About Robert Steiner
Robert Steiner was born in Philadelphia on October 10, 1949. As a youth, he lived in Miami, where his main interests were seascapes and modern art. At 18, he won his first art competition, which landed him a National Scholastic magazine scholarship to the Rhode Island School of Design. Steiner graduated from RISD with a Bachelor of Fine Arts in 1971 and moved to San Francisco, where he developed his interest in wildlife.
He enrolled in San Francisco State University and earned a master’s degree in Fine Art Printmaking in 1976. He then taught college-level art and did freelance work, such as book and magazine illustration. In 1981, he won the California State Duck Stamp competition. Mr. Steiner continued to teach until 1986, when he won the 1986 Florida duck stamp print and decided to publish his own prints. In the late 1980s, he established himself as one of wildlife art’s most successful painters, racking numerous state duck stamp contest victories and commissions. His works have been displayed at major art shows and exhibitions nationwide.
He enrolled in San Francisco State University and earned a master’s degree in Fine Art Printmaking in 1976. He then taught college-level art and did freelance work, such as book and magazine illustration. In 1981, he won the California State Duck Stamp competition. Mr. Steiner continued to teach until 1986, when he won the 1986 Florida duck stamp print and decided to publish his own prints. In the late 1980s, he established himself as one of wildlife art’s most successful painters, racking numerous state duck stamp contest victories and commissions. His works have been displayed at major art shows and exhibitions nationwide.
In 1989, 1990, and 1991, Mr. Steiner won “First of State” competitions for Rhode Island, Colorado, and New Mexico. In 1989, he won his first Federal Duck Stamp competition. In 2013, he won his second Federal. He has won over 82 state duck stamp contests and commissions and 2 Federal Duck Stamp competitions. He has painted more state and Federal Duck Stamps than any other artist.
Mr. Steiner is married to Boots Whitmer. They have two children, Marc and Katie Steiner, and four grandchildren: Colin, Charlotte, Felicity, and Madeline. They live in San Francisco and Scottsdale, AZ.
Mr. Steiner has been featured in many articles:
Mr. Steiner is married to Boots Whitmer. They have two children, Marc and Katie Steiner, and four grandchildren: Colin, Charlotte, Felicity, and Madeline. They live in San Francisco and Scottsdale, AZ.
Mr. Steiner has been featured in many articles:
- A Master of Duck Stamps for 25 Years written by Michael Scott-Blair in the September/October 2006 issue of Wildlife Art magazine. You can read the article here.
- Franken-Steiner duck wins artist 2nd stamp contest.
- Rising to Glory on the Wings of Ducks.
- Outdoors: Da Vinci of duck stamps recreates magical moments By Tom Stienstra,Outdoors Writer Updated Nov 13, 2014 3:26 p.m.
To see Mr. Steiner’s work from 2014 to present and additional art work go to https://landseaandskygallery.com/
Mr. Steiner's Awards
Eighty-four state and federal stamps currently bear Robert Steiner’s work. Robert Steiner has also painted two California Upland Bird stamps and dozens of wildlife art prints sold in wildlife art galleries across the country.
- Alaska Duck Stamps by Robert Steiner – 1998, 2002, 2006, 2007, 2008, and 2009
- Arizona Duck Stamp by Robert Steiner – 1989
- California Duck Stamps by Robert Steiner – 1981, 1987, 1988, 1989, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, and 2012
- California Upland Game Bird Stamp by Robert Steiner – 1995 and 2004
- Colorado Duck Stamps by Robert Steiner – 1990 Colorado “First of State”, and 1991
- Connecticut Duck Stamp by Robert Steiner – 1997
- Federal Duck Stamps by Robert Steiner – 1998 and 2013
- Florida Duck Stamp by Robert Steiner – 1986
- Michigan Duck Stamp by Robert Steiner – 1985
- Nevada Duck Stamp by Robert Steiner – 1984
- New Hampshire Duck Stamps by Robert Steiner – 1987, 1988, 1989, 1990, and 1991
- New Mexico Duck Stamps by Robert Steiner – 1991 New Mexico “First of State,” 1992, 1993, and 1994
- Oregon Duck Stamps by Robert Steiner – 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, and 2013
- Rhode Island Duck Stamps by Robert Steiner – 1989 “First of State” Rhode Island, 1990, 1991, 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1997, and 1998
- Utah Duck Stamps by Robert Steiner – 1991, 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, and 1997
- Washington Duck Stamps by Robert Steiner – 1998, 1999, 2000, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, and 2011
- Colusa Waterfowl Festival Featured Artist
- 1987, 1996, and 2010 Featured Artist for the San Bernardino County Museum Wildlife West Festival
- 2000 Park Rangers Association of California Honorary Lifetime Membership for Contributing Millions of Dollars to Wetlands and Habitat Restoration
- California Ducks Unlimited “First of State” Sponsor Print Artist
- 2024 Best Landscape Award at the 2024 International Guild of Realism’s Spring Salon
- 2023 American Artists Professional League 's Spring Show 1st Place Award in Acrylics
- 2022 -2025 Finalist in the landscape category 15th, 16th & 18th International ARC Salons
- 2023 NOAPS Best of America International Juried Exhibition
- 2023 de Young Fine Arts Museum
- 2023 Third Best of Show at International Guild of Realism’s Fall Salon
- International Guild of Realism 17th Annual Juried Exhibition 2023 Sugarman-Peterson Gallery
- 2022 Best Acrylic 94th Grand National Exhibition A A P L
- 2022 Best Landscape Award at the 2022 International Guild of Realism’s Spring Salon
- 2022 Cover of December 2022/January 2023 issue of Southwest Art
- 2022 12th Annual Southwest Art Artistic Excellence Competition Honorable Mention
- 2022 The National Oil & Acrylic Painter’s Society (NOAPS) Fall Online Exhibition
- 2021 Best Landscape Award at the International Guild of Realism’s Spring Salon
- 2012 Commendation by California State Senate Resolution
- 1998 Commendation by California State Senate Resolution
- 1995 Commendation by California Governor Pete Wilson
- 1974 Childe Hassam Purchase Prize, American Academy of Arts and Letters
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