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| First Name | Richard |
| Last Name | Russell |
| Born | 1960-01-01 |
| Country | United States |
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Artist Statement:
In my 28 years of being an artist, I have always wanted the same thing. I want to leave behind images that make a difference in people's lives. That sounds arrogant, but I know that people are affected by their surroundings. My work occupies permanent spaces on people's walls; therefore my work has an effect on their day-to-day emotions. Hopefully it will bring a smile!
My technique is somewhat unique. I paint large canvases. First I use a special watercolor canvas and paint watercolor, then I spray fixative, then touch up and texture with acrylic. Finally a high gloss is painted on. I do lots of rain scenes, so I make the gloss look like rain by using directional splatter. I try creating depth by painting the watercolor for objects far away, then thicker texture using acrylic for objects close up.
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Richard Russell
BORN: Peterborough, England, 1960
Russell resided in New Orleans, LA until hurricane Katrina uprooted the family. He then moved to where he grew up in Birmingham, AL.
EXHIBITIONS:
2002-2005 Alexander & Victor Gallery, New Orleans
2002-2005 Gallery of Light, New Orleans
1991-2002 Owner Richard Russell Gallery, New Orleans
1991 Alabama Music Hall of Fame, Birmingham, Alabama
1990-2001 Richard Russell Gallery, New Orleans, Louisiana
1990 City Stages Music Festival, Birmingham, Alabama
1988 153 Gallery, New York, New York
1988 International Art Exposition, Los Angeles, CA
1987-1990 Richard Russell Gallery, Birmingham, AL
1986-1987 Turning Point Design Gallery
1986-1990 International Art Exposition, New York, New York
1987-1990 Soundview Galleries, Port Jefferson, New York
1986 The Gallery, Birmingham, AL
1985-1986 Cobb Gallery, Birmingham, AL
1983-1986 Stuart Gallery, New York, New York
HONORS & AWARDS:
2005 Official Artist of Do Dah Day -Birmingham, AL
2004 Official Artist of The St. Christopher Hotel
1991 Official Artist for the Alabama Music Hall of Fame
1990 Official Artist for the City Stages Music Festival
1988 Official Artist for the Alabama Symphony
1986 Marquis Whos Who Award
1985 Outstanding Young Americans Award for Achievements in the Arts |
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