About the Artist

Artist Bio

Robin Schluter (b. 1985, Sarasota, Florida) is an American impressionistic oil painter based in Punta Gorda, Florida. Working primarily in oil on linen mounted on board, Schluter continues Florida’s vibrant plein air traditions through dramatic impressionistic depictions of local Gulf Coast landscapes and botanicals. Her paintings capture the ever-present luminance of sunlight and its dynamic effects on perception, revealing the often-overlooked beauty in everyday natural elements.

Rooted in the coastal environment of her native Florida, Schluter’s practice engages with the state’s longstanding plein air heritage. She works from both plein air color studies and her own photography, employing expressive brushwork and a keen sensitivity to light and atmosphere. Her work highlights the quiet vitality and passion of nature, encouraging viewers to reconnect with surroundings frequently ignored in modern life.

Schluter’s artworks have been exhibited regionally and are held in private collections across the United States. She maintains an active studio and plein air practice in Punta Gorda, Florida, while occasionally traveling to paint landscapes in other areas of the country. Her work remains predominantly inspired by Florida’s natural scenery, where the immediate environment continues to drive her exploration of landscape, light, and perception.