Robert Bateman
Wildlife Artist
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Robert
Bateman Combining
two accomplished avocations-the first, always regarding
himself as
an artist, and the second as a well-trained naturalist-Bateman has become one of
the
world's greatest artists depicting the natural
world. A vivid imagination, combined with world
travel and
exposure along with intensive study in the two fields, culminates
in paintings that
satisfy his inner quest for truths in both
worlds of art and nature. Bateman's work is refreshing
and his concepts unpredictable. With imagination influenced by any one of
the multitude of art periods and styles, plus a deep understanding of the natural world, his artistic statements are strong
and
stunning.
Salt Spring Island in British Columbia is Robert Bateman's current
home and his paintings
of nature have been published by Mill Pond
Press since 1978. His work is the subject of the
following
books: The Art of Robert Bateman (Viking Press/Madison, 1981, out
of print). The
World of Robert Bateman (Random House/Madison Press, 1985), An Artist in Nature
(Random House/Madison, 1990),
Robert Bateman-Natural Worlds (Simon and Schuster
Madison Press 1996) and a 3-volume Retrospective, 1978-1991, published by Mill
Pond Press.
His work is also featured in Wildlife
Painting-Techniques of Modern Masters, Vols. I
and II. A book
of his African art, entitled Safari, is available for young
readers from Little
Brown in the U.S. and Penguin in Canada. He
can be seen in the video Robert Bateman:
The Man Behind the Image. Bateman is the recipient of many prestigious honors and awards.
Robert Bateman has dedicated his life to preserving the diversity
of the natural world and says "Variety is not just the spice
of life, it is the essence of life."
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