Wilf Roberts was born in 1941 on Anglesey. During the 1960s and 70s in London, he exhibited extensively and successfully whilst studying part-time at Croydon Art College. After thirteen years of working as a teacher of art he returned to Anglesey in 1973, He continued to paint, accepting a number of private commissions and illustrating books and posters on a voluntary basis for a number of local and national charities. He did not publicly exhibit his work during this period until 1996 when he held a very successful solo show at Oriel Ynys Mon. As a youngster he liked to wander the naturally beautiful landscape which he represents in his work. He simplifies his landscapes without losing the essence of the scenes and produces work that is strong and powerful.