Robert Schaar's father owned and raced thoroughbreds, Schaar's childhood memories are reflected in many of his thoroughbred works which, in addition to the Kentucky Derby Museum, hang in private collections throughout the world.
Robert Schaar is a nationally-recognized painter whose representational style has been described as “deceptively loose and spontaneous.” He is well known for his portrayal of a variety of subjects including American and European scenes, as well as his colorful depiction of thoroughbred racing and golfing.