Robert Kelsey

sands of Arisaig—a location central to Kelsey’s lifelong artistic vocabulary—the painting distils the clarity, tranquillity, and luminous atmosphere that define his Scottish coastal oeuvre.

Kelsey’s palette here is unmistakably his own: soft turquoise shallows, warm sand tones, and a sky rendered in delicate gradations of blue and white. Two small figures—beachcombers absorbed in their quiet search—anchor the scene without disturbing its serenity. Their presence introduces a gentle narrative, reinforcing the sense of place and human connection that often underpins Kelsey’s most sought‑after works.

The artist’s command of light is particularly evident in the reflective shallows and the subtle transitions across the sky. His brushwork remains fluid yet precise, capturing both the vastness of the beach and the intimate moment unfolding upon it. This balance of atmosphere and detail is a hallmark of the paintings that have made Kelsey a cornerstone of Red Rag Gallery’s Scottish programme.