There is a longing to take the viewer with him on his colourful, ethereal journey
Ken Roberts is a Scottish artist with a rich background in graphic communications and a lifelong passion for painting. Born in Milngavie, he spent his early years as an evacuee during the Clydebank Blitz, developing a deep connection to art through weekend visits to the Kelvingrove Art Gallery.
Early Artistic Foundations
Ken's artistic journey began early, with drawing and painting landscapes since the age of eight. He studied Commercial Art, Life Drawing, and Painting at Glasgow School of Art, complementing his education with Advanced Printing at Stow College. His professional career initially focused on graphic communications, where he became a successful founder and Managing Director of a graphic communications group.
Ken Roberts: Artistic Career
In 1999, Ken transitioned to becoming a full-time artist, settling in the picturesque university town of St Andrews. His paintings reflect a deep connection to Scottish landscapes, capturing the undulating hills, farmland, and coastal villages of Fife. Ken's work is characterized by an ability to create portals to imaginative worlds, often incorporating elements of gestalt and neurographic drawing. His paintings have been exhibited in galleries across Glasgow, Edinburgh, Stonehaven, St Andrews, and Woodstock, with collections spanning the USA and UK.
Artistic Approach and Recognition
Roberts' artistic process is deeply personal and intuitive. He finds painting cathartic, describing his canvases as windows to magical places both seen and imagined. His work has been featured twice in International Artist Magazine and includes both landscapes and commissioned portraits. Ken continues to create art that, in his words, aims to lift a room and bring pleasure to viewers, drawing inspiration from his rich memories and the stunning Scottish landscape.