TOME 2: MELANCHOLIA Documentary Part 1 - Melancholy Versus Melancholia from 44FLOOD on Vimeo. My friends at 44Flood have been busy putting this video together, which explains the theme of the forthcoming book TOME 2: Melancholia. I contributed art to this book, and also had the honor of being interviewed by Clive Barker. - Richard.
The Curious Voyage
This is a picture of my drawing table this afternoon. It's a cloudy day, hence the bluish light. You are seeing the early stages of a new drawing that doesn't even have a title yet, though I am leaning toward "The Curious Voyage" The working title will make more sense when the last major element... Continue Reading →
Seeds
This fall I will have new artwork in a very special group show (I'll talk more about the show later, once it has been properly announced). I'm planning two pieces for this show. To that end, I started a sketchbook dedicated to all of my ideas for these pieces. I find that it's helpful to... Continue Reading →
Wonderbook
Wonderbook came out this fall. It is beautiful. This is my favorite page. Seriously, the book is a phenom. It's stuffed full of killer art and writing. What the hell else can you ask for? Richard.
Wonderbook by Jeff VanderMeer
I have a drawing in the new "Wonderbook" by Jeff VanderMeer. You can find tons of information about the book on his blog Ecstatic Days.
I really like this book plate of tree hoppers. I found it on-line somewhere.
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.
Necessary Monsters Update
In order to maintain the highest level of creative control, I have decided to publish my illustrated novel Necessary Monsters through Radiolaria Studios, my independent press. The book will be financed through a combination of crowd sourcing and money raised through special, limited print offerings. Please consider "liking" the Radiolaria Studios Facebook page to stay... Continue Reading →
Weaveworld Traycased Edition
The traycased version of the 25th Anniversary Edition of Weaveworld arrived at my house today. Opening these books was one the proudest moments of my career as an illustrator. Paul Miller at Earthling Publications has done an absolutely spectacular job at realizing this production. My photographs can't do it justice, but you should be able... Continue Reading →
Macro
If all goes as expected, it looks as though I will have 3 drawings in issue number 2 the Clavis Journal. On a related note, be sure to check out Ouroboros Press and Three Hands Press and marvel at the care and attention they lavish on their amazing books. Also cool, and utterly nothing to... Continue Reading →
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