Robert Kelsey DA MUniv PAI FRSA British, b. 1949
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Robert Kelsey DA MUniv PAI FRSAVilla Cipressi, Lake ComoOil on linen28 x 34 "£ 6,250.00
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Robert Kelsey DA MUniv PAI FRSATrevone BayOil on canvas16 x 16 "£ 3,000.00
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Robert Kelsey DA MUniv PAI FRSAFarm Lane, RenfrewshireOil on linen24 x 28 "£ 4,250.00
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Robert Kelsey DA MUniv PAI FRSAThe Ginger JarOil on canvas30 x 28 "£ 4,000.00
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Robert Kelsey DA MUniv PAI FRSAApproaching Storm, AldeburghOil on linen20 x 24 "Sold
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Robert Kelsey DA MUniv PAI FRSABlue Anchor, HammersmithOil on linen16 x 16 "Sold
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Robert Kelsey DA MUniv PAI FRSAClouds Building over ThorpenessOil on linen12 x 12 "Sold
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Robert Kelsey DA MUniv PAI FRSACottages at SandendMixed media8 x 14 "Sold
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Robert Kelsey DA MUniv PAI FRSACrag Path, AldeburghInk on paper8 x 12 "Sold
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Robert Kelsey DA MUniv PAI FRSACrovieOil on linen16 x 16 "Sold
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Robert Kelsey DA MUniv PAI FRSADeserted Beach, HarrisOil on linen16 x 28 "Sold
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Robert Kelsey DA MUniv PAI FRSAEarly Autumn Fields, AyrshireOil on linen12 x 12 "Sold
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Robert Kelsey DA MUniv PAI FRSAFigures Heading for the Shore, IonaOil on linen12 x 12 "Sold
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Robert Kelsey DA MUniv PAI FRSAFishing Boat, MacduffMixed media10 x 10 "Sold
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Robert Kelsey DA MUniv PAI FRSAFishing Boats, AldeburghInk on paper8 x 12 "Sold
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Robert Kelsey DA MUniv PAI FRSAJura from KilmoryOil on linen12 x 12 "Sold
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Robert Kelsey DA MUniv PAI FRSARannoch MoorOil on linen28 x 36 "Sold
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Robert Kelsey DA MUniv PAI FRSARum and Eigg from ArdnamurchanOil on linen14 x 28 "Sold
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Robert Kelsey DA MUniv PAI FRSASan Marco ReflectionsOil on linen12 x 12 "Sold
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Robert Kelsey DA MUniv PAI FRSASoft Light, ArdnamurchanOil on linen30 x 34 "Sold
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Robert Kelsey DA MUniv PAI FRSASouth Lookout, AldeburghOil on linen24 x 28 "Sold
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Robert Kelsey DA MUniv PAI FRSAStudio PoppiesOil on linen24 x 20 "Sold
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Robert Kelsey DA MUniv PAI FRSAStudio Still LifeOil on linen16 x 16 "Sold
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Robert Kelsey DA MUniv PAI FRSASurfers on Polzeath BeachOil on linen16 x 20 "Sold
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Robert Kelsey DA MUniv PAI FRSAView to Arran from ArdrossanOil on linen16 x 20 "Sold
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Robert Kelsey DA MUniv PAI FRSAWest Beach, St AndrewsOil on board12 x 14 "Sold
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Robert Kelsey DA MUniv PAI FRSAWinter Afternoon, GlasgowOil on linen20 x 18 "Sold
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Robert Kelsey DA MUniv PAI FRSAWinter Morning, ArdnamurchanOil on board14 x 14 "Sold
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Robert Kelsey DA MUniv PAI FRSAYacht Morning, PortofinoOil on linen16 x 16 "Sold
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Robert Kelsey DA MUniv PAI FRSASan GiorgioOil on linen12 x 12 "Sold
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Robert Kelsey DA MUniv PAI FRSASan Marco, Summer LightOil on linen12 x 12 "Sold
