Robin Bandenieks

As someone who was strongly attracted to the visual arts, as well as a collector of art, in 1999 Robin finally found the courage and made the time for herself to paint. Since then, in self-directed and mentored studies, painting has become her passion—“a joyful problem-solving journey”. In 2005, she was encouraged to continue painting when her first entry into a juried show won first prize.

 Robin is devoted to her media of choice-oil paint, and explores its possibilities on canvas or panel using brush, palette knife, and often her fingers. Her palette varies, but she frequently returns to earth hues. Subjects include faces, fur, feathers, fabrics, and flora; many of her works are now in local and international collections.

 Robin was born in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, but moved to a horse farm in Aldergrove, British Columbia when she was eight years old. Her love of science led her to a long rewarding career working in the field of clinical microbiology. Her laboratory work honed her skills of observation and the ability to discern subtleties of colour; both skills have also proved very useful for an artist.

 After travelling the world and all the provinces of Canada, in 1995 Robin traded her city life to live once again on a farm in the beautiful Fraser Valley. She is devoted to her husband, son, and a big loveable dog (see Axel's portrait below) , as well as, gardening and community work.

 Robin Bandenieks joined FLAG in 2006.

Robin joined FLAG in 2006

Please note: She signs her paintings R Band

STYLE - Painterly, often impasto [thick],
brushstrokes visible
MEDIA - Oil paint

To Wildlife Paintings
To Going to the Dogs
To Figurative Works

Home Studio: Art on 28th

A short walk “down the garden path” leads
to oil paintings in a salon style setting.
Realistic, colourful themes include figurative, still life, and animals often with humorous intent."

We Escape at Midnight
(12 x 12 x 3") SOLD to a good home!

La Chanteuse
(36 x 18 x 1.5")

Wedding Day (sold)