Author: Richard

I am an artist, illustrator and author. This blog is where I talk about current projects. I show finished works, but also works in progress and things that inspire me along the way. Feel free to leave a comment or ask a question. Thanks for dropping by.

Search Party

This is a new piece called Search Party. I'm taking a break from some large pieces to execute some smaller ideas. For this drawing I used brush and ink for the main subject and a dip pen for the background. It was done on archival Cranson board. I'll probably do a few in this vein.... Continue Reading →

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Hypnos

I just finished this new drawing. It was originally intended to be called Neume (see earlier post) but a different character emerged in my mind as I worked on it. I've added a few details for a closer look. This work will be for sale on my webstore shortly. If you are interested, hit me... Continue Reading →

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Do We Make You Uneasy?

I am really thrilled to be showing my work with this diverse and exciting group of artists. If you are in the area don't miss a chance to check it out. This kind of show is rare in London. I have 3 miniature prints available and 5 original works. This afternoon I had a chance... Continue Reading →

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Neume

Last night, I cleaned out my trusty Rotrings so that I could do some pointillism work. I had an idea for a new drawing, a flower creature. This kind of drawing starts off as stream of consciousness, all about the sheer pleasure of line. The finish though will be very controlled and polished, as everything... Continue Reading →

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January Update

I am very excited to show you the cover of my new novel Necessary Monsters, which will be published this May and is now available for pre-order. I can't wait to share this novel with readers. I re-wrote the book many times over the last few years, refining it to the book I saw in... Continue Reading →

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New Drawings

This fall I did some drawings mixing pointilism and ink wash. They were originally intended as illustrations but in the end I went in a different direction. Here are a couple of my favorites from the group. Both of these are available. Send me a message if interested. Richard.

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Fall to Winter

Following a very busy autumn, I'm now finally sitting down to plan creative work for 2017. My new novel Necessary Monsters is scheduled to be published by Resurrection House/ Arche Press in May. I thought I'd share the description from the distributor's website.  Lumsden Moss is an escaped thief and an unrepentant bibliophile with a... Continue Reading →

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Mythos Tales

Caitlin R. Kiernan has posted this illustration to her blog, so I guess I am okay to share it here as well. This is for the forthcoming Houses Under the Sea, Mythos Tales. Caitlin has provided details about this book on her blog. The book also features amazing art by John Kenn Mortensen and Vince... Continue Reading →

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