Robert Kelsey

in England. The painting exemplifies Kelsey’s signature command of light, atmosphere, and maritime clarity—qualities that have made him a cornerstone of Red Rag’s Scottish programme for more than two decades.

The composition centres on a single yacht gliding across the Clyde, its sail catching a clean, bright wind. Kelsey’s palette—cool ultramarines, soft greys, and crisp whites—creates a sense of effortless calm, while his fluid brushwork animates the water with subtle movement. The square format intensifies the contemplative stillness, drawing the viewer into the quiet rhythm of the western seaboard.

Kelsey’s deep personal connection to Scotland’s coastline is unmistakable. His ability to distil both place and mood has long resonated with Red Rag’s collectors, who value his consistent ability to evoke clarity, tranquillity, and the shifting luminosity of the Scottish shore.