Robin Roberts
About the Artist
Based in:Ashland, Ohio
Website: https://www.robinrobertsfineart.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/robinrobertsfineart
Biography
Capturing the beauty of God’s creation.
Robin Roberts grew up in Heath, Ohio, where his earliest inspirations came from
exploring the woods, lakes, creeks, and fields around his grandparents’ homes.
His deep connection to the natural world, combined with an appreciation for
history, architecture, and regional culture, continues to inform and shape his
creative process. Today, those experiences resonate through his watercolor
paintings, which capture both the beauty and spirit of place.
Recognized for his powerful plein air landscapes in watercolor and oil, Robin
paints both on location and in the studio. Based in Ashland, Ohio, he travels widely
to participate in plein air competitions across the country, including events in
Easton, MD; Central Florida; Knoxville, TN; and throughout Ohio and neighboring
states.
His work has received numerous honors, including Best in Show at the Ohio Plein
Air Society exhibition Impressions en Plein Air at the Canton Museum of Art, the
Judges Award at the 2024 Easton Plein Air competition for his grayscale painting
Abandoned, and Best in Watercolor at The May Show at the Mansfield Art Center.
Robin also received Best in Show at the Ohio Plein Air Society exhibition in
Zanesville, Ohio, for his watercolor Sheep Pasture, and was recently accepted into
the prestigious American Impressionist National Show at the Salmagundi Club in
New York City.
In addition to painting, Robin shares his expertise by teaching and demonstrating
his watercolor techniques. His work can be viewed by appointment at his home
studio, at the Hayley Gallery in New Albany, Ohio, and at the Welsh Hills Inn’s
Artisan Shop in Granville, Ohio. Paintings are also available online at
robinrobertsfineart.com and through his social media under
#RobinRobertsFineArt.
Publications:
Plein Air Magazine article, Dec. 2017 issue, Handling the Competitive Side of
Plein Air Events
Affiliations:
Ohio Plein Air Society
Ohio Watercolor Society
American Watercolor Society
American Impressionist Society
Artist Statement
“My goal is to capture the essence of a scene and make viewers feel they can
step in and understand its mood and beauty.” – Robin Roberts