Profile of Artist Derek Robertson

Born and raised in Fife, Derek Robertson works from his studio in Balmerino and, since graduating from Duncan of Jordanstone Art College in Dundee some fifteen years ago, has established a name as one of the country’s foremost wildlife and landscape artists. He exhibits work in galleries around the world including regular selection in the Woodson Art Museum “Birds in Art” international show in the USA. His paintings are held in private collections in more than 40 countries as well as in numerous public collections including those of several British Universities, Museums and the collections of HRH the Duke of Edinburgh and The Scotland Office in London. Derek is a professional member of the Society of Scottish Artists and the Aberdeen Art Society.

He is regularly featured in press, radio and television. His first book, “Highland Sketchbook” was nominated for the McVities Prize. He has written and presented a number of TV programmes including a four part series, “Drawn From Wild Places” which was nominated for a Scottish Bafta and an award at the Cannes Film Festival. His latest book, entitled “A Studio Under The Sky” is a beautifully produced, limited-edition publication and has received critical acclaim from around the world. He has recently completed illustrations for new books by the celebrated wildlife and environmental writer, Sir John Lister-Kaye, entitled “Song of the Rolling Earth” and “Nature’s Child”: published by Time Warner and which became “modern day classics” of the genre. Derek regularly gives talks and demonstrations about his work, the landscape, and the wildlife that he portrays. These include prestigious presentations such as the Armistead Lecture and programmes for cruise lines.

As well as having a fascination for wildlife as an artist, Derek contributes to scientific research work as an enthusiastic amateur naturalist, researcher and bird-bander. He has developed a number of research and survey techniques that have been adopted by professional organizations. He has had his researches published in numerous scientific journals, been author and editor in many publications and serves as a volunteer on numerous research and trust committees.

Publications Include:-
Highland Sketchbook. Harper Collins. Artist and Author
A Studio Under the Sky. Woodlands Studios. Artist and Author
The Fife Bird Atlas. Woodlands Studios. Co-Editor and Illustrator
Nature’s Child. By Sir John Lister-Kaye. Time Warner. Illustrator
Song of the Rolling Earth. By Sir John Lister-Kaye. Time Warner. Illustrator.

Numerous covers, article and report illustrations include. British Trust for Ornithology. Scottish Natural Heritage. JNCC. RSPB. SWT. Game Conservancy Council. BASC. Scottish Annual. The Field. Scottish Field. Shooting Times. The Sunday Times. The Sunday Post. Wildscape Magazine. BBC Wildlife and many more.

Television Include:-
Portrait Of The Wild. Grampian Television. Presenter
Drawn from Wild Corners. Grampian/STV. Writer and Presenter.

Scottish Passport. STV Feature/Presenter, Animate. STV. Feature Wild Scotland. BBC Feature. And features in numerous television and radio news and magazine programmes.

Representatives:-
Tryon Gallery, London. England: Anthony Wood Gallery, Edinburgh, Scotland: House of Bruar, Blair Atholl: Nigel Stacy-Marks, Perthshire: