Always a realist, Richard’s early work was figurative, but when he painted his first still life his wife and galleries encouraged him to do more. Now Richard’s paintings are more narrative, i… See more

Working from digital photography, Richard adjusts cropping, light and contrast in Photoshop before he begins a painting. As he paints, he refers to the images — sometimes … See more

With the pencil drawing complete, Richard starts a grisaille underpainting using Liquitex Payne’s gray diluted with water. “Part of my technique is using acrylic paints as if they w… See more

When the underpainting has cured, Richard gradually applies transparent colors. He lets the colors dry and cure before adding the next layer. “I don’t worry about the perfect hu… See more