Richard
grew up on the East Coast, and formed a deep and lasting
relationship with the marine environment of the
region, which has provided recurrent themes throughout
his painting career.
After studying painting and printmaking at Camberwell School
of Art he followed a successful teaching career in Cambridgeshire,
and later in Devon, whilst continuing to paint prolifically.
He now devotes all his time to painting.
He has shown work widely in the South West, and exhibits
regularly in London. Recently he was awarded the Maimeri
Prize at the last Art in Nature exhibition, and the Company
of Shipwrights Prize at the 1998 R.S.M.A. show.
He was awarded 1st prize at the Ariel Centre Open Art Exhibition
2000.
Having recently exhibited successfully in Connecticut USA,
he is currently working towards exhibitions in Hereford
and Chester and Buckenham Galleries 'Calling Cards'
summer show.
