Born in Washington, DC in 1946, Gary Robertson began his involvement with art as a youth. Paintings by Winslow Homer and Andrew Wyeth and a supportive high school art teacher were the confirmation that art would be his life's pursuit.

An artist all his life, Gary served in the United States Navy. He worked as an antique dealer, sign painter and picture framer while establishing his art career.

In 1989, Gary moved from Ellicott City, MD to Williamsburg, VA where he began working on special projects for Colonial Williamsburg. His affiliation with Colonial Williamsburg is ongoing. During his career as an artist, he has also created commissioned art for Monticello, Mt. Vernon, Biltmore Estate, Mystic Seaport, Old Sturbridge, Henry Ford Museum, Plymouth Rock, Ringling Museum and Alamo.

Gary is a master of the Trompe L'Oiel (fool the eye) tradition. His watercolors that appear to be aged tiles are intriguing and especially well executed. The subject matter and the technique he uses truly makes him stand out from other artists.

In 2002, Gary's love for ceramics and vintage tiles inspired him to create his first faux tile watercolors. Initially, the paintings were replicas of 18th century tiles then he started to create his own designs, expand the compositions and increase the size of his paintings.

Gary is passionate about his art. He welcomes commissions since they broaden the scope of his subject matter and present a new challenge for him to demonstrate his artistic talent.