Bob Bertram was born in Kirkwood, Missouri in 1960. In 1981 he received an Associate of Arts degree from Lincoln Land Community College and a BA from Murray State in 1984. Bob worked at several advertising and promotion agencies before trying to make a living as a freelance artist. Finally in 2000 he experienced a rebirth artistically with two wonderful mentors, Don Kueker and Robert K Abbett. Bob’s love for sporting dogs combined with his passion for painting has made him one of the most sought after portraitists today. His work hangs in some of the finest collections and galleries in the US and abroad as well as has been on the covers and in the pages of many of the most popular sporting magazines. An avid upland hunter and fly fisherman, Bob spends a lot of time finding inspiration for his art from his own experiences. He also works closely with a number of conservation groups on the local and national level. Bob and Linda, his wife, live in Manchester, Missouri with their two children. Bob shares his studio with two Gordon Setters and a Boykin Spaniel. |
