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Royce Roberts' main subject of work is the Texas
landscape which he captures so well in oils. His style speaks
for itself. His paintings are realistic, capturing the beauty
of Texas in the Spring, Summer and Fall. Seeing one of the artist's
beautiful bluebonnet paintings makes you appreciate the state
flower even more.
Born in Hope, Arkansas, he is a self-taught artist who started painting and drawing at a very early age. He moved to Houston in 1948 after being discharged from the Navy. At first, he painted as a hobby, continuing his barber business as a source of income. In the early 1970's, his destiny turned. A television show in Houston featured the barber-artist and within a week, every painting in his barber shop had sold. He took his paintings to a gallery in Houston and the owner liked them so well he offered to buy all Roberts painted if he would retire his barber's shears. In 1977, Royce and his wife bought a small ranch in Burnet County where he is constantly surrounded by his sources of inspiration. Two of his paintings were chosen to be presented to Governor Preston Smith when he left office. He was featured on "The Eyes of Texas" television show in April 1979. In November 1984, he won the silver award for a painting he exhibited in the Texas Ranger Hall of Fame show and sale. His works have been featured on the Independent Cattlemen's Association Magazine in April and October of 1985 and, on the telephone directory covers for Waco, Wichita Falls/North Texas and Temple for 1986. |
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"Days Gone By" Oil 18" X 24" $2550 |
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"This is the Day the Lord Has Made" Oil 24" X 36" $4200 |
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"Field of Blue" Oil 24" X 36" $3980 |
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"Hill Country Bluebonnets" Oil 18" X 24" $2550 |
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"Bluebonnets and Cactus" |
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"Hills of Blue" |
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"Beautiful Day" |
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