Antonio L. Roberts uses his art to express what he sees everyday. A police officer by day and an artist year round, Antonio encounters many sides of the human condition. It is these daily expressions of grief, fear and joy that often linger in his mind. These are the images he transfers from his memory to the canvas or paper, which is his way of immortalizing the forgotten. On occasion, Antonio will remember a scene so compelling that he will also create a poem to capture the feelings and emotions that he witnessed. Although he has worked with many media, Antonio is most known for his use of graphite and oils. He especially likes graphite as "it reveals the beauty of the light and the shadow."

Antonio got his start by doodling for fun. The middle of five children, Antonio's single mom worked hard but kept him and his brothers and sister from the Miami streets. They were not allowed to play far from the house and had to pass the time quietly while she slept. It was not long before his talent was recognized by his fifth grade teacher who encouraged him to apply to a newly developed program called the Center for Expressive Art. He still recalls how his art teacher, Ms. Lilia Garcia took him under her wing. He refers to her affectionately as his "Cuban Art Mom". As he grew older, he became very involved in sports but it was at the constant urging of his two "Moms" that he continued to pursue art. His proudest moment was winning the district wide Scholastic Art Award in the tenth grade. The graphite drawing of two kids rolling tires set the stage for Antonio's contemporary style.

Antonio resides in Miami, Florida but has traveled extensively throughout the United States. Much of what he captures on canvas has universal appeal. He is able to capture the many images of the human condition in very compelling ways. While he admires many, it is the artists Romare Bearden, Jacob Lawrence and Charles White who have inspired him the most.