Robin Coen’s love of “all things wild” emerged while growing up on a cattle ranch in the Elkhorn Mountains of Eastern Oregon. She shadowed her father through days of fence mending, irrigating fields, tending to sick calves and the occasional early morning horseback ride up the mountain to see the sun rise. This led her to a Bachelor of Science in Forest Engineering from the University of Washington. She now lives in Boise, Idaho and focuses on family, watercolor painting, gardening and managing her family ranch property (Good Bear Ranch) near Baker City, Oregon. She is devoted to conservation work, utilizing the ranch property to implement environmentally progressive practices for forest, water and rangeland management. Robin sponsors Greater Hells Canyon Council’s annual artist in residence (Wild Blues Artist in Residence) retreat at Good Bear Ranch. She also serves on their Board of Directors.

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“I paint to deepen my understanding of the natural world, choosing an eco-centric point of view that encourages compassion and reciprocity. Small local wildflowers are painted on a large scale with native pollinators. Local wildlife and landscapes are portrayed through a lens that recognizes their intrinsic value but also their threatened status. It is my hope that art can influence others towards a deeper understanding of our role in recovering planetary health. This tiny blue jewel of life is our dearest treasure and most accurate reflection of our communal spiritual wealth.”

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See more of Robin's work at robincoen.com and goodbearranch.com.