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Robert Kelsey DA MUniv PAI FRSAGiving her more SailOil on canvas16 x 12 "Sold
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Robert Kelsey DA MUniv PAI FRSANorth Shore IonaOil on board8 x 10 "Sold
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Robert Kelsey DA MUniv PAI FRSAYacht in the Sound of IonaOil on canvas12 x 12 "Sold
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Robert Kelsey DA MUniv PAI FRSAHarlyn BayOil on linen20 x 24 "Sold
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Robert Kelsey DA MUniv PAI FRSARed Sails off Iken ShoreOil on linen16 x 28"Sold
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Robert Kelsey DA MUniv PAI FRSATide Patterns, HarrisOil on linen16 x 16 "Sold
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Robert Kelsey DA MUniv PAI FRSAAldeburghOil on linen20 x 24 "Sold
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Robert Kelsey DA MUniv PAI FRSAArisaig ReflectionsOil on linen18 x 24 "Sold
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Robert Kelsey DA MUniv PAI FRSAArran SunsetOil on linen20 x 24 "Sold
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Robert Kelsey DA MUniv PAI FRSABeachcombers, Harylyn BayOil on linen12 x 16 "Sold
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Robert Kelsey DA MUniv PAI FRSAClouds over IkenOil on linen18 x 24 "Sold
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Robert Kelsey DA MUniv PAI FRSACrantock Bay, CornwallOil on linen30 x 36 "Sold
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Robert Kelsey DA MUniv PAI FRSADriftwood on IslayOil on linen12 x 12 "Sold
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Robert Kelsey DA MUniv PAI FRSAEvening Clouds, HarrisOil on linen12 x 12 "Sold
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Robert Kelsey DA MUniv PAI FRSAFarm Cottages, ArgyllOil on linen12 x 12 "Sold
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Robert Kelsey DA MUniv PAI FRSAFishing Boats at BudeOil on linen24 x 36 "Sold
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Robert Kelsey DA MUniv PAI FRSAFrom the Dunes, ArisaigOil on linen16 x 28 "Sold
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Robert Kelsey DA MUniv PAI FRSAGourock Sunset, with BluebellsOil on linen24 x 28 "Sold
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Robert Kelsey DA MUniv PAI FRSAInto the Light, AldeburghOil on linen12 x 24 "Sold
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Robert Kelsey DA MUniv PAI FRSALow Tide, WoodbridgeOil on linen24 x 28 "Sold
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Robert Kelsey DA MUniv PAI FRSAMorning Light, HammersmithOil on linen18 x 24 "Sold
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Robert Kelsey DA MUniv PAI FRSAMorning Sky, AldeburghOil on linen12 x 12 "Sold
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Robert Kelsey DA MUniv PAI FRSAPaps of JuraOil on linen16 x 16 "Sold
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Robert Kelsey DA MUniv PAI FRSASouth Uist from BarraOil on linen12 x 12 "Sold
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Robert Kelsey DA MUniv PAI FRSASt Pauls from Watling StreetOil on linen16 x 12 "Sold
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Robert Kelsey DA MUniv PAI FRSASuffolk Fields, Under SnowOil on linen16 x 16 "Sold
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Robert Kelsey DA MUniv PAI FRSASummer Field, ArgyllOil on linen12 x 12 "Sold
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Robert Kelsey DA MUniv PAI FRSAThe River Alde at IkenOil on linen16 x 16 "Sold
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Robert Kelsey DA MUniv PAI FRSAView to Arran with DriftwoodOil on linen16 x 24 "Sold
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Robert Kelsey DA MUniv PAI FRSAView to Iken ChurchOil on linen16 x 16 "Sold
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Robert Kelsey DA MUniv PAI FRSAView to Iken from SnapeOil on linen20 x 24 "Sold
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Robert Kelsey DA MUniv PAI FRSAVillage Church, AlmancilOil on linen24 x 28 "Sold
