T. H. Roberts (1961- present)
"Corolla Dunes," 2005,
9 x 12 inches, oil on canvas
 Private Collection

Born in Virginia, Roberts moved when he was still a child with his family to barren Afghanistan in the late 1960's before returning to Virginia.  Recognized for his ability to draw out creativity in others, he is best known for his plein air depictions of water and family vacation scenes. In Corolla Dunes the beauty of an early family vacation is captured with rich color, shapes and shadows. Here, as in many of his paintings, an interesting and subtle tension exists.  The warm colors of the sand radiated by the sun contrast the cool shadows and winter grasses.   The path, waves and bird contribute to the sense of movement in this plein air creation.

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