I began my art career by gaining a Diploma in Graphic Design and working in a design studio in Perth WA in 1973. Over the next 40 plus years I worked and produced works of art in a whole host of ways including working for a newspaper, printers, and in other industries. I started my own business in 1994 as a marketing consultant and continued to produce illustrations, branding, logos and more. All along this ‘commercial’ journey I created fine art pieces for exhibition and commissions.

I love printmaking in many forms, especially linocut. I also produce drawing mainly in coloured pencil. Because of a love of paper and ‘building’ things, I produce many mixed media pieces in both 2D and 3D forms. Over the past couple of years I have made some wonderful Artist’s Books, experimenting with rusted and eco dyed papers.

My inspiration mainly comes from the natural world around me. Living in Albany WA I am surrounded by flora, fauna and the ocean. It is an endless source of subject matter. At the moment I have a focus on endangered flora and fauna species of the region, rendering these in linocuts, drawings, etchings, books, and with poetry.

A major influence would be my four years spent as a Guide for the Art Gallery of WA. I immersed myself every week researching, learning and then sharing with others a vast array of visual arts. I attend art workshops whenever I can and relish soaking up fellow artists’ company and skills. I am a lifelong learner and this means my own work is always finding a new way to express itself.

It is all I have ever wanted to do. By 10 years of age I had decided to be a commercial artist, by 14 I received a place at Perth Technical College and a Commonwealth Scholarship to study full time for 3 years. Being an artist has allowed me to truly ‘see’ everything around me.

I have my own home studio – The Merry Press – where I make and show my works, and run art classes. Overlooking Princess Royal Harbour in Little Grove, I am reminded every day of the beauty and joy that art brings us.

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Merry Robertson

Merry Robertson

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