Artist adding a little color to the word ‘quarantine’
(Seguin) — Families in one local neighborhood just can’t wait to take a walk around the block.
That’s because their neighbor, Artist Robyn Adams has turned their sidewalks into an art gallery. Chalk art is the talk among neighbors in the Meadows subdivision as Adams continues to add colorful characters in front of many of their homes. Whether it’s Peppa Pig, Pikachu or even Freddy Mercury, the requests for the artwork continues to pour in for Adams who has recently gained a lot attention following the posting of several pictures on social media.
Adams says if her neighbors are excited, then she is excited.
“I have had more 40 people respond with requests so I’m slowly working down my list and everybody seems to be loving it and apparently, it is drawing attention so hopefully, other artists get involved in their neighborhoods and brighten up this really confusing time,” said Adams.
Adams says the inspiration for her artwork came directly from being quarantined. She says art is an expression – an expression that knows no quarantine.
“I’m basically just adding color to this quarantine because everybody has been locked up in their houses but in my neighborhood, I’ve noticed more and more people out walking and I just kind of wanted to add to that a little bit. I can’t sew so I can’t make masks and a lot of other things that people are doing. I’m either not capable of and I’m not technically an essential employee so I’ve just been trying to find the way to use the skills that I’ve been given to brighten up peoples’ days or help in this very confusing time and God just said ‘you can do art so find a way to show that,’” said Adams.
Adams says the reactions by families especially the children is worth every drawing.
“We are obviously respecting social distancing. Sometimes, people stop and watch. I try to get out earlier in the day when people are busy doing school and other things because yes, I’m happy to interact with people but it’s more about the kids stumbling upon the artwork and being excited and surprised. It’s not about me. It’s about them being happy that they saw cool things and getting excited to be out and about because I know some parents are struggling getting their kids away from that tablet and away from the computer to go outside and if they have something to look forward, to it just brightens up the experience instead of everybody dragging everybody else around,” said Adams.
Adams says the COVID-19 pandemic has obviously halted her own work and business. She says being able to still do art has really helped her to get through these times of uncertainty.
“I’m a face and body painter so my primary audience won’t let me within six feet of them so I don’t get to paint faces right now and our industry right now is entertainment and entertainment is the last thing to come back after something like this because it’s definitely an elective and I’m watching all of my friends who this is their primary source of income for their families struggle and it was getting pretty discouraging. I mean it still is at times but I’m hoping that this can (be their way) to give back and interact with their communities,” said Adams.
Adams is not charging for her artwork. However, she is thankful to those who have offered her donations. She says those donations are used to help buy more art supplies for the sidewalk project. Adams is the owner of Robynisms Face, Body and Home Art.
