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Wilf Roberts

Wilf Roberts was born in 1941 on the Isle of Anglesey. Raised in Mynydd Bodafon, during the 1960s and 70s in London, he exhibited extensively and successfully whilst studying part-time at Croydon Art College. In 1973, Roberts returned to Anglesey and continued to paint, accepting a number of private commissions and illustrating books and posters on a voluntary basis for a number of local and national charities. He did not publicly exhibit his work during this period until 1996 when he held a very successful solo show at Oriel Ynys Mon.

His inspiration comes from the stark and rocky landscape near his home. As a youngster he liked nothing better than to wander the naturally beautiful landscape which he represents in his work. In his landscapes he manages to simplify without losing the essence of the scenes depicted and produces work that is strong and powerful.

He paints in his studio at home, a style based upon his store of learnt skill and knowledge gleaned over many years of applying paint to canvas. He captures perfectly the brooding starkness and inherent tranquillity that are the features of his landscape.

His palette tends towards the more sombre end of the spectrum (browns, greens, greys, etc) while his selective employment of white, for example, on cottages and other rural buildings that frequently appear in his compositions, brings the paintings vividly to life with a drama and vibrancy that is quite startling and emotive. dramatic landscapes that evince the natural beauty and atmosphere of each scene he portrays.

For the past several years Wilf Robert's work has followed a consistent subject matter and theme: the traditional farm houses and cottages of Anglesey, and in particular around the area of Bodafon.

He is quite rightly regarded as one of the finest, individualistic and popular artists now working in Wales.


Y mor, Porth Llechog
Oil on board
50 x 50 cm
£3450

Mist over Mynydd Llwydriath
Oil on canvas
38 x 28 cm
£1900

Autumn at Bwlch
sold



Tan-yr-Castell
sold


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