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Robert Kelsey DA MUniv PAI FRSAYachts Sailing off MullOil on linen12 x 12 "Sold
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Robert Kelsey DA MUniv PAI FRSAView to Iken from SnapeOil on linen16 x 20 "Sold
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Robert Kelsey DA MUniv PAI FRSAHammersmith ReflectionsOil on linen16 x 16 "Sold
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Robert Kelsey DA MUniv PAI FRSAHeading to the Shore, West WitteringOil on linen18 x 20 "Sold
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Robert Kelsey DA MUniv PAI FRSAIsle of JuraOil on linen12 x 12 "Sold
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Robert Kelsey DA MUniv PAI FRSAStrand of the Monk, IonaOil on linen16 x 20 "Sold
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Robert Kelsey DA MUniv PAI FRSASummer Landscape, SnapeOil on linen20 x 26 "Sold
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Robert Kelsey DA MUniv PAI FRSAView from the Dunes, ArisaigOil on linen28 x 34 "Sold
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Robert Kelsey DA MUniv PAI FRSABen More from IonaOil on linen15 x 23 "Sold
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Robert Kelsey DA MUniv PAI FRSAThe Hills of HarrisOil on linen16 x 16 "Sold
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Robert Kelsey DA MUniv PAI FRSAWinter TwilightOil12 x 10 "Sold
Robert Kelsey is one of Scotland's most prominent landscape painters working today. Born in Glasgow in 1949, Robert studied painting at the Glasgow School of Art from 1966-70 under David Donaldson, James Robertson, and Alexander Goudie. Kelsey went on to teach art until 1995, at which point he left education to paint full time. Since then Robert Kelsey has developed a reputation as one of Scotland's finest and in-demand painters, particularly for his stunning coastlines. Kelsey exhibits regularly with Thompson's Gallery, having cemented a relationship over a quarter century ago. Robert Kelsey is one of Thompson's most popular artists, with collectors and admirers in no short supply at the Aldeburgh and London galleries.
PAINTING STYLE
Robert Kelsey's work is widely recognised for its focus and celebration of the Scottish Islands, rendered with sweeping perspective and a bright joyous palette. The artist has commented on his deep interest in light and its effects, a concept which he explores and articulates through his masterful technique. Kelsey's style is smooth yet full of movement, featuring vast skies arcing over electric blue waters and cool stretches of sandy coast. His palettes are expertly mixed and evenly applied, comprising balanced and pleasing compositions from the Scottish West Coast to sparkling Venetian canals.
ARTIST STATEMENT
"I've painted beaches and seascapes for more than 30 years, but gradually they have become more welcoming, warm and sunny beaches, and so I often paint in tropical and Mediterranean locations as well as in the UK. It's that sort of atmosphere that I am after, preferably with crystal clear turquoise water and stretches of soft sand. I like quiet, remote places, such as in the Hebrides and along the west coast of Scotland...For me, the main interest and challenge of painting lies in capturing the particular translucency and clarity of light in different parts of the world."
HONOURS AND AWARDS
Robert Kelsey has served as an artist member on the councils of the Glasgow Art Club and the Paisley Art Institute, the former awarding the artist a diploma in 1998 for his accomplishments. In 2009 Kelsey was elected a Fellow of the Royal Society of Arts, and his name appears in the 'Scottish Painters 1600-Present' in the 32nd Edition of 'Who's Who in Art'. He also received an Honorary Masters Degree from the University of West Scotland in 2010.
Other honours include acquisition to the collection of His Grace the Duke of Bedford, The Fleming Collection, Credit Lyonnais, Arisaig Partners Asia Ltd., Turnberry Hotel, Enterprise Oil, Taylor Woodrow and Paisley Art Gallery and Museum.
