Robert Kelsey DA, MUniv, PAI FRSA
Born in Glasgow in 1949 and studied at Glasgow School of Art 1966-1970.
After graduating Robert Kelsey embarked on a career in Art Education whilst also establishing his own art studio and in 1995 he decided to leave teaching for a full-time career as an artist.
He is now firmly established as one of Scotland’s foremost landscape painters finding inspiration from the scenery of the west of Scotland particularly the white sands of the beaches on the mainland and islands, crystal clear turquoise waters and majestic skies, capturing the light and colours with great technical skill and ability.
Robert Kelsey has enjoyed great success with solo and group exhibitions in the UK and overseas, and his works are held in many important public and corporate collections including
Airsaig Partners (Asia) Ltd; Duke of Bedford; Cairn Energy Plc; Sir Arnold Clark; Credit Lyonnais Bank; Enterprise Oil; Fleming-Wyfold Art Collection (formerly The Fleming Collection); HIghland Spring; Lord Macfarlane of Bearsden; Lord Smith of Kelvin; Paisley Art Gallery and Museum; Scottish Friendly Assurance; Taylor Woodrow.