Robyn Holtham trained as a Gold & Silversmith in the School of Art at RMIT in the '70s and has been making wearable art for most of her life until recently, when a worsening spinal condition made this too difficult. Her jewellery pieces are held in both public and private collections here in Australia, as well as overseas. It was during the Covid lockdowns, that she and a friend discovered an on-line painting group run by Sydney Artist Gabbi Lancaster. With the guidance of Gabbi and the group, Robyn then began to explore various different techniques painting in acrylics, first on paper and then canvas. These comprise most of her larger scale, intuitive and more abstract works. Always having been inspired by the natural world, it's beauty and it's fragility, regardless of medium, Robyn is now finding new inspiration in the Loddon environment, where she has chosen to retire with her partner. Here, she also met Mal Gilmour, following her participation in the 2024 Loddon Arts Trail and began attending his art classes to learn oil painting techniques. She has now recently added oil pieces on board and canvas to her artworks.