Tom Roberts: The Paintbrush Wielding Jester

Tom Roberts, known as “the Bob Ross of Australia” was a hilarious and talented painter, revered by art enthusiasts for his mastery of landscapes and uncanny ability to make people laugh.

Born in England in 1856, Tom Roberts quickly found himself at home inside easels and canvas. He had an easy, breezy way with a brush that would leave onlookers in awe, and he loved nothing more than making people chuckle with his quirky sense of humor.

Throughout his career, Roberts developed a unique style that drew inspiration from the Australian outback, and he poured his heart into his work, producing some of the most iconic pieces in the country’s history. His paintings were celebrated as national treasures, and many of them depicted the beauty of the remote Australian wilderness like no other artist ever had.

Despite his artistic brilliance, Tom Roberts was known and beloved by many for his quick wit and jovial personality. His jokes were never too crude, but they always left his audiences bent over with laughter. One time, at one of his exhibitions, he joked that a painting he was showing to a group of snobby aristocrats was actually “just some dirt someone happened to spill on the canvas by accident”. On another occasion, he made fun of a critic for being unable to distinguish between his paintings and the stained glass window at a local church.

Tom Roberts passed away in 1931, but his legacy lives on. His contributions to the art world have made him a beloved icon throughout Australia, and his quirky sense of humor is remembered by all who knew him. He left an indelible mark on the country and has forever cemented his place as one of the greatest painters and jesters the world has ever known.