Artist Biography:

Art has been my passion for over 35 years and sharing passion through my art is my joy. I am inspired by the simple beauty seen in life. This beauty ranges from simple movement and line to its physical embodiment. There is inner beauty that all people and objects possess if seen in the proper light and perspective – metaphorically and literally speaking. Recognizing and recording the representation of that natural beauty is my desire and challenge.

My focus on little details permeates my artwork. I am fascinated by details – but not obsessed by them (or so I think). The selection and reduction of the details surrounding the subject is important to me. The details help to emphasize elegance both from a conceptual perspective and in conveying simplicity and beauty.

• Commissions are gladly considered.
• Email: Jim@JimRichardsStudio.com
• More information at: www.JimRichardsStudio.com

Artist Statement:

I am a Figurative Realist, painting in oil and drawing primarily in graphite but in charcoal as well. I concentrate on portraits and figurative works centered around dance and nature. I am part Native American (a small part) and have a keen interest in the Native American culture as is evidenced by a significant portion of my work over the last few years.

7 Mile Lane Sheep Oil 20 x 10…$800

Baskett Slough Mallard Oil 20 x 10 …$580

A Charm of Zebra Finches Oil 12 x 9…$450

Knollwood Butterfly Oil 12 x 6…$252

Bjornson Tree Swallow Oil 20 x 10…$800

Blossoming Prickly Pear and Robin Oil 20 x 10…$800

Scarlet Begonia Oil 7 x 5…$125

Hanging Strawberry Oil 5 x 5…$90

Maple in Fall Oil 12 x 9…$378

Kruss Garden Love-in-a-Mist Seed Pod (Nigella damascena) Oil 6 x6…$126

Other Available images from Jim’s Studio:

Russ Graphite 6 x 8…$

Stephanie Graphite 11 1/2 x 14 1/2…$

Flourish and Fade Graphite 12 x 9…$