Robert Schaar

A native Californian, Robert Schaar is a nationally recognized-painter whose representational style is described as “deceptively loose and spontaneous.” He is well known for his portrayal of a variety of subjects, including American and European scenes, and for his colorful depiction of thoroughbred racing and golfing. His work is on permanent exhibit in the Kentucky Derby Museum, Smithsonian Institution, Pentagon, NASA Space Museum at Cape Canaveral, U.S. Air Force Academy, and the Saudi Arabia Royal Air Force headquarters in Riyadh. A winner of many gold medals in juried art shows, Schaar's colorful, brushy style is in great demand-capturing the excitement and essence of his subject matter.

In addition, Schaar is a highly-regarded portrait painter; his commissions include many government and private industry notables. He is one of an elite group of artists who comprise the NASA Art Program with his work included in NASA's “Visions of Flight” show, viewed in museums worldwide.

Schaar is past president of the California Art Club and a member, and past Air Force Art Chairman, of the Society of Illustrators of Los Angeles. He received his training at the world-renown Art Center College of Design. Following his Korean War tour of duty, where he served as a Navy staff artist at the U.S. Naval Training Center in San Diego, Schaar completed his art apprenticeship in Europe and Southern California. He immediately became a working artist and over the years has earned a reputation as one of the most exciting American artists of our time.

Schaar's studio is in the beautiful seaside community of Laguna Beach, California. His wife, Jacqueline, operates their studio out of the same location. He is published by Winn Devon Art Group and the New York Graphics Society. Many of his images are available worldwide as limited-edition fine art prints, giclees, and lithographs.