The Indelible Mark
By Robin Hamman
Artist Statement
As a Catholic I make the sign of the Cross at least 50 to 100 times a day. As a Catholic artist I started to ponder what all those marks, those signs of the Cross would look like on my chest over the course of a lifetime if every time I made the sign it made an actual visible mark on my body? I believe when we make the sign of the Cross it makes an indelible mark on our person. A mark that protects us, brands us as Christ’s beloved child and gives us a sense of belonging to God the creator of Heaven and Earth. What Indelible marks do you carry?
About the Artist
Robin was born and raised in Pinellas County Florida. She holds a Technical degree in graphics and marketing/advertising from Pinellas Vocational Tech., an AA in Fine Art from St Petersburg College, a BA in Fine Art from the University of South Florida and a Masters degree in Arts In Medicine from the University of Florida. Robin has an extensive background in art education which includes starting three Art in Health programs in Pinellas County. 1.Art in Health for at risk youth at the Pinellas County Police Athletic League 2.Art in Health for veterans with PTSD and addiction 3.Art in Health for teens with addiction She is certified in Art Ministry and has a deep faith in Christ. She has published two art book/ devotional/ journals and is currently working on her third. 100 Cups of Compassion and The Twisted Leash can both be purchased online at Amazon, Target and Walmart. She has taught drawing, painting and a Create Yourself Happy class for the continuing education program at Flagler College, St Augustine FL. Although Ms. Hamman has over 30 years’ experience in art education and art in health she is also an accomplished acrylic and oil painter. Her works are owned by various local and state politicians as well as two NYC radio personalities. She is a very expressive painter and uses color to evoke emotion in her work. Ms. Hamman is also the owner of three online businesses. The Twisted Leash pet portraits, ArtRobStudios and 100 Cups of Compassion, an art in compassion initiative.