Robin's work draws from the tradition of realism. His paintings are observations and responses to the natural world. They are more than a visual record. They represent the forms and textures of his world. Robin's paintings portray what is significant to him and through his art the attempt is to convey these interpretations to the viewer. They are his diary. Some of Robin's paintings are a natural and direct progression of the large murals he paints commercially while other works are highly detailed studies. Whether a bone, a stone, a flower or a discarded object his paintings embody the frailties and mysteries of this world as well as the transitory nature of life. His work conveys an atmosphere of stillness and a timeless quality that develops with days and weeks of close observation. Robin's work aspires to depict the magic that is around us, the magic which often goes unnoticed. Ultimately the paintings speak for him.