Laura Robb’s still life paintings are anything but still. Magnificently composed and masterfully executed, they come alive with vibrant colors, an exciting blend of shapes, strategically placed light, and intriguing brush strokes. They are a visual feast that have earned Robb a myriad of awards and that continue to challenge and excite her as much today as they did 30 years ago.

When it comes to choosing the objects she will include in her paintings, Robb focuses on visual values, selecting them based on their visual appeal rather than their narrative value. “The most important qualities I look for in an object are graceful lines and beautiful form,” she says. “If the color isn’t exactly right, I can generally tweak that, but it’s hard to overcome a clunky shape.”

Laura Robb (New Mexico)

Roses and White Lilies
Oil
24″x18″

“My recollection is that this piece more or less painted itself. I wish they could all happen that way!”

Laura Robb (New Mexico)

Arrangement in Blue and Orange
Oil
12″x12″

“I enjoy the challenge of trying to arrange ordinary objects in an extraordinary way.”