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Christmas Exhibition
7 Dec 2024 - 5 Jan 2025 AldeburghThompson’s Gallery, Aldeburgh are very excited to be holding our Christmas exhibition which opens on the 7th December and is going to be a treasure trove of beautiful paintings and...Read more -
Robert Kelsey DA MUniv PAI FRSA
30 Years 22 May - 7 Jun 2024 London2024 is a year of celebration, marking three decades since Robert’s debut solo exhibition with us - an incredible milestone. Starting his journey in Glasgow in 1949, Kelsey was schooled...Read more -
Caledonian
6 - 23 Mar 2024 HarpendenA staple show in our Harpenden gallery's exhibition calendar, our ever popular Scottish Exhibition, also known as 'The Caledonian' features works from Scottish artists familiar and new to Thompson's.Read more -
Christmas Exhibition 2023
Aldeburgh 2 Dec 2023 - 7 Jan 2024 Aldeburgh -
Annual Exhibition 2023
10 Jun - 2 Jul 2023 Aldeburgh -
Caledonian
The Scottish Exhibition 25 Mar - 22 Apr 2023 Harpenden -
Small Wonders
3 - 23 Dec 2022 HarpendenWe're finishing off the year with an exhibition of small, unique and affordable artworks from some of our most popular artists - ideal for festive gifting! For more information or...Read more -
The Autumn Picture Show
21 Sep - 8 Oct 2022 LondonA new spin on Thompson's Gallery London's annual autumn exhibition, this show features a richly varied selection of paintings, drawings, and mixed media artworks by familiar and fresh talents. From...Read more -
40th Annual Exhibition
4 - 26 Jun 2022 AldeburghThe largest of the galleries' exhibitions, the Annual Exhibition features Modern British and contemporary artists, some new, some regulars, some returning faces, and some we could never leave out!Read more -
Caledonian
2022 Scottish Exhibition 26 Mar - 17 Apr 2022 HarpendenSince the early 90s, Thompson's Gallery has always had strong ties with the country north of our English border, and we believe there is no better time for a revival...Read more -
Christmas Exhibition 2021
4 Dec 2021 - 9 Jan 2022 AldeburghThompson's Gallery Aldeburgh is holding its Christmas group exhibition, which, alongside the Annual Exhibition in June, is our largest collection of paintings and sculpture for sale during the year. There...Read more -
Autumn Exhibition 2021
28 Sep - 16 Oct 2021 LondonLondon's annual tradition, the Autumn Exhibition, on display from 28th September to 16th October 2021.Read more -
Annual Exhibition 2021
12 Jun - 4 Jul 2021 AldeburghThe largest of the galleries exhibitions, after the success of our Modern British exhibition this time the Annual features all contemporary artists, some new, some regulars, some returning faces, and...Read more -
A Virtual February
2 - 28 Feb 2021 AldeburghA selection of new, recent and some of my favourites. all currently in the Aldeburgh Gallery, if you see anything you like we can soon put it in the window...Read more -
Robert Kelsey DA MUniv PAI FRSA
1 - 19 Aug 2020 AldeburghWe are delighted to be hosting a one man exhibition of new work by Scottish Landscape painter Robert Kelsey. For over 25 years and over 20 one man exhibtions, Kelsey...Read more
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Caledonian
The Scottish Exhibition 2024 Read more -
Annual Exhibition 2023
Aldeburgh, 2023 Read more -
Caledonian
The Scottish Exhibition 2023 Read more -
The Autumn Catalogue
London, 2022 Read more -
40th Annual Exhibition
Aldeburgh, 2022 Read more -
Christmas Exhibition 2021
Aldeburgh, 2021 Read more -
Autumn Exhibition 2021
London, 2021 Read more -
Annual Exhibition 2021
Aldeburgh, 2021 Read more -
Robert Kelsey DA MUniv PAI FRSA
Aldeburgh, 2020 Read more -
Autumn Exhibition 2020
London, 2020 Read more -
Autumn Exhibition 2019
London, 2019 Read more -
Small Wonders
London, 2019 Read more -
Autumn Exhibition 2018
London, 2018 Read more -
Autumn Exhibition 2017
London, 2017 Read more -
Robert Kelsey DA MUNIV PAI FRSA
21st Exhibition with Thompson's Galleries London, 2016 Read more -
Robert Kelsey DA MUNIV PAI FRSA
20th Anniversary Exhibition London, 2014 Read more -
30th Anniversary Exhibition
London, 2012 Read more -
Robert Kelsey DA MUNIV PAI FRSA
An Exhibition of New Paintings London, 2012 Read more
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November Artist of the Month
Robert Kelsey November 8, 2023As Thompsons Gallery London will next week present James Fullarton's new solo exhibition A Broad Brushstroke: 25 years of Fullarton , let us look at...Read more -
Christmas Exhibition, Aldeburgh
Opens 7th DEcember October 3, 2024Thompson’s Gallery, Aldeburgh are very excited to be holding our Christmas exhibition which opens on the 7th December and is going to be a treasure...Read more