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2025 Ohio Artist Registry Juried Exhibition
Hollis Richardson
Artist Art by Hollis RichardsonStrongsville OH 44136 United States Home Phone: 4407831570 Birthday: November 25, 1933 Website: Art by Hollis Richardson
Bio
Hollis Richardson discovered the joy of drawing in childhood and was awarded recognition for a mural he created for his high school. After serving in the Army in Korea, he earned a BA in art and an MA in art education from Southeastern State University, Durant, Oklahoma. While working as a mental health worker and a teacher for many years he consistently devoted all of his free time to developing his artistic skills and entered juried shows, earning recognition in several states.
His work progressed from creating detailed realistic drawings of people, using radiograph pens to impressionistic oil paintings and later to more stylized artwork. and small sculptures in polymer clay and stone work, that were figurative and whimsical. He studied the works of Van Gogh, Egon Schiel, Gustave Klimt, Chaim Soutine and African art.
In 1992, Richardson moved to Ohio and devoted himself full time to his artwork. As he aged, he was forced to find another two dimensional medium and discovered the rich color and light fastness of Caran D’Arches Luminous Colored Pencils, similar to the qualities of oil paint that he loved. He is now finding joy in creating abstract work, utilizing mixed media, remaining focused on the principles of good composition, involving the use of contrast, emphasis, proportions, rhythm, movement, variety and unity.
His art is informed by his positive outlook and experiences with people and cultures, often tinged with a touch of humor. They result from his varied experiences: a child migrant worker in California, a teacher of Navajo Reservation, s soldier in the last days of Korean War, life in Germany and France as a teacher in Army schools, a school teacher in rural Idaho and a mental health worker for many years in California and Colorado. His observations of human nature and his love of drawing and painting have consistently intermingled over the course of his lifetime.
His distinctive art has achieved national recognition and can be found in homes and offices of discerning collectors throughout the United States.
See more of his work, his biography and a list of selected shows and awards on his website, http://hollisrichardsonpaintings.com/ Address: 16633 Falmouth Dr., Strongsville, OH 44136 Phone: 440-783-1570 Email: mclr71.cr@gmail.com
Artist Statement
I enjoy creating harmony and tension with color and strong elements of design. Caran D’Arches Luminous Colored Pencils is an ideal medium, sometimes mixed with the use of ink and gold paint. The tactile experience of 3 dimensional work in clay or stone is also a pleasurable experience. When I draw or paint, I think mostly about design and how the whole picture balances. I start with a general idea about color and shapes. The rest comes spontaneously as I work out the design. Subject matter comes from my subconscious, but the common thread of my work over the years has been people and cultural influences. Important artists influencing my work are Van Gogh, Egon Schiele, Gustav Klimt, Chaim Soutine and African sculpture. My goal is to always work expressively, producing an artwork with abstract quality and doing abstract work has become a source of joy. Each work is an effort to create yet a better composition using of the elements of design. Sometimes a touch of whimsy adds to the fun. I hope you enjoy the adventure of my art as it evolves over time.
Portfolio
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