Robin Mackervoy ROI (1933 - 2024)

Statement

My first consideration is for composition, to place the subject comfortably within a scene, using varying tones to promote its importance. I then use the surrounding space to draw attention to and emphasise the main subject through variations in colour, tone, texture and line.

Methodology

Robin Mackervoy generally prefers to work from life, but for works produced in the studio he uses the back-up of photographs to add to the information that his preparatory sketches provide. Initial sketches are generally carried out in a different medium from the final piece and he uses a pochade box for sketches in oil or heat-set oil colour. Robin's preference is for preparatory sketches in pencil, pen or watercolour and he likes to use oil or acrylic for the final pieces. When painting directly from the subject he likes to work on the whole surface together and he does not draw-in until the base coat is complete. In addition to canvas Robin also uses panels which adds to the variety of surface, texture and size.

Bio

1933 Born on 23 October in Hampshire

1986 Further Education Teaching Certificate

1987-98 Lecturer at Hertford Regional College in Drawing and Painting

1992 Elected a Member of the Wapping Group of Artists

2006 Elected an Associate Member of the Royal institute of Oil Painters

2008 Elected a Member of the Royal institute of Oil Painters

Memberships

The Wapping Group of ArtistsTrustee and Past President of The London Sketch Club

President of The Lea Valley Art Society

Hertford Art Society Chelsea Art Society