Richard A. Kirk | Visual Artist | Author
"there is no excellent beauty that hath not some strangeness in the proportion" Sir Frances Bacon, Of Beauty, Essays" 1625
I guess most artists must have a place where old sketches and ideas stratify over the years. Mine is known by the unremarkable designation of "the paper rack," which is actually an old library atlas stand. It is so overburdened that one day I expect it will fall through the floor into the basement. Yesterday... Continue Reading →
I just noticed that PS Publishing in the UK has listed Caitlin R. Kiernan's A is for Alien in their Forthcoming Books section. The cover design incorporates one of my drawings. - Richard.
Fellow London artist Sarah Legault's animated film Dear Love is now available on her Etsy site. When I received mine, I found an actual book from the film enclosed in the DVD case! This film is visually beautiful as well as genuinely moving. I hope you'll check it out. - Richard.
I now have 10 giclee prints of my drawing "The Drowned Library" available in my print webstore.
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 →
I am really pleased to announce that a selection of my work will be featured in Imaginaire V, to be published by Fantasmus in early 2013. I was in Imaginaire III and can tell you that it is a beautifully produced book. The printing is exceptional. I will have 6 works over 4 pages PS.... Continue Reading →
Richard A. Kirk | Visual Artist | Author 