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ARTIST'S STATEMENT

Painting is my passion and I consider myself blessed.

Several years ago, I moved from Southern California tRichard M. Greene, photo of him painting on location.o California’s beautiful central coast where every time I look around there’s something or someone special to paint. It’s exhilarating to see how people move and present themselves, how barns, boats, houses, trees and hills arrange themselves in such a natural and magical order. The clear blue sky and glorious cloud formations are like none others I have seen.

I have been described as a contemporary expressionist. I think this implies that I am primarily concerned with how large shapes relate to one another within the perimeters of a two dimensional space. Positive and negative areas create an orderly pattern. Color is used to enhance this balance and to bind the shapes together. I enjoy the spontaneity of watercolors, I'm comfortable with acrylics, and the forgiving quality of oils sustains me. It is my wish that when someone else sees my work, he or she will feel the pleasure and excitement I felt while doing the painting.


ABOUT RICHARD

Richard M. Greene, a nationally recognized artist, is an accomplished oil and acrylic painter. He has received numerous national and international awards, including the prestigious Salmagundi Club (New York City) National Acrylic Award, as well as the International Society of Acrylic Painters Savior Faire Award. His paintings hang in private collections, museums and galleries throughout the United States.

“Ruby Dean” 14 x 10 Charcoal & Paper, by Richard M. Greene artist.After being discharged from the United States Marines, Mr. Greene began his formal art training at Otis Art Institute in Los Angeles. Then, he received a Bachelors Degree in Art from the University of Redlands, followed by a masters degree with an emphasis in painting from the University of California at Long Beach. In addition to being a hands-on artist, Richard worked as an art educator, teacher, and administrator. He now resides in Pismo Beach, a small community on the central coast of California.

He is primarily a people painter. The looks on his figures' faces speak volumes and they cover the spectrum of human experience. He is also a skilled still life, seascape and landscape artist, making wonderful use of light and dark.

Richard is described as a contemporary expressionist and his bold approach to painting is unique and immediately recognizable. He's become known for his style which is defined by his use of large brushes.

He is a member of Oil Painters of America, a signature member of International Society of Acrylic Painters, a member of the San Luis Obispo Art Center and El Camino Art Center.  

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EDUCATION

Otis Art Institute, Los Angeles, California
University of Redlands, California, B.A., Art Major
University of California at Long Beach, California Master's Degree with an Emphasis in Painting

SELECTED EXHIBITIONS AND AWARDS
  • 2009

    "9/11, Before & After" Exhibition, San Luis Obispo, California.
    "8th Annual 9/11 Memorial Event", Grover Beach, California.
    Red River Valley International Exhibition, Vernon, Texas, juried.
    Art League of Hilton Head National Art Exhibition, Hilton head, South Carolina, juried.
    Cape Cod Art Association National Exhibition, Barnstable, Massachusetts, juried.
    Emerald Art Center National Exhibition, Springfield, Oregon, juried.

  • 2008

    ECR Gallery, Cambria California, "Heritage Hombres" Solo Show.
    ECR Gallery, Cambria, California, Group Show.

  • 2007

    21st Annual Quick Draw and Art Auction, Los Olivos, CA.
    Mississippi Grand National Exhibition, Mississippi Museum of Art, juried.
    Gallery Los Olivos, Los Olivos, California, “Bold Impressions”, Two-Artist Show.
    Photo of painting of Los Osos Valley CA. Gallery Los Olivos, Los Olivos, California, “New Perspectives”, Group Show.

  • 2006

    First Place, Above The Grade Plein Air Festival, Atascadero, California, juried.
    San Luis Obispo County Arts Council’s 8th Annual Open Studios Tour, Nipoma, CA.
    Open Studios Preview Show, Steynberg Gallery, San Luis Obispo, CA.
    Century 21 Hometown Realty, Atascadero, California, solo show.
    Central Coast National Fine Art Competition, Morro Bay, CA, juried.
    20th Annual Quick Draw and Art Auction, Los Olivos, CA.
    American Splash National Competition, Graham, Texas, juried.
    Red River Valley National Art Exhibition, Vernon, Texas, juried.
    Merit Award, Red River National Watermedia Exhibition, Fargo, North Dakota, juried.
    Broadway Gallery, Santa Maria, CA, Guest Artist.
    Gallery Los Olivos, Los Olivos, CA, “Fresh Paint-Fresh Art”, juried.

  • 2005

    Savoir Faire Award, International Society of Acrylic Painters (ISAP) Annual
    International Exhibition, juried.
    Photo of painting titled Fruit Vendors.Sandstone Gallery, Laguna Beach, CA, Guest Artist.
    Honorable Mention, Girardot National Exhibition, Cape Girardot, MO, juried.
    Broadway Gallery, Santa Maria, CA Guest Artist.

  • 2004

    National Society of Painters in Casein & Acrylic Award, The
    Salmagundi Club, New York City, NY, 2004 Non-Members Exhibition, juried.
    Salisbury Fine Art, Avila Beach, CA. “From A Broad Brush”, Featured artist.
    Exhibit of paintings, Drayson Center, Loma Linda, CA.

  • 2003

    Invitational San Luis Obispo Plein Air Painting Festival, juried.
    National Acrylic’s Painters Assoc. (NAPA, USA) Annual International Exhibition
    Cornell Museum, Delray Beach, FL, juried.
    Silver Maple Gallery’s National Miniature Exhibit, Waco, TX, juried.
    AmSouth National Award, Mississippi Grand National Exhibition,
    Mississippi Museum of Art, juried.
    Rhode Island Watercolor Society National Watermedia Competition, juried.
    Channel Island paintingArt in the Park, Morro Bay, CA, juried.

  • 2002

    Fine Art Santa Barbara, CA, juried.
    Clark Cultural Center Exhibit, Arroyo Grande, CA.
    Purchase Award, San Diego Watercolor Society 22nd International Exhibition, juried.
    San Luis Obispo Art Center Foot Long Group Show, San Luis Obispo, CA, juried.
    The American Landscape Exhibition, Santa Cruz, CA, juried.
    Santa Barbara Art Walk, Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History, juried.
    Art in the Park, Morro Bay, CA, juried.
    Gulliver’s Travel Exhibit, San Luis Obispo, CA, juried.
    Art For Heaven’s Sake, Redlands, CA, juried.

  • 2000

    First Place & Second Place, Loma Linda Cultural Arts, Loma Linda, CA, juried.

  • 1999
    Photo of painting titled "the Cook".
    Honorable Mention, Loma Linda Cultural Arts, Loma Linda, CA, juried.
    Honorable Mention, San Bernardino County Museum, Mini-Exhibition,
    San Bernardino, CA, juried.
    Art For Heaven’s Sake, Redlands, CA, juried.

  • 1998

    Best of Show, Loma Linda Cultural Arts Fall Show, Loma Linda, CA, juried.
    Redlands Art Gallery, Redlands, CA, Solo Show.
    Second Place, Rancho Cucamonga Annual Show, Rancho Cucamonga, CA, juried
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ART MEMBERSHIPS

National Acrylics Painters Association, USA & England, Signature Member
Oil Painters of America
San Luis Obispo Art Center
El Camino Art Center

ART INSTRUCTOR


California School Districts in Riverside, Laguna Beach, Anaheim and Rialto
Laguna Beach, California, Art Co-ordinator

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