Robyn Ross is a Sydney born professional artist. She is sought after as a realist portrait artist with the ability to show the physical resemblance along with the essence of the subject. Her many commissions have included Judges, Barristers, Academics, Corporate Heads, celebrities as well as family portraits.
Tertiary studies in engineering drawing and cartography have developed her eye for accuracy and detail. She has been concentrating on portraits for the last 6 years her first major commission in 2000 was to paint Lucy Osbourne the first Lady Superintendent of Sydney Hospital c.1868.
With an art career spanning over 30 years she has gathered a wealth of experience with different styles and mediums. Her other commissioned works have included large murals for Darling Harbour Expos, sculpture and ceramics for the ANA Hotel. Along with portraits she enjoys painting still life and over the years has had commissions from the UK for a series of these.
Represented in public and private collections throughout the UK, USA and Australia.
An invited artist for Jeans for Genes and The Northcott Society’s Charity Art Auction, Robyn also runs classes and workshops in painting and drawing on the North Shore.
Robyn has served as President and as Vice President on the committee of Portrait Artists Australia, and is a member of the Portrait Society of America.
In 2005 Robyn’s portrait of African born Australian “Benedicta” was exhibited at the Australian Embassy in Washington.
Robyn’s most recent commission: The University of Sydney to paint Professor Tom Watson.