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The Flower Parade, 1968, poster paint on paper 40x50cm. Private collection (My mum's wall)

'Born in Lincolnshire in 1962, Robin drew and painted from an early age. Torn between science and art at school he went on to study chemistry at Leicester Polytechnic.

After graduating in 1984 he joined the cosmetic company Max Factor as a development chemist, combining a scientific training with colour and creativity.

Although still in the cosmetics industry Robin returned to painting in the late 90's. Inspired by his love of food and particularly seafood, he began working in oils capturing his passion on big, bright, contemporary cavases. Fish markets around the coast of Britain and the food markets of France remain an important source of inspiration and Robin 's paintings were recently described by one critic as "conjouring up mouth watering, gastro-erotic sensations".

Based in Bath,  Robin continues to specialise in fish paintings but recent studies in life drawing have led to a new interest in portraiture.' Some of his works are for sale under the Works Available page.