Individuals: Visual Artists: Les Robling

Bio

Les Robling says that he attempts to capture, on canvas, the scene's light and shade, the atmosphere and the mood of the moment. Working from direct observation, sketches and photographs, Les captures the essence of the scene he is painting with the use of a discerning eye for the subject, precise brush work, bold colours, some detail and a hint of impressionism. His work epitomizes his enjoyment of his art and his works are produced with strong colours, effective colour relationships, bold lines and an expressive feel.

Although he has spent most of his adult life as a teacher of Geography and Geology, Les Robling has always maintained a keen interest in his art work. While living in Grey County he exhibited at the Flesherton Split Rail Festival, displayed his work with a group of Orangeville artists at Elora Mill, showed his paintings at the Markdale Artsfest and taught a beginning art course at the local night school.

As well, he has also contributed paintings to Trinity College School's fund-raising auctions. In 2006 Les Robling was the artist of the original water colour paintings given as gifts to attendees of Cameco's 'Safety, Health and Education Conference'. More recently, Les donated a painting to the La Jeunesse fund raiser and also gave a talk on Kyffin Willliams; and his own work; to the Brighton Arts Council. Currently he exhibits his work at The Journey Through the Arts Gallery in Port Hope.

Since moving to Port Hope in 1987, Les has been enthused about the local urban and rural landscapes, as well as with the winter snow.

Consequently his paintings focus on Port Hope and the surrounding countryside. However, he is equally at home painting portraits and scenes from Wales, land of his birth and other countries that he has visited.

A resident of Port Hope, 100 km. from Toronto, Les's paintings can be found in private collections across Canada as well as in the United States, England, Wales and Australia.

Commissions are always welcome. Visitors are invited, by phoning 905-885-4141 for an appointment, to view his home gallery.

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Website: www.patstanleystudio.com, www.lostbeach.ca