Meet Shirley Robinett

ABOUT ME

I believe we all carry a spark of creativity, and mine was first kindled under the loving guidance of my grandmother, whose encouragement nurtured in me a deep love for making art. More than two decades ago, inspired by Eric Carle’s The Very Hungry Caterpillar and the discovery of mixed media collage, I began developing my own distinctive style. This process became a transformative journey—one that continues to shape my life and work.

My art is known for its bright, whimsical imagery, each piece telling its own story. Often reflecting my personal struggles and triumphs, my process begins with painting on paper, which I then cut or tear into pieces. These fragments are reassembled into new images and adorned with natural elements such as feathers, flowers, grasses or porcupine quills. Each creation embodies my belief that art holds the power to heal, inspire, and connect us to something deeper.

It is my wish that my work speaks to those who encounter it—offering hope, encouragement, and a reminder of the creativity that lives within us all. I hold a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree from Montana State University. My art has received several awards and I am a member of the Cody Country Art League, The Artists Shop in Missoula, the Blue Moose Gallery in Fort Collins, Colorado and a booster member of the Bozeman Art Museum. I live and work in Bozeman, Montana, where I continue to explore the endless possibilities of collage.

FIND MORE ROBINETT ART AT THESE LOCATIONS

Bozeman MT

County Bookshelf

Extreme History Museum

Stix Yarn Shop

Postal Annex

Bridger MT

Zier Gallery

Cody WY

Cody Country Art League

Cortez CO

San Juan Coffee Shop

Ft. Collins, CO

Blue Moose Gallery

Missoula, MT

Rockin' Rudy's

The Artists Shop

Helena MT

Sage & Oats

PUBLICATIONS

BOZEMAN MAGAZINE COVER ARTIST

I am pleased and honored to be the featured artist in the April 2024 issue of Bozeman Magazine.

Check it out:

"Recognized for her distinct and unmistakable style of mixed media collage art, Shirley Robinett is an artist whose passion for creation has been ingrained since her early days on a small farm in Colorado, surrounded by her loving family. Throughout her life, Shirley has explored various mediums such as calligraphy, drawing, painting, and photography. However, it was the inspiration of Eric Carle’s The Very Hungry Caterpillar and the discovery of mixed media collage that captivated her artistic soul, leading her on a transformative journey."

“Having developed my own style of collage, I have drawn on decades of experience and inspiration to create unique and recognizable art,” says Robinett. “Each brightly-colored whimsical image tells its own story, and is often a reflection of my own personal struggles, triumphs and journey. I paint on paper, cut or rip the paper into pieces, then reassemble the pieces into images, often adorning each piece with natural elements like feathers, flowers, grasses, and porcupine quills. Each creation is not only a piece of art but a manifestation of my belief that art carries the transformative power to heal, inspire and bring blessings.” (READ MORE)

Bozeman Montana April 2024 magazine cover featuring the art of Shirley Robinett

ART MENTORING AT IT'S BEST

Art Mentoring at it's Best with Matt Tommey

I would like to give a shout out to my Mentor Matt Tommey. If you are looking to further your art business with Christian principles, I highly recommend Matt and his program. He offers step-by-step instructions, advice and spiritual guidance. He will walk with you every step of the way to help you and your art business succeed. He also offers several helpful and insightful books that are full of golden nuggets. You will not be disappointed. You can find out more information at MattTommeyMentoring.

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Shirley Robinett

CONTEMPORARY MIXED MEDIA COLLAGE ART BY MONTANA ARTIST