:: Biography

Richard studied painting at Maidstone College of Art (1971-74). He has continued to produce his own work ever since and has become intensely involved in printmaking.

An experienced printer, Richard has editioned work for many contemporary artists, including David Hockney, Robert Ryman, Francesco Clemente, Donald Sultan and Keith Haring. In 1977 he worked with David Hockney as his assistant, building an etching studio for him. It was an interesting time as Richard was able to watch Hockney at work.

In 1988 Richard spent several months in New York working with Jasper Johns, proofing and editioning complex carborundum prints.

Today, Richard concentrates solely on his own work, which derives from nature and travel.

Recent Exhibitions & Shows

2011

Mixed show ‘A Breath of Fresh Air’ at Byard Art, Cambridge, February 26th – March 20th. Byard Art, 14 Kings Parade, Cambridge CB2 1SJ.
‘French Table’ by Richard was selected from a record number of entries to appear in the prestigious Royal Society of British Artists Annual Exhibition at the Mall Galleries from 2nd – 12th March. Mall Galleries, The Mall (near Trafalgar Square), London SW1.
An exhibition of Richard's drypoints appeared in the Biscuit Factory mixed ‘Spring Show’, 12th March – 30th May. The Biscuit Factory, 16 Stoddart Street, Shieldfield, Newcastle NE2 1AN.
‘Kingfisher’ and ‘Awaiting the Tide’ were selected for this year's Summer Exhibition at the Royal Academy of Arts, Piccadilly, W1.
15 one-man shows throughout Japan: : Tamagawa - Tokyo, Shinjuku – Tokyo, Nihonbashi – Tokyo, Sendai, Sapporo, Kobe, Kyoto, Nagoya, Osaka, Hiroshima, Matsuyama, Fukuoka, Kagoshima, Kawagoe, and Yokohama.
JAGS Art Fair, 144 East Dulwich Grove, London SE22 8TE.
10 of Richard’s drypoints were selected for the ‘Original Print Show’ at the Gorstella Gallery, Chester, during November.
‘Badger Cub’ was selected for the prestigious Discerning Eye Exhibition at the Mall Galleries, London SW1, 10th-20th November.

2010

One man show of Richard's drypoints at the Kirkdale Bookshop Gallery, 272 Kirkdale, Sydenham, London SE26 4RS.
‘Ahoy!’ and ‘Mr Prickles’ were selected for this year's Summer Exhibition at the Royal Academy of Arts, Piccadilly, W1.
15 one-man shows throughout Japan: Tokyo (Tachikawa, Shinjuku, Tamagawa and Nihonbashi), Sendai, Kumamoto City, Fukuoka, Matsuyama, Hiroshima, Kyoto, Osaka, Nagoya, Yokohama and Sapporo. This was the first time that Richard's work is showcased in Hokkaido, in the north.
‘Summer Holiday’ Artist's Postcards exhibition at the Bianco Nero Gallery, 14 Bridge Road, Stokesley, N. Yorkshire, TS9 5AA.
JAGS Art Fair, 144 East Dulwich Grove, London SE22 8TE.
Christmas shows at Byard Art, Cambridge, Addenbrookes Hospital, Cambridge & Kirkdale Gallery, London.

2009

15 One-man shows in cities throughout Japan, including: Tokyo (Tachikawa, Tamagawa, Nihonbashi, Ginza and Shinjuku), Kyushu, Yokohama, Kooriyama, Nagoya, Osaka, Hiroshima, Kyoto, Kobe, Fukuoka and Kokura City. June – July 2009.
Royal Academy Summer Exhibition, 8th June – 16th August 2009.
‘A Splash of Colour’ the Craft Centre and Design Gallery, City Art Gallery, Leeds. 4th July – end of October 2009.
Royal West of England Academy Open Exhibition, Bristol.
Jags Art Fair, Dulwich, London.

2008

12 One-man shows throughout Japan, including: Tokyo (Tachikawa, Tamagawa, Nihonbashi and Shinjuku), Yokohama, Morioka City, Kooriyama, Nagoya, Osaka, Hiroshima, Kyoto and Kokura City.
Royal Academy Summer Exhibition 2008.
Newcastle & Gateshead Art Fair at Sage, Gateshead 11th – 14th September, with Bianco Nero Gallery of Stokesley, N.Yorks.
Royal West of England Academy Open Exhibition, Bristol, 26th October – 14th December.
JAGS Art Fair, Dulwich London SE22. 21st – 23rd November.

