Paul Roberts Art

Paul Roberts is a self-taught, Chicago-based artist who’s medium consists of layers of oils, acrylics and mixed media on canvas. His work is abstract in form and often reflective of natural and geographic elements. Paul expresses his emotions through his art. He releases his creative talents in his basement studio every evening and weekend as he believes that artistic ability is more effectively expressed when one is close to his work. As a Political Science major at the University of Iowa, Paul finds himself immersed in a world wrought with political turmoil. His opinions regarding a broken government system, religion and climate change often make their way onto canvas. He describes his process as “thought out loud” as he manipulates various mediums on canvas. This creates layer upon layer and adds texture and depth, something he finds is often missing in life. Since winning the “Gold Key” for painting in a state-wide competition at the age of 14, Paul's passion has been his art. After a break to acquire his degrees, Paul resumed this passion. In 13 years of exhibiting his work he has been featured in several Chicago galleries including Gruen Galleries, Modlife and Gallery 312. His work has been photographed in Elle Decor as well as Chicago Social Magazine.