Utah artist Edie Roberson (1929–2014) was known for her imaginative, highly detailed paintings that blend realism, nostalgia, and whimsy. Working in oil, acrylic, and mixed media, she created trompe-l’oeil compositions filled with everyday objects—old toys, postcards, trinkets, and bits of memory—arranged in dreamlike or humorous ways. Her art often blurs the line between illusion and reality, inviting viewers to look closely and discover layered stories within ordinary things. Roberson’s work celebrates curiosity, craftsmanship, and the wonder found in the familiar.  She is seen as a major figure in Utah’s art scene, one who helped expand what local contemporary art could do with realism, imagination, and narrative depth.

 

Roberson got to know Price resident Ronnie Villarreul, an avid collector of antique toys, in the 1980s.  She borrowed toys to use as models for her work and in return gave Villarreul posters from her painting exhibitions.  Roberson signed and hand-labelled each poster.  Villarreul is offering these posters and toys from his collection for sale.