Robert Beauchamp (1923-1995) was born in Denver, Colorado. He studied art with Boardman Robinson at the Colorado Springs Fine Art Center. During World War II Beauchamp served three years in the Navy. Afterwards he enrolled in the Cranbrook Academy. He went on to study with Hans Hofmann, a highly prominent teacher of modern art. He worked with Hans Hofmann for three years in both Provincetown, Massachusetts and in Manhattan. Beauchamp's first exhibit was at the Tanager Gallery in New York, followed by shows at the Walker Art Center, Moniqure Knowlton, Graham Gallery, Long Point Gallery, M-13, The Sun Gallery, East End Gallery, Long Point Gallery, and in many other exhibits.