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.

Useable Space

Although on the surface this Ontario winter appears to be never ending there are signs of spring if you only look. The search for signs is a fairly nuanced activity in this part of the world where “winter” seems to span 3/4 of the year. In the way that when standing on land it is... Continue Reading →

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Art-O-Con

I will be attending as a guest Art-O-Con in May. If you are interested in going to the con, all the information you need is on the poster (click to enlarge). This is a down to earth, super fun event. You don't want to miss it. This year there will be not one but 2... Continue Reading →

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Going to California

My assistant holds Field of Poppies in the UPS office as it prepares to make its journey from Ontario, Canada to Alhambra, California. I am, um, uneasy with the transportation part of the equation and usually don't draw breath again until I hear the work has landed in one piece. Check out the Gallery Nucleus... Continue Reading →

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Field of Poppies

This is a newly completed drawing that will be shown at an Oz themed exhibition called "Not in Kansas Anymore" at the Gallery Nucleus in Alhambra, California. Enjoy! Richard

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Beautifully Strange Press Release

Beautifully Strange March 29 – April 24, 2013 The Clement Art Gallery 201 Broadway Troy, NY 12180 http://www.clementart.com 518.272.6811 On Friday March 29, The Clement Art Gallery will open an exhibition of twelve artists who’s work is exquisite, peculiar, astounding, dazzling, fascinating, mystifying, curious, delicate, magnificent, fantastic, alluring, unusual, enticing and Beautifully Strange. The artists... Continue Reading →

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Death Poems Cover Art

It's been a while since my last post so I thought that tonight I'd show you something new. This is the artwork I created for a new edition of Thomas Ligotti's "Death Poems." The cover is a wrap around, meaning what you see on the left is the back cover and what you see on... Continue Reading →

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The Phantom Limb

This is my latest drawing, The Phantom Limb. It will be sent to the framer this week and then sent on for inclusion in the Beautifully Strange show at Clement Art (see previous post). The technique used for this drawing was diluted inks applied in overlaid brushstrokes. I hope you enjoy it. Richard.

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