Robyn Markey is an Australian oil painter whose work is inspired by gardens, nature and everyday life. Best known for her floral and still-life paintings, she creates thoughtful arrangements of flowers, fruit and vintage glassware and crockery; cherished objects that invite a sense of calm, presence and connection. She is particularly fascinated by light - how it travels through glass and translucent petals, and the soft, shifting shadows it casts. Her work also draws on the tradition of floriography, with flowers chosen not only for their beauty but for the symbolism and hidden meanings they bring to each painting.
Working primarily in oil on canvas, Robyn values the medium for its depth, subtlety and expressive potential. Her paintings are created slowly and with care, allowing time for close observation and response. Influenced by classical still-life traditions and informed by contemporary life, her work balances craftsmanship with intuition, celebrating both discipline and feeling.
Robyn's garden is a constant source of inspiration and a daily practice of looking closely. Through her work she hopes to encourage viewers to pause, reflect and notice the beauty that exists in familiar spaces.
Her paintings are held in private collections throughout Australia and internationally. Robyn lives and works in the beautiful New England region of New South Wales.