New York City · Painter · Poet · Actor
Welcome to the creative world of Robert Maitland
Robert experienced the world through vibrant color and evocative words. This archive is a permanent home for his legacy — his paintings and poetry gathered together in conversation. Move slowly through these pages, and see the world as Robert saw it.
ROBERT LAURIE MAITLAND IV . 1954- 2026
Robert, among his paintings
The Artist's Philosophy
Color speaks where words fail, and poetry hums where the paintbrush rests.
Painting and writing were never separate paths for Robert — but two windows looking into the same room.
Explore the Archive
Four ways in
Gallery
The paintings
Five decades of acrylic — portraits, figures, and coastal light.
Words
The Poems
Wry, tender verse — circuses, shooting stars, and love.
About
His Story
The life behind the work — actor, artist, writer, poet.
Prints
Take One Home
Museum-quality archival giclée prints, curated by the family.
