1926 – 2015
Bob Abbett was born in Hammond, Indiana, and was trained as a commercial illustrator. In the 1970s he began painting sporting art, creating paintings for conservation stamp and print programs as well as private commissions. His work is included in many collections, including a portrait of Jimmy Stewart, which hangs in The Cowboy Hall of Fame.
Widely regarded as one of the country’s foremost sporting dog artists, Abbett captures what is most unique about each animal’s personality and translates it into oils. Abbett has illustrated “TheOutdoor Paintings of Robert K. Abbett” and Abbett “Masters of the Wild Series”, and has been featured in the television segment, “The Fall Colors of Robert Abbett.” Abbett is a columnist for Wildlife Art News.