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Russ Kramer
'The Yachting Party'

Russ Kramer
'Heavy Weather' |
Russ
Kramer knew by age 15 he was born to be a marine artist. It just took him
25 years to get to it.
In the 1980s, Russ worked in the newspaper business as an artist, art
director, senior editor and design consultant. He would spend another
decade in the creative agency business, producing advertising and
editorial illustrations, magazine and newspaper designs, ad campaigns for
TV, radio and print, and create merchandise and packaging designs. Much of
that time he was living aboard his 48’ Hatteras “Watercolor” wondering why
he wasn’t yet a fine artist.
Russ produced his first painting “Teamwork” which appeared in the 2002
Mystic International, and since then his work has been featured
prominently at the Gallery. His unique vision creates first-hand
experiences for the viewer, putting you right on board during some of
history’s greatest races. A sense of the dramatic moment, combined with
meticulous research and attention to detail, have found wide appeal.
Self-taught, he is thrilled by his early success, and is committed to
learning as much as possible and becoming as good as he can be in his
newest –- and final – career, as a marine artist.
Russ lives with his wife Laura and son Jack in St. Petersburg, Florida. |