Dave is a professional artist and the owner of Oriel Glasfryn Gallery.

Self-taught and painting exclusively in pastel, he specialises in capturing the stunning land and seascapes of North Wales. 

Dramatic skies and water feature heavily in his paintings and they are full of vivid colours and detail. In fact, observers appreciate the almost photographic quality of some pieces. He’ll often go walking at dawn or dusk when the light is at its most dramatic. Being alone in the expansive landscapes of Eryri, especially clambering up mountains in the dark to get into position for sunrise, is one of the most ethereal experiences he knows.

Dave was elected a member of The Pastel Society in 2024. He works exclusively in pastel because he considers it not only to be unrivalled in terms of their richness of colour but they are such an immediate and uninhibited medium to use. You’re working directly on the paper with your fingers. There are no thinners, washes or drying times to worry about; there’s no mixing of colours beforehand; there are no palettes, brushes or knives between you and the painting. With pastels you genuinely are at one with the creative process.

There is always a selection of Dave’s work on display in the main gallery and also in Glasfryn Hall outside of the seasonal exhibitions. To view and buy Dave’s work online please visit www.daverobertsartist.com