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.

The Evening Tree is a new acrylic ink painting that I just completed this afternoon. I have always enjoyed pictures of reflective figures in weird high places, so here you go! Currently for sale on my Etsy store. - Richard

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This is another acrylic ink vignette. I love the rich green in this one. This piece is actually inspired by my dog Molly (a golden retriever) who likes to lie in my studio like this. I re-imagined her as a mysterious mythological creature resting on the forest floor. Please note that this work is sold.

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This is a acrylic ink vignette called Red Coral Trilobite. Acrylic inks act similar to watercolour on the page and the colours are beautifully vivid. I'm using this piece to reactivate my Etsy account. Please note this work has now sold

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Paper, An Elegy by Ian Sansom I picked up "Paper, An Elegy" on a bit whim a couple of weeks ago. Every artist should read this book. It is packed with fascinating stories about, well, paper. It's thought provoking and funny. I'll definitely be picking up everything I can find by this author.

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I have 8 signed prints of my image "Nestling" on sale until June 15. If you are interested in this, or other prints/ originals please visit my webstore.

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Visible Man Taken with Camera Noir iPhone App © Richard A. Kirk 2013  

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Arthropod Series

Over the weekend I did a couple of line drawings, which seemed to cry out to become a series of some kind. I am calling it Arthropod. I have arthropods somewhat on the mind as I have been in the garden a fair bit lately; trying to beat back the weeds that got a foot... Continue Reading →

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Catapult Feature

Catapult 0613 v22 FEATURING: Richard A. Kirk, Blaine Fontana, Brett Amory, John John Jesse, Paul Rumsey, Kevin Peterson, Dan Barry & Jana Brike, Troels Carlsen, Kazuki Takamatsu, Patricia Ariel...PLUS MANY MANY MORE!!! Thena Cartwright has put together an amazing collection of artists in this month's Catapult. Check it out and support this great work. -... Continue Reading →

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