Watch the “Process of a Painting” Video
Click on the still above and watch Russ' process of painting a large studio work from beginning to end.
Commissions Welcome
Russ is currently working on two large canvasses of classic yachts for their owners and would be happy to discuss a custom project - large or small - with you. It is a fun journey for both the artist and…
New Small Work
"Sunset Silhouette" is a 6" x 8" oil on panel available beginning May 11. $1,750. Please call (813) 748-6470 for more information.
Mystic Museum of Art Hosts Russ for One-Man Show
The Mystic Museum of Art will be the venue for a retrospective show of Russ' original oil paintings, many of which will be borrowed back for the occasion from private collections and seen together for the first time. Show opens…
Russ Wins MOAF Best In Show
In his first year of participation, Russ won Best in Show at the 2017 Mystic Outdoor Art Festival. It was the 60th Anniversary of one of New England's oldest and most prestigious outdoor art shows with over 200 exhibitors. Look…
Sea History Magazine
Russ wrote an article on the America's Cup for the current issue of Sea History Magazine. read article here
The Russ Kramer 55 Motoryacht
From the drawing board: Russ Kramer 55 Russ Kramer has produced computer models of his design for a dramatic new 55-foot "Gentleman's Fast Motoryacht" – a fore- and aft-cabin layout he describes as "jazz age meets space age," and which…
“Riding The Wild Ocean” Illustrations
Russ completed a series of illustrations for the sailing adventure "Riding The Wild Ocean" by Paul S. Krantz.
“The Time Pirate” Illustrations
Russ' illustrations for MacMillan Publishing’s "The Time Pirate" In the thrilling sequel to the New York Times best-selling "Nick of Time," author Ted Bell sends the 12-year-old time-traveling hero Nick McGiver on new adventures, battling Nazis, pirates and indians, while…
“Nick of Time” Illustrations
Russ' illustrations for MacMillan Publishing’s "Nick of Time" Cover art (above) This painting was commissioned as cover art for New York Times best-selling author Ted Bell’s newest adventure novel, “Nick of Time” to be published by St. Martin’s Press in early…
