Robert Bateman’s realistic painting style reflects his deep understanding and appreciation for nature, featuring wildlife in its natural habitat.

Robert Mclellan Bateman was born in Toronto. After teaching for 20 years, in 1976 Robert left teaching to paint full time. He has travelled the world with his artist/conservationist wife Birgit to many remote natural areas to find inspiration for his award-winning animal artwork.

Besides being one of Canada’s most well-known artists, Robert is also a naturalist recognized by the Audubon Society as one of 20th century’s “heroes of conservation”. He is a spokesman for many environmental and preservation issues, using his art to raise millions of dollars for these causes.

Books about his life and art have sold over 1,000,000 copies. He has also been the subject of several films and television programs. It is in honour of Robert Bateman’s contribution to art, teaching and conservation that one public, and two secondary schools have been named after him; as well, he has been awarded 14 honorary doctorates.