Originally from Cincinnati Ohio, Richard graduated from The Columbus
College of Art and Design in 1981. After briefly working at Hallmark
Greeting Cards, in Kansas City Missouri, he has been a freelance
illustrator working with many distinguished clients:
Abercrombie & Fitch, Bantam Books, Chase Manhattan Bank, Ducks Unlimited, Executive Gallery, Fitch International, Grosset & Dunlap, Harcourt Brace, Harper Collins, Henry Holt, Honda, Kimberley Clark, Longaberger Baskets, Macmillan McGraw Hill, Mead, National Football League, National Hockey League, Parker Brothers, Random House, Ross Labs, Scholastic, Wendy's International, Weyerhaeuser, Workman Publishing, and World Wildlife Federation
Work/Mission Statement:
"Fundamentally, illustration is artwork used to clarify
or illuminate an idea or concept. Creating a successful
illustration is a process of collaboration between illustrator
and designer, a process of directing and taking direction,
of concepting and exchanging ideas, and completion
of final artwork. My desire is to serve each client with
honesty and integrity, integrity in taking direction,
meeting deadlines, and in the financial aspect of every job.
I am very thankful to be able to do the type of work
I love to do. I recognize where the talent and opportunities
come from and desire to honor God with my work and with
my life. I care greatly about each piece of art I work on;
I care ultimately about each person I work with."