CLINTON —
Clinton Community College Art Instructor Robyn Smith, of Clinton, enjoys painting the world around her.
Robyn grew up in Iowa loving art. Her grandmothers supported her interest in art, providing a variety of materials for her to create with. When she was 15, she took lessons from a professional artist.
“And I saw what it was like to be a professional,” Robyn said. “So that really lit me up.”
Robyn spends her time painting nature with oil pants. She has a love of the outdoors and of animals.
Robyn spent 20 years in Seattle before moving to Clinton and taking the job at CCC. She had family in the area and wanted her daughter Amelie, now age 6, to grow up near them. She enjoys her job as an instructor.
“I love my students,” Robyn said. “I am deeply committed to helping them find their highest form of expression.”
Robyn is inspired by her students. She said many of them are working so hard to change their lives and earn their education. She added that they also keep her from being too serious.
“And I love to see what they can do. They always blow me away,” Robyn said.
Robyn enjoys the Clinton area. She has worked with Wagner Pharmacy to display her students’ art in the business’ windows. She is also interested in working with the Catholic Restoration Society to restore some of their statues. Twice a year, she takes her art appreciation students to the River Arts Center. Next week her painting class will visit the Bickelhaupt Arboretum.
Robyn feels this area is a great place to paint, especially with the Mississippi River. She enjoys that she can drive off of the north end of town and be in the country with rolling hills and great views.
“It’s beautiful land,” Robyn said.
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