richard
roblin
1940 – 2022
“Through a passionate interest in architecture and design, I play with colour and form. The structure, the built quality of my work, is profoundly evident. The dynamics of colour relationships and formal equipoise echo through the works”
Bio
A Canadian artist born in Saskatchewan, Richard Roblin developed a deep passion for drawing and nature from a young age. His artistic journey spanned North America, Europe, and Asia, influencing his diverse practice in architecture, design, sculpture, and painting. Recognized early when the Montreal Museum of Fine Arts acquired his work at age 21, Roblin’s art is featured in prominent collections, including New York’s Museum of Modern Art. His painting process emphasized color, form, and luminosity as expressions of joy and creation, reflecting his belief in art as a living, dynamic force. Roblin continued to innovate and create on Vancouver Island until his passing in 2022.
Richard Roblin
Aquamarine
40” x 40”
Oil on Canvas
Richard Roblin
Spring Lake
78” x 44”
Oil on Canvas
Richard Roblin
Ruby 2
30” x 22.5”
Oil on Canvas
Richard Roblin
Present Time
40” x 40”
Acrylic on Canvas
Richard Roblin
After Glow
40” x 40”
Acrylic on Canvas
Richard Roblin
Tange
40” x 26
Oil on Arches paper
Richard Roblin
Wall Series Study #4
13.5” x 12”
Oil on Arches
Richard Roblin
Turquoise Falls
72” x 48”
Oil on Canvas
Richard Roblin
Lark Ascending
54” x 54”
Acrylic on Canvas
Richard Roblin
Escondido
48.5” x 84.875”
Acrylic on Canvas
Richard Roblin
Vesta
40” x 40”
Acrylic on Canvas
Richard Roblin
The Bridge
89.5” x 72”
Oil on Canvas
Richard Roblin
Rivera
40” x 40”
Acrylic on Canvas
Richard Roblin
Wall Series Study #5
13.5” x 12”
Oil on Arches
Richard Roblin
Sea Breeze
30” x 22.5”
Oil on Paper
Richard Roblin
India 4
80” x 54”
Acrylic on Canvas
Richard Roblin
The Swiss
60” x 60”
Oil on Canvas
Richard Roblin
Spellbound
40” x 26”
Oil on Arches paper
Richard Roblin
The Swan
22.5” x 30”
Oil on Arches
Richard Roblin
Wall Series Study #6
13.5” x 12”
Oil on Arches
Richard Roblin
Far Meadow
42” x 60”
Oil on Canvas
Richard Roblin
Time Well Spent
36” x 36”
Acrylic on Canvas
Richard Roblin
Sand Dune
72.25” x 42”
Oil on Canvas
Richard Roblin
Bubble Tea
40” x 26”
Oil on Arches paper
Richard Roblin
Heart Song
75” x 52”
Acrylic on Canvas