh-04_84515.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-30038\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Robyn has also included maps, photographs and information to accompany her artworks in this exhibition, hoping others can learn about the unique landscape and culture of Namibia. Photo: NYAH BARNES<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI did some art classes when I was pregnant, and later got into ceramics, but it all went on the back burner while raising children and working\u2026 After I retired, I started taking classes again and discovered all these different mediums to work with.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>These days, she enjoys using acrylic paints and pen and ink.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI love working with pen and lines &#8211; I\u2019m drawn to buildings and perspective because I like structure.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Robyn has had her studio on the Bellarine for about five years and continues to draw inspiration from both travel and local nature.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI love the nature here on the Bellarine too, but I tend to paint what other people don\u2019t,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cA lot of my inspiration comes from travel &#8211; I\u2019ve been to Africa twice now, and both trips were amazing.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>For <em>Impressions of Namibia<\/em>, Robyn has also included photographs and information on the country\u2019s flora, fauna and culture.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI usually don\u2019t include photos in my exhibitions,\u201d she said, \u201cbut I bought a new camera for this trip and wanted to share the beauty of Namibia.\u201d<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_30038\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-30038\" style=\"width: 600px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-30038\" src=\"https:\/\/static.timesnewsgroup.com.au\/prod\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/02\/RobynPugh-05_84525.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"902\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-30038\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Impressions of Namibia is on display at Artisans of Australia in Curlewis. Photo: NYAH BARNES<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>\u201cBecause it\u2019s such a unique country, I added information panels and photos so people could understand what they were seeing.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Although her past exhibitions have included immersive effects such as soundscapes, Robyn said this one is more traditional.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThis one is simpler. It\u2019s about the paintings speaking for themselves.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Ultimately, Robyn hopes people who visit <em>Impressions of Namibia<\/em> are given a similar sense of wonder which she felt whilst travelling there.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cIf people have glimpsed somewhere different &#8211; somewhere extraordinary &#8211; then I\u2019ve done my job.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Impressions of Namibia is showing at Artisans of Australia, Curlewis, until February 23.<\/p>\n<p>For more information on Robyn\u2019s work, head to <a href=\"http:\/\/twoatart.com.au\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>twoatart.com.au<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>SITTING the Artisans of Australia gallery, Robyn Pugh is once again surrounded by the landscape and wildlife of Namibia &#8211; only this time, it\u2019s through her own artistic interpretation of the country. 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