2007

Trevelyan College, University of Durham, ‘Colour & Line’, joint show.
Originals 2007, The Mall Galleries, The Mall, London SW1.
One-man shows throughout Japan, including: Tokyo (Tamagawa, Utsunomiya, Nihonbashi, Shinjuku and Ginza), Yokohama, Nagoya, Osaka, Hiroshima and Fukuoka.
Art for life, Christies, St James’, London W1.
Bianco Nero Gallery, Stokesley, N.Yorks. ‘Wildlife’ show.
Royal Academy Summer Exhibition 2007.
Royal West of England Academy Open Exhibition, Bristol.

2006

Originals 2006, The Mall Galleries, The Mall, London SW1.
One-man show, Craft Centre and design Gallery, City Art Gallery, Leeds.
The Power of 3, Rostra Gallery, Bath.
Royal Academy Summer Exhibition 2006.
Chichester Open Air Exhibition 2006.

2005

One-man shows throughout Japan, including Tokyo, Kyoto, Hiroshima, Matsuyama, Osaka and Nagoya.
Wildwood Gallery, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk. Mixed Spring Show.
Pyramid Gallery, 43 Stonegate, York.
Bianco Nero Gallery, Stokesley, N. Yorks, ‘Animals’ show.
Discerning Eye 2005, Mall Galleries, London. Invited Exhibitor.
Deck the Walls, Will’s Art Warehouse.
Royal Academy Summer Exhibition.
Images in the City, Geffrye Museum, London.

2004

One-man shows throughout Japan, including Tokyo, Osaka, Chiba, Tokorozawa, Hiroshima and Kokura.
Jenny Granger Gallery Mixed Opening Exhibition, Whitstable, Kent.
Royal College of Art ‘Art on Paper Fair’, with Anna Mei Chadwick.
Black Swan Arts Open Exhibition, Frome, Somerset. 21 Feb – 20 March.
Enid Lawson Gallery at the Affordable Art Fairs London & Bristol.
Dulwich & Chelsea Art Fairs.
Royal Academy Summer Exhibition.
Collyer-Bristow Gallery, Bedford Row, London, 'Flower Power' exhibition.
10 Etchers Etching, Rostra Gallery, Bath.
Discerning Eye 2004.
39 Essex Street Chambers, London.
Inspires, Rostra, & Pyramid Galleries.

2003

The National Print Exhibition, The Mall Galleries.
The Art on Paper Fair, Royal College of Art, with Anna Mei Chadwick.
Royal Academy Summer Exhibition.
Enid Lawson Gallery, mixed summer show.
10 shows throughout Japan 28th May - 9th June.
Wyards South East Open Print Exhibition 2003.
Affordable Art Fair, New York, with Enid Lawson Gallery.
Discerning Eye 2003.
Show at Bianco Nero, Stokesley, N.Yorkshire, 7th - 29th November 2003.
Christmas Open Studio, at home in Catford.
Winter Print Fair, Friends Room, Royal Academy.
Corporate Connoisseurs Christmas show,Kensington.

2002

The National Print Exhibition, The Mall Galleries.
The Art on Paper Fair, Royal College of Art.
Birmingham Spring Art Fair (with CCA Galleries).
Craft Centre & Design Gallery, Leeds City Art Gallery (solo show).
Broxbourne Civic Hall, Hertfordshire (joint show with Kay Spare).
Nine shows throughout Japan including Fukuoka, Osaka, Yokohama and Tokyo.
CCA Galleries, London, joint show with Kay Spare, travelling to CCA Galleries Farnham, Surrey.
Collyer Bristow Christmas Show.

2001

Royal Academy Summer Exhibition.
The National Print Exhibition, The Mall Galleries.
Art on Paper Fair, The Royal College of Art.
Birmingham Spring Art Fair (with CCA Galleries).
New York ArtExpo (with CCA Galleries).
Various galleries in Sydney, Australia.
Osaka, Tokyo, (Nara, Shin Yurigaoka, Hikarigaoka, Daimuru, Chiba) and Yokohama, Japan (solo shows).

2000

The Hunting Art Prizes Exhibition, The Royal College of Art.
Royal Academy Summer Exhibition.
The National Print Exhibition, The Mall Galleries.
Birmingham Spring Art Fair (with CCA Galleries).
New York ArtExpo (with CCA Galleries).
Atlanta Art Fair, USA (with CCA Galleries).
San Francisco Art Fair (with CCA Galleries).
Las Vegas Art Fair (with CCA Galleries).
Beatrice Royal Gallery, Eastleigh Hampshire.

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