Artist’s Biography

Today, Russ Kramer is widely regarded to be among the world’s leading
marine artists. His large-scale studio paintings create ‘first-hand’
experiences for the viewer, putting you right on board during some of
history’s greatest yacht races or turn-of-the-century luxury vessels. A sense
of the dramatic moment, combined with meticulous research and attention
to detail, have found considerable appeal and sell quickly into private and
corporate collections. His works are unique and immediately recognizable,
combining narrative, historical, figurative and maritime disciplines. Russ is
a Fellow and past President of the 500-member American Society of
Marine Artists and a member of the New York Yacht Club.

Russ has been the subject of a one-man show at the Museum of Yachting
in Newport, Rhode Island, appeared in WoodenBoat, Yachting, and Sail
magazines, and is prominently represented in Hyland-Granby’s and William
Koch’s volumes, Art and Artifacts of The America’s Cup.
He has won multiple awards at the Mystic International Marine Art
Exhibition, including the prestigious Yachting Award in 2009, 2010, 2011,
2013 and 2017.

Prior to turning to painting full-time in 2006, Russ spend three decades as a
graphic designer, illustrator, journalist and creative executive.
Russ lives and works in Mystic, CT, where his studio and gallery on West
Main Street welcome guests year round.