Robert Bissell

Robert Bissell (b. 1952), shaped by his rural English upbringing among Celtic legends and pastoral landscapes, creates masterful paintings that transcend mere animal portraiture to explore profound questions of human existence. After earning his MFA from London’s Royal College of Art and spending years in the corporate world, Bissell made a pivotal return to fine art, driven by a desire to reconnect viewers with the natural world through his distinctive vision.

Bissell presents familiar animals—bears, rabbits, and other woodland creatures—in poses and settings that blur the line between human and animal nature. His meticulously composed works, set against deliberately beautiful landscapes, serve as mirrors for the human condition, inviting viewers to reflect on their own journey through life.