Robyn Palescandolo (signed R. Palesca) is a studio artist originally from Boston. Her drawings and oil paintings follow a classical process to combine precise, realist details with spontaneous, painterly brushwork, depicting very current, existent subjects in an other-worldly, timeless way. She has lived in several countries, travels often, and is now based in Southern California.
From 2016 to 2021, Robyn owned and operated La Locanda del Tempo, a farmhouse and painting retreat in rural Italy dedicated to slow living, artistic restoration, and immersive study. The retreat’s ethos continues to shape her work, rooted in stillness, simplicity, and close observation.
Robyn holds a BA in Art History from Boston University and an MA in Art History & Visual Culture from Lindenwood University, where she was awarded the Art History Award for Honors Convocation. She studied oil painting under Marilou van Lierop at the Academie Noord in Flanders, followed by years of self-directed inquiry in traditional techniques. Aside from managing an active studio practice, she teaches classical painting workshops and volunteers in community outreach programs. She currently serves on the Board of Directors for the San Diego Art Directory.
Notable exhibitions include Manhattan Arts International’s “HerStory” (2021), the International Guild of Realism's Fall Salon (2025), certificates of merit in the Luxembourg Art Prize's international selection (2020, 2025), and semi-finalist selection for the prestigious 15th International ARC Salon (2021). Robyn is a member of the Oceanside Museum of Art Artist Alliance, the California Art Club, Oil Painters of America, American Women Artists, and the International Guild of Realism. Her botanical illustrations are held at the KAUST Center for Desert Agriculture, and fine artworks are held by private collectors in several countries.
